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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.

Original poster

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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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 11/10/2011 18:05

I learned to crochet from Youtube, but beware the confusion between British and American stitches

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 11/10/2011 18:07

Full respect to you Cake Smile

Squares for Chipmonkey to me please by Friday 28th October

There is still time if anyone else would like to support the blanket for Chipmonkey.....

If you would like wool to be sent to you, please PM me
If you would like to donate wool to another, please PM me

The wool we are using for the project is Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK or Rowan Cashsoft DK in blues, pinks, purple, greens, silvers, creams.

6 inch squares
4mm needles or those hooky things

PM me when you are ready to post and I can let you have the address

Thank you so much
Thanks

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TimeForCake · 11/10/2011 18:08

So i've heard Whoknows. Frankly, I'm fairly confused anyway! Confused

TimeForCake · 11/10/2011 18:10

Thanks Pistey, but seriously, you haven't seen what I'm producing yet! Grin

SoupDragon · 11/10/2011 18:12

I learnt to crochet from a book :)

KnottyLocks · 11/10/2011 18:36

Cakey, I learnt using a book and watching some Youtube clips. It is possible, honest. If your square ends up a bit wonky, we can always stick a border on it for you. You might even find it easier to try a granny square. They aren't as tricky as they look.

TimeForCake · 11/10/2011 19:31

Will see what I can do! Smile

miniwedge · 11/10/2011 19:39

My wool arrived today, thank you whoever donated. Smile

I'll get cracking this evening.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 11/10/2011 19:50

miniwedge That is marvellous Smile

and Cakey, I am impressed by you trying and working at it x

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SongBirdsKeepSinging · 11/10/2011 21:15

My wool arrived today too, thank you donor for teal and pale blue. Beautiful choices :)

androbbob · 11/10/2011 21:34

my wool arrived today purple and a blue lilac colour. One square will be completed today. crochet is fu.!

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 11/10/2011 22:48

Even more wool has arrived, that is marvellous stuff. Let's hope even more arrives tomorrow. Smile

I have returned all PMs from this evening, thank you to everyone.

Nighty night

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Alambil · 11/10/2011 22:50

my wool is on the way - I shall split it and send on asap x x

posterofaquiche · 12/10/2011 00:59

My wool arrived today two lovely shades of soft pink.

Many thankings to my donorGrin

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 12/10/2011 07:30

posterofaquiche Yaaayyyyyy!!!!
and thank you to LewisFan

I am out for much of today, so will be returning all PMs sort of early evening time. Smile

In the mean time..

Squares for Chipmonkey to me please by Friday 28th October

There is still time if anyone else would like to support the blanket for Chipmonkey.....

If you would like wool to be sent to you, please PM me
If you would like to donate wool to another, please PM me

The wool we are using for the project is Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK or Rowan Cashsoft DK in blues, pinks, purple, greens, silvers, creams.

6 inch squares
4mm needles or hooky things
Plain, striped, patterned, knitted, crocheted you choose

PM me when you are ready to post and I can let you have the address

Thank you so much
Thanks

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skinnymuffin · 12/10/2011 14:01

Thanks to the anonymous donor whose wool arrived today. Just about to cast on :)

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 12/10/2011 17:51

Skinnymuffin - brilliant news, hope the square is going well Smile

Got home to a flurry of PMs, have replied to all now.
Fo0ffyShmooffer - thank you, have sent you a PM

Squares for Chipmonkey to me please by Friday 28th October

I am out this evening, but will return any PMs later Thanks

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HowlmoaneeChainClanger · 12/10/2011 19:06

Pistey,

My two balls of beautiful green and purple wool arrived today. Huge thanks to my donor (you know who you are Wink.

Have cast on and done about ten rows with the green.

UMaimedMe · 12/10/2011 19:30

My yarn arrived arrived today from my lovely donor, a beautiful shade of almost salmony pink. ThanksThanksThanks to my donor. I'll see if I can get started on the train tomorrow!

UMaimedMe · 12/10/2011 19:31

....which makes it sound like I'm going to crochet a train. Not sure my skills extend to that HmmGrin

KnottyLocks · 12/10/2011 19:34

Oh go for it Grin

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 12/10/2011 22:57

We making trains now? Marvellous Grin

LadyW - check your PMs!

Night all.

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Alambil · 12/10/2011 23:11

wool came today - will post it at the weekend

they're gorgeous deep pink, deep purple, an almost dirty shade of cream and a sage green.... will split them into the two as I said, Rather :)

LadyWellian · 12/10/2011 23:58

That's me told Blush

I've replied now!

angelpantser · 13/10/2011 00:10

My wool arrived today. Thank you to my donor. A lovely shade of silver and a purply heather colour from Cucumberpatch.