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Woolly hugs

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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A Blanket for MrsKwazii: sign up to knit, crochet or donate. Thank you.

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KnottyLocks · 26/02/2012 15:46

We have just heard the tragic and devastating news that MrsKwazii's daughter has passed away today in an accident. She was 4 Sad

We would like to make a blanket for MrsKwazii's family, to offer them what comfort we can.
If you would like to contribute in any way, please sign up below and PM RatherbeOnThePiste with your offer: crafting, donating, need wool, don't need wool, etc. She'll match you up.

We need knitters, crocheters and donors. If you would like to donate wool, then we can match you up with a crafter.

If you are offering to donate, we would be grateful if you would let us know if you'd like to donate 1 or 2 balls of wool. They cost roughly £5 per ball.

Crafters, if you need wool please let Pistey know if you'd like 1 or 2 balls of wool.
One ball should make at least 2 x 6" squares.

The wool we are using is:

  • Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (NOT the baby cashmerino)

  • or Rowan Cashsoft DK.

They are very similar and can be combined.

  • 4mm knitting needles or hooks

  • cast on 33 stitches (this is a guide for less experienced knitters)

  • 6" squares

The Colours:

Blues, warm purples, greens, silver/ greys and pinks.

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TimeForCake · 29/02/2012 16:55

Errrr...Your first square?? Envy It looks amazing! And far neater & more complicated than mine will! Grin

RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/02/2012 16:59

First ever square?? Wow!!

Bloody hell!

KnottyLocks · 29/02/2012 16:59

Methe, a Star for you. That's very lovely.

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nickelhasababy · 29/02/2012 16:59

oooh, basket weave, lovely :)

PurplePidjin · 29/02/2012 17:01

Wow, Methe!

RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/02/2012 17:01

Cakey - I'm here to make everyone's knitting look good Grin

SoupDragon · 29/02/2012 17:02

Great square Methe :)

But the last picture on your profile? That's cruel :o LOL.

Methe · 29/02/2012 17:03

I stole it from a youtube tutorial I changed it a but and did 2 and 2 instead of 4's. It is my first square, i've been wrestling with a bloody massive ripple blanket I started in November and this is the first time I've tried anything else. I'm glad you approve, I am well proud of it Grin

I bet yours will be wonderful. All the pictures I've seen so far have been amazing!

Methe · 29/02/2012 17:05

Soup, I know Grin He really did look like it though, that photo doesn't even capture it that well. I was GeorgeTheSlitheen on here for a while in homage.

TimeForCake · 29/02/2012 17:06

Yep, that's my role too! We're an essential part of this Pistey! Grin
Spoken to a guy at Cucumber Patch with a rather lovely accent and my wool is on its way. Was out of stock but now in. Yay!

Methe · 29/02/2012 17:06

Is homage the right word Confused

SoupDragon · 29/02/2012 17:06

DS2 looked exactly like William Hague. It was rather freaky.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/02/2012 17:09

Even MORE fabulous efforts by our lovely donors!

MORE woolly wool has arrived safely with crafters. Thank you SO MUCH

Thanks BibiThree

Thanks Alibabaandthe40nappies

Thanks MilkNoSugarAndAShotofWhisky

Thanks angelpantster

chipmonkey · 29/02/2012 17:10

That is a brilliant square, Methe!

RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/02/2012 17:11

If I gave birth to William Hague I'd be more than freaked........

Cheers darlin Grin

Glad Cucumberpatch are on the case - they are nice aren't they? They're in Newcastle - that's the lovely accent you got.

AmazingDisgrace · 29/02/2012 17:15

My wool just arrived today so It'll be in the post tomorrow...I don't know the MN name of the person I was matched with but hopefully you know who you are :)

Methe · 29/02/2012 17:16

I'm not sure which I'd prefer, William Hague or a Dr Who Alien Shock

Yay for the donors!!

SoupDragon · 29/02/2012 17:22

Much of a muchness I"d say.

PurplePidjin · 29/02/2012 17:23

Keep going, you might just scare me out of broodiness Grin

PoohBearsHole · 29/02/2012 17:34

My wool arrived today and I have started wehey - nothing as good as Methe but I can say that my dd has the same top as hers Smile

Plain old knitting for me!

NessaRose · 29/02/2012 17:40

I would rather have a Dr Who alien, than William Hague!

RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/02/2012 17:48

I have done 21 rows

I still have the same number of stitches that I started with

Tis going well

KnottyLocks · 29/02/2012 17:54

Is that half a beam?

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KnottyLocks · 29/02/2012 17:55

Half-beam, half-square. Figures.

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Alibabaandthe40nappies · 29/02/2012 17:58

Methe that is a fabulous square, really.

I am lame at knitting, hence me donating!