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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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Jules146 · 28/05/2012 20:38

Yay! :) so pleased it got to you safely... I look forward to seeing the finished blankets. Thanks

Umami · 28/05/2012 20:57

Phew. Hurrah for safe arrivals. Grin

Thanks again to the youse guys for all the organisation and co-ordination. A good woolly hug is 1% inspiration and 99% co-ordination gin.

KnottyLocks · 28/05/2012 21:38

Fabulous to see woolly masterpiece's arriving. You little [stars] Smile

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KnottyLocks · 28/05/2012 21:41

Drat that sneaky apostrophe

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/05/2012 06:40

Morning Brew

Think personally I am 1% inspiration and 99% gin Grin

KnottyLocks · 29/05/2012 07:33
Grin

Not far wrong there!

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/05/2012 15:26
Grin
5madthings · 29/05/2012 15:40

when do the squares have to be in by? and where would i send one if i manage to get one knitted? :)

RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/05/2012 15:59

Last posting date is this coming Saturday and I'll PM you the other bit!

CiderwithBuda · 29/05/2012 16:29

Hi there. Mine are all ready. Usual address? Can post tomorrow I hope.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/05/2012 16:36

PM'd you Cider Smile

RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/05/2012 19:31

No woolly arrivals to report tonight, but lots of lovely PMs, I am away there now Thanks

WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 29/05/2012 20:01

Glad they got there safely (even if I did forget to put my name on!).

RatherBeOnThePiste · 30/05/2012 06:25

Morning Brew

Such a busy time for PMs at the mo, off to some more, thank you everyone Thanks

KnottyLocks · 30/05/2012 07:24

Morning Smile

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 30/05/2012 19:15

Wow!

Lots more squares have arrived safely, and what a lot of thought and care, has gone into them. I can't really explain how humbling and heartwarming it is to be able to open everyone's parcels, certainly a real treat, but more precious than that. Blush I can't really explain. I shall stop, and do the thank yous!

Thanks Eskarina : Your first ever blanket squares and we are so glad to have you as a Blanketeer! Beautiful knits, I love your stripes and the butterfly is amazing Star

Thanks Practicallyperfectnot : Such thought has gone into all your squares, beautiful designs, and I love the poem.I will certainly pass your presents on too, you are very kind. Smile Star

Thanks Mittzy : I was so excited unwrapping your squares! Beautiful knits and crochet. Another first timer, and we are glad to have you as a Blanketeer too Star

Thanks mejon Totally gorgeoise creamy snuggly moss stitch. All are more than good enough! They are perfect Star

Thanks MakeHayAndSneeze Beautiful, pink and green knits, such thoughtful sqs, I have never seen that wavy pattern before. Absolutely fab-u-lous Star

Many thanks to everyone X

RatherBeOnThePiste · 30/05/2012 19:28

and all PMs replied to Thanks

KnottyLocks · 30/05/2012 19:31
Smile

A huge Thanks to all. x

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mejon · 30/05/2012 20:49

Oh thank you. Glad they arrived in one piece and so quickly too. Smile.

trumpton · 30/05/2012 20:51

Posted !! Jumps up and down chanting" I posted my squ-ares, I posted my squ-ares !!"

RatherBeOnThePiste · 30/05/2012 20:54
RatherBeOnThePiste · 31/05/2012 06:38

Morning Brew

Whenisitmysleepytime · 31/05/2012 07:08

Please miss, sorry miss, I think my homework might be late miss

I posted it last night once we'd arrived at holiday. But I think the bank holiday might mean it will be late. Confused
Really sorry if it is late - its been a mad week with observations at work from evil big-wigs and then trying to pack for holiday with the dc (3&1) undoing everything I did!

Hope I'm not causing trouble! Blush

KnottyLocks · 31/05/2012 07:18

Don't panic, my lovely Smile

No problem and no trouble.

Enjoy your holiday and rest, away from the evil big-wigs. Sounds like you totally deserve it Smile

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PurplePidjinghamPalace · 31/05/2012 08:16

I thought last posting was this Saturday, therefore squares will show up at the end of next week? Confused