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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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jmf294 · 10/05/2012 18:31

Ordered my wool today and delighted to share in the blankets but of course wish they were not needed.
Cucumber patch were fab on the phone, asked if it was 2 balls I wanted and said they knew about the mumsnet blankets.
They gave me discount on postage- charged me for one lot rather than 3 which was nice of them.
Happy knitting!!

KnottyLocks · 10/05/2012 18:41

Evening all Smile

Lovely to see wool arriving and more woolly offers.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 10/05/2012 19:41

The relay has begun! Thank you tonight to these lovely donors who have already got woolly wool to their crafters, we really appreciate the part you play Thanks

Thanks smallwonder

Thanks MmeLindor

Thanks BreastMilkDoesAFabLatte

Thanks Mumsfret

Thanks 5madthings

Thanks TheFlyingFishfinger

I'm thanking everyone on both threads as I know there are a lot of overlaps.

fanjodisfunction · 10/05/2012 19:46

Well done podd

Picking a design to do is really hard, might try to do popcorn or bobbles?

iceandsliceplease · 10/05/2012 21:03

Count me in - have PM'd

PurplePidjin · 10/05/2012 22:37

Pistey I've told you before not to post pictures of my on MN Angry

RatherBeOnThePiste · 11/05/2012 06:41

Hmm Grin

Morning all!

Brew Brew Brew Brew Brew Brew
KnottyLocks · 11/05/2012 06:50

Morning Smile

Much coffee needed this unusually day day.

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FrankWippery · 11/05/2012 06:55

Morning Pistey and Knotty - I am going to attempt a square. If it goes well I shall do another. I will report back shortly. Can I get the wool at Peter Jones?

KnottyLocks · 11/05/2012 06:58

Fantabulous, Frank. Thanks.

No idea about Peter Jones, sorry. You're probably more likely to find the Rowan Cashsoft DK in shops than the Debbie Bliss. No idea why. We have a list of online suppliers if you need them.

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PurplePidjin · 11/05/2012 06:58
Brew
RatherBeOnThePiste · 11/05/2012 06:59

FW - I would imagine you can, but you could always phone ahead? They stock in JLs so it is likely, I'm just going to PM you, Thanks

RatherBeOnThePiste · 11/05/2012 07:03

Right, am PMing you again Frank Grin

FrankWippery · 11/05/2012 07:07
Wink
KnottyLocks · 11/05/2012 07:08

Oh hello Frank Wink

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 11/05/2012 07:16
Grin
RatherBeOnThePiste · 11/05/2012 07:34

My PM inbox is empty. For now Smile

I am away to work this morning, back at lunchtime.

Hoping to have news of more woolly wool arriving with crafters today.

Idratherbeknitting · 11/05/2012 11:45

Hi,
Am also signing up for this blanket.
Have been out and bought more wool (DP rolls his eyes, again) this morning, and have just cast on...

Whenisitmysleepytime · 11/05/2012 12:22

My wool has arrived! :)
A lovely Debbie bliss cream.

Thank you very much to my donor - initials JD- who used an eBay store called Carly's crafts. I will do my best! :)

RatherBeOnThePiste · 11/05/2012 13:33
Wine

Lunchtime Smile

Just about to work my way through lots of lovely PMs announcing woolly arrivals ( I hope!)

KnottyLocks · 11/05/2012 14:08

Idratherbeknitting, I totally understand the eye rolling at more wool. Oh yes Grin

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 11/05/2012 14:53

I have replied (I hope) to all PMs, but with this creaking old system, one can never be sure Wine

Lots of woolly wool has arrived today, well done the donors! Will do a full thank you later when more are home from work.

Go crafters, go!

Primrose123 · 11/05/2012 15:24

My wool has arrived, from a donor with the initials LS who ordered from cucmberpatch.

Thank you LS :)

100years · 11/05/2012 17:34

Thank you to my donor, my wool arrived today :)

RatherBeOnThePiste · 11/05/2012 17:35

This is marvellous, lots of woolly wool deliveries wow!