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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
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TheNinjaGooseIsOnAMission · 14/05/2013 16:57

I've just pmed Pistey. So sad to be signing up for another blanket, huge hugs to trinity x

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KnottyLocks · 14/05/2013 17:27

If for any reason you can't PM us, we can be messaged on Facebook at MNWoollyHugs or you can email us at [email protected].

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ColdWinterNights · 14/05/2013 17:44

I'm a novice knitter and would love to knit a square or two for Trinity. Will PM Pistey.

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RiaOverTheRainbow · 14/05/2013 17:47

PMing now.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 14/05/2013 17:55

Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks




Thanks HUGE thanks to everyone, the response is amazing, it really is. Wool is already on the way to crafters and may arrive as early as tomorrow, and we have several lovely donors to thank already. Thanks

We truly [heart] the donors, they make the difference to our projects generously enabling all those who wish to take part to do so, they are proper Blanketeers with hearts of gold.
Thank you so much X Thanks

Thanks LizaRose

Thanks PoppyWearer

Thanks KansasCityOctopus

Thanks NoSquirrels

Thanks TWinklyLittleStar

Thanks There are also three more lovelies, but we only have their real names, so won't out them here, but you know who you are Xx


Back off to PMs Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks

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phantomnamechanger · 14/05/2013 17:57

Bloody hell, poor woman.
I opened this expecting it was an ancient thread someone had bumped in error. Sad

Sending lots of love to Trin and the girls. we are all here for you any time of day or night. wishing you strength x

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ImpatientOne · 14/05/2013 18:04

I've made a donation through PayPal Thanks

Thanks to all the crafters and organisers, you are amazing - I wish I Could give more than just cash but right now it's not possible Thanks

Sending love to Trin and her family xxxx

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Mouseface · 14/05/2013 18:25

Pistey - 'cheque' your post over the next few days xx

Sending love and huge Huggles to Trinity and her gorgeous girls xxxx

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EllenJanesthickerknickers · 14/05/2013 18:53

I have blue and cream donated wool via Pistey for Teamsurvival. (Which I haven't started yet.) Shall I do 2 squares for teamsurvival and 2 for TrinityRhino? Would that be OK?

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KnottyLocks · 14/05/2013 19:06

That would be perfect, Ellen. Thanks

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Wolfcub · 14/05/2013 19:13

quick question.

If we're no greens is a dark teal (db cashmerino) in or out? I think it's blue and so does dh but some might define it as green

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GoldenGreen · 14/05/2013 20:17

Have donated through the website x

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Jacksmania · 14/05/2013 20:46

Pistey,
I'm about to order more wool through Deramores (who ship fantastically fast), but shipping to Canada is quite pricey so I'd like to order more than just one or two balls of yarn, to make it worth it. I was going to order the Artesano purple (looks gorgeous), but could you recommend some other colours I should get, that are popular for blankets? For example, I read where you said that if choosing cream, to please get Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 013 - so that seems to be a colour we're using consistently, but I can't find it anywhere anymore :(

Is there another colour that would pretty much work in most blankets, so I could stock up a little and not pay oodles for shipping two balls of yarn each time?

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Jacksmania · 14/05/2013 20:47

BlushBlushBlush

Cripes, I just read what I wrote there and I sound like the worst cheapskate Blush - sorry Blush

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KnottyLocks · 14/05/2013 20:54

Jacks, our basic palette usually has blues. Purple and green generally appear too.

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KnottyLocks · 14/05/2013 20:55

Not a cheapskate, you're being practical. Smile Postage is horrendous.

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Alambil · 14/05/2013 20:58

where can we get these new wools from?

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KnottyLocks · 14/05/2013 21:00

Yarn Box have been in touch.

They are offering a discount to Mumsnet Woolly Hugs crafters.

Artesano Superwash DK(one of our suggested blanket wools) is available in all colours on their website for £4.25 a ball.

Discount code MNWH will give our knitters or donors another 10% off until the end of July.

Thank you, Yarn Box!

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KnottyLocks · 14/05/2013 21:01

Sublime at Deramores

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Alambil · 14/05/2013 21:02

oh fabulous Yarn Box

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JammyDodger1 · 14/05/2013 21:03

So really sad, have donated through paypal, and my thoughts are with Trinity

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KnottyLocks · 14/05/2013 21:03

Sublime at Black Sheep Cheaper!

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Jacksmania · 14/05/2013 21:03

Hm, I wonder how much their shipping is, maybe I'll order from them. Ok, purple, greens and blues it is :)


Do you have any thoughts on which brand of yarn/shade of beige you're going to start using when Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 013 isn't available anymore?

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Pancakeflipper · 14/05/2013 21:04

Got my needles at the ready... for some slow knitting. PM'ing you Pistey.

Loads of love Trinty and your gang xxxx

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KnottyLocks · 14/05/2013 21:07

Jacks, we're trying out a few creams. Just waiting for the delivery.

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