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Woolly hugs

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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Blanket for MrsY and her family. Donors, crocheters and knitters, can you help us?

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 08/05/2012 13:52

We have heard the desperately sad news that MrsY has lost her precious baby son Benedict and have offered to make a blanket for her and her family. She is very touched by everyone's kindness, and would love to receive one. Here is the original thread

So once again we are calling on the Blanketeers for help - whether it be donating, knitting or crocheting. Will you join us?

PM me and let me know how you can help, if you need matching up and I will be able to help you

For pictures from previous blankets, see here www.woollyhugs.com

As in the past, 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
  • Cast on 33 stitches
  • 6" squares

The colours for this project
Blues, warm purples, greens, silver and cream

So sad that another blanket is needed Sad Sending love to MrsY and her family.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 16/05/2012 18:40

I have reported it 48 times

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 16/05/2012 18:40

at least

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 16/05/2012 18:44

If you are around Knotty - ^ that's the address PM that's going out Grin

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GlaikitFizzog · 16/05/2012 18:46

Can I help with anything admin wise, seeing as I am still woolless :(

RatherBeOnThePiste · 16/05/2012 18:46

Now I have reported it 173 times and GlaikitFizzog has too Wine

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 16/05/2012 18:48

Wine still there then

You a knitter or a crocheter GlaikitFizzog?

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GlaikitFizzog · 16/05/2012 18:49

knitter!

GlaikitFizzog · 16/05/2012 18:50

And you may call me Glaikit! On;ly my mother calls me GlaikitFizzog :o

RatherBeOnThePiste · 16/05/2012 18:50

Tomorrow I shall shuffle some part balls your way tomorrow, then for definite you will have wool on Friday, and then your donor wool will turn up and you will have masses Grin

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 16/05/2012 18:53
Grin
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RatherBeOnThePiste · 16/05/2012 18:54

I think they must be down the pub again...

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GlaikitFizzog · 16/05/2012 19:00

Aw thanks Pistey! My delete key has just fallen off, so I hoep I donet make too mayn mistakes

Too late!

GlaikitFizzog · 16/05/2012 19:01

Do you think we are missing a bunfight somewhere?

RatherBeOnThePiste · 16/05/2012 19:06

Knotty will despair of me

I shall go and see if there is a bunfight...

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 16/05/2012 19:12

I love RowanMumsnet Thanks

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GlaikitFizzog · 16/05/2012 19:12

It's gone! Yay!!

KnottyLocks · 16/05/2012 19:23

Pistey, you daft mare Grin

Thing3 · 16/05/2012 19:31

My wool has arrived yay! Hurry up DC I think it is bedtime already Grin I think it could be a late night!

RatherBeOnThePiste · 16/05/2012 22:06

I am indeed a daft mare Grin

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 17/05/2012 06:16

Morning Brew

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 17/05/2012 07:47

Thanks PMs replied to, back at lunchtime and am really hoping to hear of some more woolly packets arriving across the land later. Actually, I am really hoping to hear of woolly packets arriving internationally as well Smile

Fingers crossed!

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KnottyLocks · 17/05/2012 07:48

Morning Smile

Am also off to work. Reporting in when I can.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 17/05/2012 14:13

Lunchtime and I'm just checking in Smile

Lots of PMs today and I'm going to endeavour not to post my address on the thread again Blush

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Osmiornica · 17/05/2012 16:34

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 17/05/2012 17:32

That is brilliant, many thanks for doing that X

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