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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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RatherBeOnThePiste · 24/05/2012 06:12

Morning Brew

RatherBeOnThePiste · 24/05/2012 07:00

Have replied to PMs Thanks

Off to work as usual, back at lunchtime, hope it is still sunny then Smile

PurplePidjin · 24/05/2012 07:08
Brew
KnottyLocks · 24/05/2012 07:35

Morning Smile

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SoupDragon · 24/05/2012 07:36

I am progressing well.... despite having [ahem] misplaced 4 of my competed squares. They will turn up, what with their being somewhere safe...

dundeemarmalade · 24/05/2012 13:18

Just popping in to say yarn was waiting for me when I got back from hols yesterday, so will speedily knit squares starting tonight!

KnottyLocks · 24/05/2012 18:45

Marvellous, Dundee. Happy knitting Smile

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YohoAhoy · 24/05/2012 18:51

I'd very much like to donate some wool, for either blanket.

So, so sorry xx

I have pm'd you Pistey.

KnottyLocks · 24/05/2012 18:53

Thanks, Yoho Smile

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 24/05/2012 20:03

More beautiful squares arriving today for Greengoose Thanks

Thanks Treats - Completely beautiful squares, one an intricate heart, just gorgeoise Star

RatherBeOnThePiste · 24/05/2012 20:05

Yoho - many thanks, I am coming to you now Thanks

RatherBeOnThePiste · 25/05/2012 06:18

Morning all Brew

Away to PMs now Thanks

KnottyLocks · 25/05/2012 06:29

Morning Smile

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SoupDragon · 25/05/2012 06:59

I found them! They were shoved under the sofa accidentally placed on a high shelf in a hermetically sealed bubble of safety.

KnottyLocks · 25/05/2012 07:11

Hurrah! Grin

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 25/05/2012 07:49

Hurrah indeed!

Have replied to PMs,back at lunchtime, catch up then Thanks

Treats · 25/05/2012 16:50

Oooh - glad it arrived and glad you like it. I hope they fit well in the blanket.

I shall look out for future appeals and will gladly contribute again.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 25/05/2012 18:41

Treats - I more than like them, I love them, most importantly Greengoose will too, they will fit in beautifully, thank you so much X Thanks

Two thank yous tonight, one to a fabulous donor and one to a fabulous crafter, you are both marvellous. Thanks

Thanks MrsKwazii for donating wool, it has arrived safely, and this was so very thoughtful of you. X Star

Thanks Fanjodisfunction Oh wow! Beautiful crochet, beautiful colours, totally fabulous. I will make sure your cards arrive safely too. Star

Posting on both threads as usual, many thanks Thanks

fanjodisfunction · 25/05/2012 19:52

pistey so glad they got to you. And glad you liked them. I tried to do more intricate patterns but I get too frustrated. Lol. Silly really. Can't wait to see the finished result, you, pidjin and knotty are the real stars!

RatherBeOnThePiste · 25/05/2012 19:57

They are gorgeosie, and they are intricate! I cannot work out how you did the stripes! Beautiful crochet Thanks

KnottyLocks · 26/05/2012 07:34

Morning Smile

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PurplePidjin · 26/05/2012 07:56
Brew
RatherBeOnThePiste · 26/05/2012 08:02

Morning Brew

Hopefully just answered PMs, I say hopefully as it was very s--l---o-----w to send, so who knows! Hey ho.

PurplePidjin · 26/05/2012 19:13

Pic of first square now on my profile :o

RatherBeOnThePiste · 26/05/2012 21:07

Thank yous tonight to three lovelies - another fabulous donor and two more fabulous crafters, we really appreciate all that you have done. Thanks

Thanks YoHoAhoy for your generous donation, thank you very much. Star

Thanks Lemony gorgeoise knits and gorgeoise daisies Star

Thanks GinPig Your green and pink knitted squares are absolutely lovely Star

Wine Posting thanks as usual on both threads Thanks