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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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Woolly Hugs: A Blanket for TrinityRhino.

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KnottyLocks · 14/05/2013 11:56

We have heard the shocking and devastating news that TrinityRhino's DP died suddenly this weekend. Very sadly, many of us will also know that Trinity tragically lost her DH four years ago. Trinity's thread is here
She and her girls are in our thoughts and we send them much love.

We've offered to make them a blanket in the hope it may give whatever comfort it can.

So we are now asking for help once again Thanks

Pistey (RatherBeOnThePiste) will co-ordinate and I'll be here to answer any queries you may have. We need crocheters, knitters and donors (of funds or wool).
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.

Thank you so much Thanks

The wool we are using

  • James C. Brett Pure Merino DK
  • Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (being discontinued, but still some around)
  • Rowan Cashsoft DK
  • Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK
  • Artesano Superwash Merino DK
  • Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (new to us)

Just from these please as they are very similar and we know they can be combined for wash and wear. These are all easily available online, try Deramores, Laughing Hens, RKMWools, AWoollyTail, WiseBadger.

The Colours
Warm purples, blues, silvers and cream
If choosing cream please go for either the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 013 or the James Brett no 7
Green and pink but only for embellishments

Suggestions for motifs
*Fishing, fish and the sea
*Themes from nature, flowers
*A submarine, a gecko
*A teddy bear, a crocodile (for Trin's teddy bear in a crocodile suit)
*We have their initials if you would like to help with this, please PM Pistey.

Thanks

Squares to be six inches, using 4mm needles or hook.

Simple or complex, made by beginner or expert, we genuinely welcome them all. It really is the love and thought that counts.

Previous blankets can be seen on our website We also have a Facebook page MNWoollyHugs and are on Twitter @MNWoollyHugs. If you like or follow us you'll be updated on progress via your feed. If looking for ideas for a pattern, there are many linked to from our website under Crafting

When ready for posting, please PM Pistey for info.

As always, we thank you so much for your support. Thanks

Knotty and Pistey

OP posts:
BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 12/06/2013 18:22

That'll keep you busy Pistey!

It needs to be XL, Trin got a giant bed not long ago Smile

Jacksmania · 12/06/2013 18:29

Wow, I can't believe my squares have already arrived! They must have speed-swum all the way across the Pond :)

TrinityRhino · 12/06/2013 20:41

Im so so amazed by all of the wonderful kind peopke giving up their time for us. im so so so excited about my blanket. its going to be the most beautiful blanket in the world ever and the most comforting bankie in the whole universe

BIWI · 12/06/2013 20:45

... and it will be made with all the love in the universe as well, Trin xxx

Jacksmania · 12/06/2013 20:46

... and with squares that have travelled from very far away to bring you love and comfort. xxx

GlaikitFizzog · 12/06/2013 21:12

I know jacks! Your wool alone has travelled about 10,000 miles! :o

BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 13/06/2013 00:32

You deserve every stitch and every breath that's gone into it Trinity
xxx

TrinityRhino · 13/06/2013 06:25

wow !!10,000 miles
thats epic
you lot are amazing

SoupDragon · 13/06/2013 07:22

Halfway to the post office yesterday afternoon, in the rain, I realised it was Wednesday. And thus early closing. FFS.

GlaikitFizzog · 13/06/2013 07:37

In case you missed the story trin Jacks lives in Canada and has struggled to get the right yarns and when she did find them they worked out quite expensive. So, I indulged my woolly hoarding and shopping passion and sent some to her from Scotland. :)

droitwichmummy · 13/06/2013 08:13

Morning Pistey! Got caught up in stuff but am readyish to post. I could post today but you wouldn't get my fish, or I can post tomorrow with it. Tis a silver 3D one which I need to stuff and pop an eye on.

Pancakeflipper · 13/06/2013 08:21

On the way to post office. Sorry later than intended but had a knitting needle trauma blames the needles

RatherBeOnThePiste · 13/06/2013 08:48

Morning everyone Smile Brew

Hugs Trin X

Hugs everyone X

Smile

droitwich - post when you are ready, no huge rush, and no apologies needed Pancake, all is well. All is well, except it is raining again and fffrizzzin.

Half day closing? What sort of middle of the countryside village do you live in Soupy? Shock

BIWI · 13/06/2013 08:58

Our post office is also half-day closing on a Wednesday!

SoupDragon · 13/06/2013 09:14

The "Middle of the countryside village" of Croydon [arf]

BIWI · 13/06/2013 09:29

Ah, the green and rural pastures!

TrinityRhino · 13/06/2013 09:37

wow yarn has gone from near me to canada to be filled with love and then come back

awesome Smile

SoupDragon · 13/06/2013 12:31

I've posted them :)

On the way back from picking up DS2 from school and before picking DD up from school as both are "ill"

Jacksmania · 13/06/2013 23:03

((((((((Trin))))))))) every stitch filled with love for you and the girls xx

and (((((((Fizzy)))))))) my wool-shopping buddy Thanks

Original poster
KnottyLocks · 14/06/2013 09:50

Morning, lovely Woollies Smile

Big hugs, Trin xxx

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 15/06/2013 11:01

Morning, morning, morning Smile Brew

Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks

Beautiful woolly treasure has arrived, and it is so very lovely. Such a lot of thought has gone in, and there is love crafted in to every stitch for sure. Bless the crafters! Thanks

Thanks OpheliaBumps Just lovely, two knits in purple, a lovely flower design and a cute crocodile, just gorgeous! Star

Thanks Pancakeflipper In silver, two knitted heart designs, absolutely beautiful Star

Thanks JulesJules Two gorgeous knits, just lovely, a purple and silver striped wave like design and a teal anchor patter. Super, and choc too! thank you X Star

Thanks Primrose123 Beautiful knits and crochet, absolutely stunning, plus cute as can be fish embellishments in blue and cream. Star

Thanks Soupy Just awesome, wow, just beautiful crochet, love the seagull on the head!! My DD got it straight away! Beautiful seascape, separate tiny silver fish embellishment and such a gorgeous gecko square, brilliant Star

Thanks LandofOooo Beautiful crochet in a pale blue, absolutely lovely Star

Thanks Some unnamed squares All knits, there are 9, in silver, navy and pale blue, all gorgeous, came in a dark grey plastic envelope. Can someone let me know, just need to make sure they go to the right blanket and then we can thank you properly? They are very lovely Star

Thanks CiderwithBuda Gorgeous and super snuggly, a purple garter knit square, just lovely Star

Thanks TheOneWithTheHair Two beautiful crochet squares in a lovely purple, really neat, gorgeous Star

Thanks LizaRose Absolutely gorgeous, knits and crochet in purples and silver, super snuggly, lovely designs, fab fish or is it a shark?!

Huge thanks, you really are all stars X

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SoupDragon · 15/06/2013 11:31

Hurrah! Always a relief to find they arrived safely :)

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 15/06/2013 12:19

All is well lovely, post when you can Thanks

UniqueAndAmazing · 15/06/2013 16:16

mine haven't arrived :(

DH promises me he's sent them.