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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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A Blanket for Greengoose: sign up thread for knitters, crocheters and donors.

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KnottyLocks · 08/05/2012 13:48

We heard yesterday the very sad news that Greengoose's beautiful baby daughter, Merryn passed away. Greengoose's thread can be found here

We have offered to make a blanket for the family. We hope that it may give whatever comfort it can to them all.

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

RatherBeOnThePiste will coordinate and match crafters and donors, and deal with the admin side. I'll try to answer any queries you may have and will put together the blanket.

If you would like to be involved in any way, please post on this thread and PM Pistey with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc, and she will match you up.
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 plus P&P.

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

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

  • 6" squares

The Colours:

Blues, warm purples, pinks, greens, silvers and cream

Ideas for squares:

Birds have a symbolic meaning to the family so if you could incorporate any bird design that would be lovely.

Please don't feel daunted by this as we really love plain squares and simple textures too. They look as stunning as the more complex squares and actually play a vital role in the overall effect.

Previous blankets can be seen on the WoollyHugs website. We also have a Facebook page: MNWoollyHugs.

As always, thank you so much for your support.

Thanks
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KnottyLocks · 13/05/2012 18:24

Just a little reminder that we are on Facebook as MNWoollyhugs. We are starting a 'Behind the Scenes' view of what happens to your squares when they arrive

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 13/05/2012 19:07

Lots of lovely PMs today, I have gin and I'm off to answer more Thanks

JulesJules · 13/05/2012 21:02

Have just seen these threads (computer has been poorly), I can do a square or two.

Gin sounds good, Pistey

RatherBeOnThePiste · 13/05/2012 21:07

The gin is smashing Jules.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 13/05/2012 21:09

And thank you Thanks Wine

RatherBeOnThePiste · 14/05/2012 06:29

Morning everyone Brew

Away to my PM box.....

RatherBeOnThePiste · 14/05/2012 06:41

All sorted Brew

Got my fingers crossed that we hear of more woolly arrivals today.. Off to work this morning, back at lunchtime.

Laters...

Thanks
KnottyLocks · 14/05/2012 07:39

Morning, lovely blanketeers Smile

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MadameMessy · 14/05/2012 09:53

My wool is here! 3 lovely balls, in green, pink and a lovely neutal beigey brown. Thanks so much to my lovely donor, I shall (hopefully) knit up something lovely for you and our Greengoose and MrsY. Thanks

NessaRose · 14/05/2012 13:56

Posted on the other thread as well.

The wool has arrived. Thanks MOS the coulors are fab.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 14/05/2012 14:56

Hooray for woolly arrivals Thanks

RatherBeOnThePiste · 14/05/2012 15:08

And good news that even more wool is on its way Thanks

KnottyLocks · 14/05/2012 15:59

It's wooltastic Grin

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 14/05/2012 17:14

certainly is

CiderwithBuda · 14/05/2012 17:35

I need more wool! Can't remember wher I got from last time. Do I remember correctly that an MNer has a shop? Would like to give her the business if so. If not any recommendations for good online suppliers without me trawling through the threads please?
Smile

RatherBeOnThePiste · 14/05/2012 17:47

Cider - you do it is lydiathetattooedlady, I'm not sure if she is on MN still, I haven't seen her around.

Or cucumberpatch are good

RatherBeOnThePiste · 14/05/2012 18:35

Any more woolly arrivals I wonder before I post the list?

You see, I'll post the list and then someone else will come along.......

RatherBeOnThePiste · 14/05/2012 20:23

Thank you tonight to these fabulous donors who have got woolly wool to their crafters, you are lovely and we really value the part you play... Thanks

Thanks SarahStratton

Thanks streaky bacon

Thanks MOSagain

Thanks hoops997

Thanks also to the owner of [[http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Aileens-Wool-Shop?_trksid=p4340.l2563
this ebay shop]] for donating wool to the Blanket projects, and thank you to hoops for asking Thanks

Posting on both threads as I know there are a lot of overlaps X

iceandsliceplease · 14/05/2012 20:34

My wool has arrived - I've PM'd the poster directly, and they know who they are Wink

iceandsliceplease · 14/05/2012 20:36

Thanks for the link to the ebay shop Pistey, I will add it to my favourite sellers and make a point of using them next time I need to be overwhelmed with wool!

RatherBeOnThePiste · 14/05/2012 20:40

They come recommended iceandaslice, that's the eBay shop, your poster isn't bad either Grin

KnottyLocks · 14/05/2012 20:50

I've heard she's bloody lovely. True!

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KnottyLocks · 14/05/2012 20:51
Wink
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RatherBeOnThePiste · 14/05/2012 23:05

T'was a busy night in my PM box, I have replied to all, for now the light is off and all is quiet in the World of Wool.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 15/05/2012 05:45

Morning Brew