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Woolly Hugs is a charity established by a group of Mumsnet users. They knit / crochet handmade blankets and other items for families experiencing difficult times.

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Very sadly another blanket is needed, for Chipmonkey....

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 22:22

We have heard the dreadfully sad news that Chipmonkey's baby daughter died unexpectedly this week. Condolence thread is here Chipmonkey has said tonight that she would love to receive a MN blanket.

Because Knotty is snowed under a mountain of wool, I am taking on the coordination for this, so if you are a donor or a crafter needing a match - please PM me and I will match you up. I know there is an amazing army of donor, knitter and crochet stars, and I am hoping that you will feel able to help with this blanket too.

So if you feel that you can help, please PM me with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, don't need wool, and I will sort it all out, and when you are ready to post, PM me for the address.

I will have to get back on the deadline...

But thank you in advance.

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TarquinGyrfalcon · 06/10/2011 23:13

What size squares are needed?

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 23:15

the squares are 6"

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VeryLittleGraveEaters · 06/10/2011 23:15

Do you want any decorative applique bits? If not then I can do a couple of squares (have just learnt Tunisian crochet,which is knitting with a hook)

KnottyLocks · 06/10/2011 23:16

6" squares

Wool is Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK or Rowan Cashsoft DK

Blues, pinks, purples, greens, silver/greys

KnottyLocks · 06/10/2011 23:17

Squares can be plain, striped, patterned - your choice.

If appliqued, it must be in the same wool type. Thanks.

KnottyLocks · 06/10/2011 23:18

Tunisian crochet sounds fabulous Smile

Whatevertheweather · 06/10/2011 23:20

Piste have pm'd you x

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 23:51

If you would like wool sent to you, please PM me your address

If you would like to donate, please PM me

Night all x

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 23:51

and I've returned all PMs!!

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spiderslegs · 07/10/2011 00:04

Rather How do I PM you? My mouse is not liking you.

posterofaquiche · 07/10/2011 00:07

So sad. I will gladly knit again.

Alambil · 07/10/2011 00:26

I've pm'ed you Rather

TheRealMBJ · 07/10/2011 06:11

I have wool and will do a couple of squares. Where do we send them?

I'm about to have DC2 so will do the squares today and would like to get them posted ASAP.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 07/10/2011 06:27

Am so impressed that you can do squares in one day TheRealMBJ! Takes me most of a week for one very basic thing Smile

spiderlegs - my mouse likes you! Have PM'd you. And LewisFan and posterofaquiche.

If you would like wool sent to you, please PM me your address
If you would like to donate, please PM me

6" squares
Wool is Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK or Rowan Cashsoft DK
Blues, pinks, purples, greens, silver/greys

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KnottyLocks · 07/10/2011 07:18

Morning Smile

purplewerepidj · 07/10/2011 07:20

Plain garter stitch squares are awesome.

Fancy stitches are awesome.

Flowers, hearts, initials etc are awesome.

Your level of skill bears no relevance to this project - as always, the one square that someone teaches themself to knit is as more valuable than the double figures sent by more experienced crafters.

Anyone who gets into the swing of things and wants to carry on, see [[http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/arts_and_crafts/1315704-Fancy-knitting-a-blanket-or-even-a-bit-of-one-to-give-to-women-and-children-escaping-domestic-violence this thread] Smile Thanks

purplewerepidj · 07/10/2011 07:21

or this one Blush

rubycon · 07/10/2011 07:22

I'll knit, have pm'd you.

KnottyLocks · 07/10/2011 07:26

BOF, if the wool you have is DK but not Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK or Rowan Cashsoft DK, it can be used for the Woman's Refuge project.

CandiceMariePratt · 07/10/2011 07:36

I am a simple knitter and would love to help. What size square do we knit?

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 07/10/2011 07:41

Thank you Candice, just got your pm and have replied too, but they are...

6" squares
Wool is Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK or Rowan Cashsoft DK
Blues, pinks, purples, greens, silver/greys

And very many thanks

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 07/10/2011 07:59

Knotty - I have been asked a technical question re crochet Confused Does it matter what size hooky thing you use for this if you are a crochet star?

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 07/10/2011 08:00

Am off to work in a mo, back early this afternoon, so if anyone sends me a PM, please don't think I'm ignoring you, I will definitely get back to you then!

If you would like wool sent to you, please PM me your address
If you would like to donate, please PM me

AND very many thanks for your support. Thanks

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trumpton · 07/10/2011 08:11

I have ordered wool for me to knit and will pm you for address when I have done squares.

So sad to be doing more squares so soon. Love to Chipmonkey.

VeryLittleGraveEaters · 07/10/2011 08:27

I'd say a 4/4.5mm hook for DK wool...that's the gauge most of the knitters will be using.

(will defer to Knotty's greater knowledge)