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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 3littlebadgers. Crafters and donors, please, we need your help

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KnottyAndPistey · 28/04/2015 16:44

I am afraid we bring very sad news. We heard recently that 3littlebadgers' beautiful baby daughter was stillborn. Bless them all, such a devastating loss, we are so very sorry. 3’s thread is here. if you would like to add a message.

No words really are there? Sad
3littlebadgers and her family are in our hearts and thoughts, and we send them our love.

We are so pleased that they have accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, there will be love for them all in every stitch. We hope it may give whatever comfort it can to them.

So, we will 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 us via KnottyAndPistey with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc and we’ll help you with all of it. All crafting abilities genuinely welcome, squares made by beginner or expert are equally welcomed. It really is the love and thought that counts.

Thanks

Suggestions for personalisations and motifs
3littlebadgers and her family have been thinking about their blanket and have come up with some lovely ideas for their beautiful baby. Bless them all.

3 associates her daughter with white, white flowers, feathers and clouds…

Her children have suggested pink angel wings, little footprints ( she was so active and kicked them a lot) white balloons from her funeral, and ducks and horses which they see when they visit her grave.

3 also said that the morning of her birth saw a brilliant pink sunrise. This would make a beautiful square too.

Such beautiful ideas, and we also have the initials for all their children if this is something you can help with, please PM.

Colours
Pure white
Pinks - from pale to vibrant
Warm purples
Duck egg - but one of these two please - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK ‘aqua’, or ‘duck egg’

Our Yarns

  • Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
  • Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
  • Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
    Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK? Artesano Superwash Merino DK
  • Patons Merino Extrafine DK (new this time)

    Just from the brands listed please because we know they combine for wash and wear. If you still have any of our wools that have been discontinued - Rowan Cashsoft DK, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK or James C. Brett Pure Merino DK in your stash, please do use them.

    Our listed yarns are all easily available online - Wise Badger have some very good offers at the moment, also Deramores, Wool Warehouse, Laughing Hens stock our brands too.

    Do use the crafting guide on the website to help you with lots of practical info such as help with buying colours, recommended online retailers and if interested there are a lot of linked suggestions for patterns. Squares to be 6 inches, using 4mm hook or needles. Always feel free to post questions on the thread if unsure. When finished double knot the yarn and using a needle please sew in your ends but don’t block your work. Then PM for details for posting.

    This means so much to the 3littlebadgers, thank you so much for joining with us.

    If not already, do join us on Facebook - MNWoollyHugs, or @MNWoollyHugs on Twitter, good ways to keep in touch in addition to here.



    As always, the most enormous thank you. Thinking of them all. xxx

    Thanks
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Rudawakening · 07/05/2015 14:58

Ive got the Debbie bliss Aqua for this, will pm for address to send once done.

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JustKeepKnitting · 07/05/2015 14:59

My phone cut the message off then.

So sorry to hear this. I have pink jenny watson yarn suitable.

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KnottyAndPistey · 07/05/2015 15:58

Thanks everyone, just on the way to the Post Office with today's parcels

Thanks

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KnottyAndPistey · 08/05/2015 14:15

Afternoon Brew :)

We have a lovely to thank today, thank you so much donors for what you do, really are fabulous, bless your hearts Thanks



Thanks Wheredoallthecalculatorsgo Star


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KnottyAndPistey · 08/05/2015 14:33

Woolly treasure arriving safely this morning, heartfelt thanks fabulous crafters, we are in awe Thanks



Thanks SpiralArchitect In white, purple, pink and duck egg, such beautiful crochet, super Star

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ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 08/05/2015 17:33

thinking of 3littlebadger's darling daughter.
the baby we lost would have been 6 last weekend - we have a pink sky connection with her as well, so making this square has a very special meaning to me for I'm thinking of both little girls while I'm crocheting.Sad

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MasterOfMuppets · 08/05/2015 18:57

So terribly sad for 3littlebadgers. I'd like to do a square too.
Pm on its way.

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KnottyAndPistey · 09/05/2015 07:25

Thank you so much Muppets, you have a reply from us xx

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KnottyAndPistey · 09/05/2015 07:26

Huge hugs for you lovely Zing thinking of your beautiful girl too Thanks

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McKayz · 09/05/2015 16:27

My donor yarn came today. Thank you very much!! Flowers

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SpiralArchitect · 09/05/2015 20:39

So pleased that my woolly squares have arrived safely.

Flowers Zing - thinking of you too.

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KnottyAndPistey · 10/05/2015 09:53

Thank you everyone Thanks

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Opheliabumps · 10/05/2015 13:20

My wool arrived yesterday, thank you!

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alibubbles · 10/05/2015 18:25

Have you received the wool yet knottyandPistey ?

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KnottyAndPistey · 11/05/2015 08:43

Oh yes!! Thank you SO much, we should have come here, we did post a thank you on our Facebook page the day it arrived, that even Debbie Bliss herself liked!!

Already some is in circulation and will be in 3's blanket. It was such a kind and generous thanking to do, THANK YOU Thanks

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KnottyAndPistey · 11/05/2015 08:44

Good news Ophelia - hope that was all ok?

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alibubbles · 11/05/2015 12:54

Thank you knottyandpistey I haven't visited the fb page, will do! Ooh, all warm about DB's like!

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Galena · 11/05/2015 13:12

I have created 2 squares which I hope my donor will be happy with. I shall deliver them next week :)

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KnottyAndPistey · 12/05/2015 09:56

Morning all, and thank you Thanks

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SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 12/05/2015 10:03

The yarn has arrived - it came yesterday, and I forgot to tell you - and I have made a start on knitting - I thought I could do two squares - one green with a pink flower and one vice versa.

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KnottyAndPistey · 12/05/2015 17:07

That;'s fabulous, thanks lovely xx

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KnottyAndPistey · 12/05/2015 17:07

Last posting for squares is to be Saturday 6th June


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EllenWheels · 18/05/2015 12:24

I'd like to make a square too - sending a PM.

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KnottyAndPistey · 18/05/2015 17:10

Thanks Ellen - you have a reply from us Thanks

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KnottyAndPistey · 18/05/2015 17:20

Lovely woolly treasure has arrived safely! Huge thanks to all Thanks


Thanks SoMauve In purple a gorgeous snuggly knit, just fabulous Star

Thanks Pocopearl In duck egg and purple, gorgeous crochet squares, beautiful. Star

Thanks Grockle A beautiful bobble heart, crocheted in duck egg. Just lovely Star

Thanks WoolPixie Three gorgeous crocheted squares, super hearts and flowers and a pink sunrise too, beautiful Star


Thank you so much everyone, just fabulous. Thanks

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