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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 · 31/05/2012 09:31

Yep, last posting date is this Saturday Smile

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Whenisitmysleepytime · 31/05/2012 09:48

Phew! Blush
I am never late for anything as it makes me a little twitchy. But have been rather frazzled and mixed up post by and arrive by. D'oh!

Holiday is much needed and feel SO much more relaxed already - dispute the fact we're staying with ILs. We did get some much needed babysitting last night and went to the pub! I haven't been fr an evening pub trip in way too long! Grin

Idratherbeknitting · 31/05/2012 14:57

Hi, am off to the post office before the school run.
Hope they arrive safely.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 31/05/2012 18:55

Evening all Wine

Just had a lovely time looking through today's woolly arrivals. Five thank yous tonight Thanks

Thanks Trumpton : Your pink and cream knitted squares are so thoughtful bless you and absolutely lovely, that bird is adorable. Star

Thanks PastaBee : Beautiful pale blue and cream snuggly knits, these are more than OK, they are gorgeoise! Star

Thanks Ophelia : Just beautiful, purple and blue knits, lovely star and initial, and I really promise to pass on the treats to Knotty and Pidj. By writing this here, they know now I've got them Grin Star

Thanks Ali11 : Just gorgeous, blue knits, lovely basket weave, and cuuuuuute bird. Star

Thanks Messy : Absolutely lovely crochet, crocheted flowery squares and knitted initial, so beautiful. Star

Plus a parcel has gone to the sorting office so will try to collect that tomorrow on my way to work.

Thank you all, am posting on both threads as usual. X
And then to answer PMs Thanks

OpheliaBumps · 31/05/2012 21:26

Yay, glad everything arrived safely!

pistey you're very honest to admit there are goodies for all of you, I would probably have scoffed them all myself Grin

RatherBeOnThePiste · 31/05/2012 21:34

It is certainly proving quite a challenge because they are calling to me right now. Grin Thank you though Ophelia, twas very kind of you X

Pastabee · 31/05/2012 21:47

Hurrah for Royal Mail and Pistey. Thanks

thell · 31/05/2012 22:36

Hurray!
What lovely ladies you are. So fab to be part of something this lovely.

Shall I say it again?

Lovely!!

I'll be posting my squares tomorrow, this week has been a bit hectic (at least in my head there has been chaos.)

A couple of my crocheted squares seem to be particularly...erm...airy. Gappy.
How does this work out with the knitted squares which are more on the solid side?

Eskarina · 31/05/2012 22:51

Hurrah, glad they arrived safely x

KnottyLocks · 31/05/2012 22:53

Thell, have a look at the blankets on the Woolly Hugs website. You'll see that crochet squares and knitted ones sit very happily together. It really does give the blankets a very unique and special look. Smile

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 01/06/2012 06:51

Morning Brew

KnottyLocks · 01/06/2012 07:28

Morning Smile

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trumpton · 01/06/2012 08:48

I will be back in a week. No mobile phone or internet whwere I am going.

PurplePidjinghamPalace · 01/06/2012 10:34
Crown
RatherBeOnThePiste · 01/06/2012 20:11

Hope you have a lovely time trumpton

Dave has come home!!!!!!!

One woolly thank you tonight, but four parcels have gone to the delivery office, I will pop and collect those tomorrow. Thanks

There is no name on this packet but I am quite confident where it has come from as I saw the square on her profile.

Thanks Droitwichmummy : Gorgeous pale blue snuggly knits, and Dave the Mouse is too adorable. Awwwww... Thank you for doing him, much appreciated. Smile Thanks

Will post on both threads as usual X

droitwichmummy · 01/06/2012 20:39

If you remove the rest of Dave from the card you will find a note Wink

I think pistey knotty and trib all deserve a Crown for pulling this together

RatherBeOnThePiste · 01/06/2012 20:43

ooooooo... bustle off to remove Dave.....

I like the crown Crown Not seen that before, has it just arrived?

RatherBeOnThePiste · 01/06/2012 20:44

I've read the note now Smile Thank you Thanks

droitwichmummy · 01/06/2012 20:52

Think Crown arrived today. It's not on the list but is [ crown ] your majesty

RatherBeOnThePiste · 01/06/2012 20:55

Crown Tis perfect for Her Royal Knottiness Grin

KnottyLocks · 01/06/2012 22:45

Just need a lackey to polish me Crown

Smashing Grin

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PurplePidjinghamPalace · 02/06/2012 08:42
RatherBeOnThePiste · 02/06/2012 09:01

Morning Brew

KnottyLocks · 02/06/2012 09:41

Morning Crown

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WhoremoaneeMajesty · 02/06/2012 11:46

Squares have been posted. One parcel but separate bags. Hope they are okay. Have a fab weekend ladies