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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.

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

279 replies

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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KnottyLocks · 03/08/2012 20:22

Thanks to all who have offered to help in any way. As ever, your support is very much appreciated.
Bless you Thanks

aJumpedUpPantryBoy · 03/08/2012 20:36

I've PM'd you Pistey, what incredibly sad news

LackaDAISYcal · 03/08/2012 20:46

Signing in :(

Flora sounds like she was such a unique little person. Thoughts are with 3girlies and family xx

Eskarina · 03/08/2012 20:53

Signing in. How heartbreaking. If only knitting could really make things better, but I hope that a blanket will bring even a small comfort to a family with such a tragic loss.
Pm-ing you now pistey x

greyfurrybaby · 03/08/2012 20:55

I'd love to have another go at knitting some squares for 3girlies blanket. I've sent a PM.

WhoremoaneeGrainger · 03/08/2012 21:06

Have pm'd you Pistey, such sad news.

((())) for 3girlies and her family.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 03/08/2012 21:24

Many thanks to all, am working through PMs Thanks

Such a heartwarming response, honestly, people are fabulous, thank you to everyone Smile Thanks

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KnitterNotTwitter · 03/08/2012 21:46

I'll knit for this one too - so sad. Will PM

mrsmopsmissingmojo · 03/08/2012 23:34

Smile what a lovely idea

androbbob · 04/08/2012 06:35

Count me in too! If there is a donor available I will crochet. Will pm you.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 04/08/2012 07:06

Morning Brew

Thanks for all PMs, just having a caffeine fix then I'm on the case Smile Thanks

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Livelongandprosper · 04/08/2012 10:25

I have just posted my leftover wool back to Pistey, I wish I'd kept it and used it for 3girlies blanket.
Count me in Pistey. Would you match me up with a donor please? I'll pm you now.

Livelongandprosper · 04/08/2012 10:40

Oh, 3 girlies, how my heart breaks for you.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 04/08/2012 12:45

Wow! We already have a woolly donor to thank, your wool arrived safely with your crafter this morning Shock Huge thanks to you my lovely Thanks

Thanks TeamGBIWI

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OpheliaBumps · 04/08/2012 13:26

I've pm'd you Pistey, I'm in, just so sad that we need another blanket.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 04/08/2012 13:39

Same Ophelia Sad

Have replied X

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landofsoapandglory · 04/08/2012 14:04

I've pm'e you Pistey.

Very sad that we need another blanket, but i am willing to knit again.

fanjodisfunction · 04/08/2012 15:49

I have spent most of the day watching the Olympics while crocheting, and I have finished my squares. The pictures are on my profile. Im going to be pretty busy this week so thought I would get them done today. I had some wool already left over from other projects. I hope they are ok, one is plain pink and the other is cream and light purple with a off centre flower.

PurplePidjmicGymnastics · 04/08/2012 17:38

I'm home from my trip, and here for whatever's needed Pistey Thanks

fanjodisfunction · 04/08/2012 19:56

evening peeps

RatherBeOnThePiste · 04/08/2012 20:10

'ello Pidjy on this thread Wine

lovely squares fan

Am just replying to PMs, many thanks to everyone Thanks

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KnottyLocks · 04/08/2012 20:20

Evening Smile

Many, many thanks to everyone. Such a heartwarming response. You [stars] Thanks

pixiestix · 04/08/2012 20:26

Wow Fanjo, those squares are really beautiful.

soremummy · 04/08/2012 22:10

Lovely crochet I'm jealous fanjo. ( pistes had to bail me out) I'm in a mood over cubics knitting needles and despite it being my birthday I'm off to bed to sulk Angry but I've now found out how to use iPad so that's something night x

lentilweavinghippy · 04/08/2012 22:31

Ooh, pretty squares Fanjo, I really must /earn to crochet one day!