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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.

A Blanket for 3girlies: Sign up thread for donors and crafters. Can you help us?

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 03/08/2012 14:16

We have heard the desperately sad news that 3girlies daughter Flora has lost her battle against a brain tumour, she was 6 years old. 3girlies' thread is here

We send 3girlies our love and are so sorry for her loss. She and her family are in our hearts and thoughts X

We have offered to make the family a blanket, and hope it may give whatever comfort it can to them. We are so pleased that they have accepted.

So we are calling out for knitters, crocheters and donors. Can you help us?

If you would like to be involved in any way, please post on this thread, and also PM me so we know. I will coordinate and match crafters and donors, and deal with any admin. We now have Paypal to make donating easier for all. So please PM if you would like to join us, or if I can help match you. Knotty will try to answer any queries you may have. Sincere heartfelt thanks. Thanks

Once again the wool we are using is:

  • Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (NOT the baby cash)
  • Rowan Cashsoft DK
  • Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK
  • Artesano Superwash Merino DK

The Colours
Pinks, warm purple, greens, blues, silver, cream
If choosing cream we ask that you go for the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 013

Themes
Flowers please, also initials F, P and L.

4mm needles or hook.

Do use the crafting guide on the website to help you with lots of practical info, and if interested there are a lot of linked suggestions for squares.

Previous blankets can be seen on the Woolly Hugs website and we are on Facebook and Twitter at MNWoollyHugs which are good ways to keep in touch.

But once again, we thank you so much for your support X Thanks

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bobkate · 03/08/2012 16:54

Cool - well I'll ask Trib and go from there Smile

tribpot · 03/08/2012 16:58

bobkate, stripes of some kind are nice and simple - whatever you do, don't let Minnie persuade you to try and do two-colour brioche just because she likes the look of it Confused Wink

I'll start the new thread and then go through it there.

PiggyPlumPie · 03/08/2012 17:10

Count me in again Sad

tribpot · 03/08/2012 17:11

New support thread now available

Primrose123 · 03/08/2012 17:14

So sad. I will pm Pistey.

Trickle · 03/08/2012 17:15

I've not knit squares before but I'd like to help too

So sorry 3girlies

tribpot · 03/08/2012 17:16

Trickle, all are very welcome.

LollipopViolet · 03/08/2012 17:18

So sad another blanket is needed :(

Pistey, I am happy to donate again. Also happy to donate a design again if you feel that worked quite well?

x

RatherBeOnThePiste · 03/08/2012 17:28

Colours for this blanket :

Pinks, warm purple (e.g. Rowan cashsoft 532 vamp) greens, blues, silver (e.g. Rowan cashsoft 505 Mist/534 Blink) and cream. If choosing cream could we ask that you go for Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 0013

The yarn identified for purple and silver is only to give an idea of colour, this just came up in PMs this afternoon, so thought it might be useful.

Lollipop - will PM you, many thanks everyone Thanks

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Smugfearnleyshittingstool · 03/08/2012 17:31

Hi I would love to knit some squares, I will get some wool tomorrow. So sorry 3girlies

bobkate · 03/08/2012 17:34

Thanks Trib - I'll post on the support thread a bit later on Smile

droitwichmummy · 03/08/2012 17:36

So sad - I saw her thread and wondered if a blanket call would go out. Ready to knit flowers Pistey

FrankieAndArthur · 03/08/2012 17:38

Very sadly signing in Sad

So deeply sorry for 3girlies and her family.

Am about to post squares for other projects and will then get going on some for Flora's blanket.

NUFC69 · 03/08/2012 17:40

So sad to have to do another blanket. I would like to help with Flora's blanket, please. Can I have a donor? Will PM you now.

goygoy · 03/08/2012 17:42

Signing up...will PM you Pistey. Sad news Sad

PurpleKittyKnitting · 03/08/2012 17:43

Add me to the list, donor required, hope to post some to you tomorrow

RatherBeOnThePiste · 03/08/2012 17:56

Another lovely donor to thank, your donation has arrived safely and we are so grateful, just about to order wool on your behalf X Thanks

Thanks EveryPicture

You are a star X

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Somersaults · 03/08/2012 18:01

I've pm'ed you Pistey.

Our love and prayers to 3girlies and the family.

RiaSponsorsTheOlympics · 03/08/2012 18:15

So sorry to here this.

Sign me up as a knitter, I'll need a wool donor please.

FaceCrack · 03/08/2012 18:17

Count me in. I've plenty of wool from previous.

Thinking of you 3girlies and wee Flora.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 03/08/2012 18:23

Evening Wine

Ria - am PMing you Thanks

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SoupDragon · 03/08/2012 19:19

Count me in. :(

HairyPotter · 03/08/2012 19:38

Such sad news Sad I'm in for a couple of squares.

fanjodisfunction · 03/08/2012 19:49

What devestating news, so sorry to hear about Flora. I'm in, will get the hook out tonight. I'm crying reading this, all this heartache, I hope our woollyhug will bring a little bit of comfort. Pm being sent your way pistey. Bless you and all the woolllyhug gang.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 03/08/2012 20:10

Thanks fan Thanks

Just catching up with PMs X

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