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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 · 21/05/2012 15:37

Hello Chip, me darlin Smile

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OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere · 21/05/2012 16:33

I have almost finished the demolished square.

I went crazy and did a garter stitch but with a plain knit boarder to help prevent too much curliness.

Get me.

TomblibooTrousers · 21/05/2012 16:44

Just to let you know. My wool has arrived so will be knitting furiously for the next few days.

KnottyLocks · 21/05/2012 22:17

Get you, indeedy MrsDV Grin

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KnottyLocks · 21/05/2012 22:18

Go, Tomblibloo! Knit like the wind Smile

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ChippingInNeedsCoffee · 21/05/2012 23:36

Hi Knotty my love - very sad that we need more blankets :( but lovely to 'see' everyone :)

MrsDV - very impressive, I hope we get a photo :)

RatherBeOnThePiste · 22/05/2012 06:10

Morning everyone Brew

PurplePidjin · 22/05/2012 06:16

Wow, MrsDV

BrewBrewBrew

RatherBeOnThePiste · 22/05/2012 06:36

and I have replied to PMs, off to work as usual, back at lunchtime Thanks

KnottyLocks · 22/05/2012 07:08

Morning Smile

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OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere · 22/05/2012 08:53

My cast off is tighter than my cast on :(
It looks okish
Will I send it in anyway and see if you can use it?
Back to knit stitch for me!

PurplePidjin · 22/05/2012 09:08

It'll all straighten out in the hooking :)

KnottyLocks · 22/05/2012 09:11

MrsDV, we've seen it before so know it'll be fine. Smile

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 22/05/2012 13:17

Lunchtime.. Yaayyyyyyyyy!

RatherBeOnThePiste · 22/05/2012 14:30

Some very well travelled squares arrived safely this morning. Coming all the way from Australia, for our truly international woolly hug. Thanks

Thanks MapofTassie for beautiful blue and purple snuggly knits Star

RatherBeOnThePiste · 22/05/2012 19:02

Evening - a busy day for PMs!

Thank you everyone, hopefully I have replied to all

Thanks
trumpton · 22/05/2012 20:58

2 squares done. One of them started ( and finished ) tonight. One more for Greengoose's blanket and then will do 3 for MrsY's blanket. been out of knitting time due to family woes here but am back in the zone and will try and do one a night for next 4 nights and get them into post.

KnottyLocks · 22/05/2012 21:10

Hello, lovely Smile

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 22/05/2012 21:18

Trumpton my lovely, nice to see you, to see you nice!

trumpton · 22/05/2012 21:37

. < returns to knitting>>

RatherBeOnThePiste · 23/05/2012 06:39

Morning Brew

Just off to answer PMs Thanks

KnottyLocks · 23/05/2012 07:02

Morning Smile

Checking in before heading off to work.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 23/05/2012 13:50

And checking in at lunchtime Smile

RatherBeOnThePiste · 23/05/2012 16:27

More totally gorgeoise squares arriving safely today, very many thanks indeed Thanks

Thanks notpodd - wear your Team Knit T shirt with pride, these are lovely Star

Thanks PurpleKittyKnitting - beautiful knitted bird patterns and others, wow Star

I will post on both threads as usual, but thank you so much X

PurpleKittyKnitting · 23/05/2012 19:26

glad they arrived OK!