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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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KnottyLocks · 15/05/2013 07:40

Morning Brew

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fanjodisfunction · 15/05/2013 07:47

Morning fellow blanketeers spent my evening searching for crocodile patterns, I will link on here later.

My thoughts are still with you trin.

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droitwichmummy · 15/05/2013 07:59

Morning all Brew

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BeerTricksPotter · 15/05/2013 08:00

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 15/05/2013 08:00

fan You will get wool today, via me from a lovely donor of funds, but if there are bits of colours you need, do shout, as I have lots of colours here. X

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tribpot · 15/05/2013 08:01

I've asked for our current support thread to be renamed again as we are now blanketeering for Trinity as well.

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fanjodisfunction · 15/05/2013 08:25

Thanks pistey I will do, I'm posting something for you today as well.

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droitwichmummy · 15/05/2013 09:43

Ravelry thread ready and waiting

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 15/05/2013 09:49

Thanks Droitwich, have just linked to it from the FB page, will now do the same for our Twitter folk. Thanks

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NC78 · 15/05/2013 10:14

So sorry to hear this xxx

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LandofOoo · 15/05/2013 10:24

So sad that another woolly hug is needed, I can crochet some more squares, will pm now.

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Thumbwitch · 15/05/2013 10:53

Bit slow here - but glad I've found this. Definitely count me in - will pm now as well.

I just can't believe it's happened to Trin again, how awful for her and her poor DDs. :(

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JaxTellerIsAllMine · 15/05/2013 11:00

oh! That is horrific. I am shocked to read this. Im in. Is it the usual wool and size/colours?

Thinking of Trinity and the kiddies. Flowers

Just let me know what/when/how

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JulesJules · 15/05/2013 11:01

Count me in.

Much love to Trinity and her family, I couldn't believe it when I saw her thread.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 15/05/2013 11:07

Huge thanks everyone Thanks

Just in PMs now X

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BornToFolk · 15/05/2013 11:09

I'm in too. Such shocking and horrible news.

Much love to Trinity and her family.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 15/05/2013 11:11

Really is Sad

Thank you X

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fanjodisfunction · 15/05/2013 11:31

Wool is here pistey lovely colours!

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TheThickPlottens · 15/05/2013 11:40

So sad for Trinity and her family.

I'm just after ordering yarn so count me in. Will pm soon.

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MNPin2013 · 15/05/2013 13:30

I am in, crochet.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 15/05/2013 14:39

Thank you Thanks

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Thumbwitch · 15/05/2013 15:01

I'm sorry, I've gorn and interfered again - I had a thought that maybe a cow would make Trin smile, you remember her thread about her DP and her arguing over whether a dead washed up cow on the beach was finders' keepers and could they eat it? - and I asked her if a cow on the blanket would make her smile and she said yes, it would.

So if anyone can manage a cow... Thanks and sorry!

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droitwichmummy · 15/05/2013 15:03

Lets go for it then Thumb!

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BIWI · 15/05/2013 15:18

Troublemaker, Thumb! Grin

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Thumbwitch · 15/05/2013 15:49

Grin - I know!
Purple and silver cow, DWM?

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