A new thread as we've managed to fill up two already 
The project launch thread can be found here
The second thread is here
This is an ongoing project so Little Hugs can be made and sent to us at anytime. We will suggest posting dates from time to time to collect batches for sending off to Yorkhill Hospital.
Photographs of our Little Hugs can be found on our Woolly Hugs website and on our Facebook page, MNWoollyHugs.
The basic aim is to provide little blankets and quilts that give comfort to babies and small children who are seriously ill in hospital.
This is the continuation of Phase 1 of the project.
How you can get involved:
You can help by either making a complete Little Hug
Or
By making 6" squares using Stylecraft Special DK yarn or Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK, Rowan Cashsoft DK and Sublime Extra Fine Merino wool DK
For all of the Little Hugs:
Minimum size: 18 inches by 18 inches
For example, that's 3x3 6 inch squares with a small edge.
If you would like to make a blanket or quilt that is bigger, that would be lovely too.
Colours: Your choice!
We'd like to be able to provide a range of Little Hugs suitable for boys and girls.
If you would like to make something specifically for a boy or girl, that would also be lovely.
Things to avoid:
Buttons
Sequins and beads
Any embellishments that could scratch delicate skin or could be swallowed.
If using applique, it needs to be firmly stitched on with no hard edges.
Materials and ideas:
Woolly Blankets:
Suggested yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, a soft, non-scratchy acrylic that is a very reasonable £1.60 - £2 for 100g ball.
Pure cotton DK
If you would like to make a whole blanket, you could use a different weight yarn and a yarn other than those above. The essential thing is that it needs to be soft against sensitive and delicate skin and that it can be machine washed.
Quilts and stitched blankets:
Pure cotton and good quality fleece. The cotton can be from recycled sources.
We suggest that you wash both separately before sewing to allow for any difference in shrinkage.
Ideas:
Traditional style quilts, from simple square designs to more complex patterns
Cotton edged fleeces, with or without appliqué
Quilt and fleece combination: quilted front with a fleece back
Donors:
If you would like to contribute towards materials, you can either donate via Paypal here on our Woolly Hugs website with a message letting us know which project you are donating to. If you do not have Paypal, please PM RatherBeOnThePiste as we have other ways that you can donate.
Without our donors, our projects really wouldn't happen. You are as vital to them as the crafters and materials. Bless you.
If you would like to take part in this project but feel you can't due to the costs involved, please PM Pistey and we'll try to help with materials.
As ever, thanks for your support. You are all complete stars 
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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Woolly Hugs: Little Hugs. Crafting away.
KnottyLocks · 19/02/2013 13:10
Glad it arrived safe and sound Pistey. I wonder what you postman/woman makes of all your woolly parcels!
I have another lh on the go too and I hope to do some squares for the current big woolly hugs...so much sad news.
and 
for all your effort 
Beautiful Little Hugs arriving from the very lovely Woolfey and the equally lovely MHW Heartfelt thanks to both, photos already on Facebook
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Morning
Just a gentle reminder that last posting for Little Hugs for Yorkhill is this coming Saturday (25th) we are just lining up a delivery to Glasgow for next week.
If you can't make this deadline, please don't worry, this is an ongoing project, we have sent LHs to Yorkhill every 3/4 months ish
As always, heartfelt thanks
Oh 
- not the sort of check-in you were looking for?
I'm eyeballing my cheerful yellow and orange wools for another Little Hug next. As soon as I'm done with the current crop of squares for Trin, daisy and TS.
You trailing your snot everywhere, Jacks!
Woohoo to finishing your squares. Well done
We haven't set a maximum size, just a minimum of 18 inches square which is a good size for a baby, thank you
hello, back from deepest darkest Peru and just checking to see if my squares turned up ok?
Didn't get much done whilst away but did manage to get 3 new recruits to join in with little hugs and billie's blankets. Two novices who are going to try a few plain squares and an experienced hooker. Between the 4 of us we are going to aim for some 'team trek inca trail' blankets
Welcome home, MOS
Well done on your treck and big hugs for your Woolly missionary work. X
Just waiting for UPS, beautiful Little Hugs arriving in the last couple of days from Sylvia Gunning, JulesJules, PiggyPlumPie, TheWoollyBacksWife, coffeeandchocolateplease and schooldidi.
Heartfelt thanks to all, just marvellous X
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The box of Little Hugs arrived safely at Yorkhill yesterday Hopefully soon they will be with the children and hard at work.
More have arrived, they're absolutely beautiful, huge thanks to our amazing friends in the Glasgow Woolly Mafia, and to very lovely ButterflyBramble and the equally lovely AnathemaDevice
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