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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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FrankWippery · 16/05/2012 22:58

Thank you for the Thanks and Wine , remiss of me not to say it sooner.

Anyway I am on it, as you were, and will send you two lots of squares, for each blanket. Will send them separately just in case you've been on the gin again and get confuddled. Wink

RatherBeOnThePiste · 17/05/2012 06:17

Morning Brew

And you are welcome Frank Grin

KnottyLocks · 17/05/2012 07:47

Morning Smile

Off to work, see you later.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 17/05/2012 07:48

Thanks PMs replied to, back at lunchtime and am really hoping to hear of some more woolly packets arriving across the land later. Actually, I am really hoping to hear of woolly packets arriving internationally as well Smile

Fingers crossed!

tummytickler · 17/05/2012 11:18

Morning - my wool arrived this morning! Thank you very much to an MNer whose initials are CT! A lovely pink and purple, I can't wait to get started tonight!

SoupDragon · 17/05/2012 14:10

Just checking in. Have had no broadband for a week [wail] which makes browsing for new square patterns rater difficult!

RatherBeOnThePiste · 17/05/2012 14:11

Lunchtime - just checking in Smile
Hello Soupy...

RatherBeOnThePiste · 17/05/2012 14:11

No broadband.. For a week?

PurplePidjin · 17/05/2012 14:25

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/arts_and_crafts/1468478-Support-thread-new-blankets

Come and join us, Soupy, lots of links to explore :)

SoupDragon · 17/05/2012 17:05

I know - I want to cry. I have to either steal next door's (I did mention it to them today and they're fine!) or use my phone as a wireless hotspot. Neither god for prolonged browsing!

I've done 2 bear squares and one other and have the next one lined up in my head so I should be fine until the engineer arrives on Saturday.

SoupDragon · 17/05/2012 17:06

Good, not god.

[rolls eyes]

RatherBeOnThePiste · 17/05/2012 17:37
Practicallyperfectnot · 17/05/2012 18:19

When is the last date to send the goodies? I have bought a few books on squares via Amazon - amazing what a square can be! I can sense I will be getting into this - is there a word to describe this?! I decided to buy some books after 'designing' one which failed! I have turned the failed one into a coaster by embellishing it and will include it in the package in case you think it may be liked. I need to read upon intarsia as I really did get into a mess! I tried to keep it all flat but it did fold in the middle.

I could get the squares to you by mid week next week for both blankets. Hope this is OK?

Cheerio Thanks

RatherBeOnThePiste · 17/05/2012 18:20

More lovely, generous donors to thank tonight. Thank you so much for the part you play, we really appreciate it Thanks

Thanks hairypotter

Thanks AddictedtoCrunchies

Thanks Northernlurker

and more absolutely gorgeoise squares arriving today

Star Rubycon for beautiful squares and initials for the blankets Thanks

Posting on both threads as usual X

RatherBeOnThePiste · 17/05/2012 18:24

Practicallyperfectnot

Last posting date for squares is Saturday 2nd June,

and you should pop into the support thread here Lots of very helpful woolly types in there!

Practicallyperfectnot · 17/05/2012 20:24

Fab! Thanks. Lovely woolly types for sure.

MadameMessy · 17/05/2012 21:57

Can someone please link to the other thread? Ive managed to hide it but cant find it on my hidden list Confused

tribpot · 17/05/2012 22:00

Voila

KnottyLocks · 17/05/2012 22:00

Thanks Trib Smile

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MadameMessy · 17/05/2012 22:03

Thanks trib :)

RatherBeOnThePiste · 18/05/2012 06:31

Morning all Brew

LatteLady · 18/05/2012 06:38

Finished my squares yesterday, and here they are... they are off to Pistey as I type.

KnottyLocks · 18/05/2012 06:40

Latte, that are as lovely as ever Smile

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 18/05/2012 07:02

Latte - they are beautiful, thank you so much Thanks

RatherBeOnThePiste · 18/05/2012 07:56

Off to work now, catch up at lunchtime, cheerio Grin