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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.

Woolly Hugs...We are making a blanket for toriap2 : Lovely donors and crafters, we need your help.

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KnottyAndPistey · 13/01/2016 16:57

Lovely toriap2 is one of our own Woolly Hug crew, and we were so very sorry to hear her desperately sad news that her DH had passed away. We are so very sorry for their loss and our thoughts are with her, their daughter and their family. We hope that this blanket will bring some comfort at such a devastating time, we were so glad they accepted our offer. Tori's thread is here.

We shall need crocheters, knitters and donors. If you would like to donate wool or funds, we shall need both and we can match you up. If you would like to join in but need donated wool, we can help there too.We have part balls if any hookers need yarn, please say. Please PM us with your offers of help THANK YOU SO MUCH.



  • Toria’s DH loved Dr Who so lots of themes for squares and embellishments right here, we are sure there must be heaps of patterns around.
  • We also have the family’s initials if this is something you can do.
  • Purple was his favourite colour.

The yarn we are using...

  • Artesano Superwash Merino DK
  • Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
  • Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
  • Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
  • Patons Merino Extrafine DK
  • Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK 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 palette:
Blues
Purple
Silver
Then these for accents/embellishments only: Jenny Watson pure merino DK WM7 ‘taupe’, white and black.

Please don't feel daunted, we love plain squares and simple textures too. They look as stunning as the more complex squares and play a vital role in the overall effect.

Squares to be 6 inches, using 4mm hook or needles.

All crafting abilities genuinely welcome, squares made by beginner or experienced are equally welcomed. It really is the love and thought that counts.

Please do post any questions regarding crafting on the thread or PM if you need help.

Do use thecrafting guide on the websiteto 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.

Our Crafting Guide is a good place for support, and previous blankets can be seen on our website too. We are on Facebook - Woolly Hugs and Twitter too @Woolly_Hugs both are good ways to keep in touch.



When finished please sew in those ends but don’t block your work. Then PM for details for posting.

 As always,thank you so much for any support you give us. These blankets really wouldn’t happen without your wonderful team efforts. Thinking of Toria and their daughter, all who love and miss her DH.

Thanks
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KnottyAndPistey · 18/01/2016 11:48

Another lovely donor to thank, honestly donations mean so much, we really are so grateful.

Thanks Volfeen Star

Bless your heart, thank you xx

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KnottyAndPistey · 19/01/2016 06:54

Morning Brew

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ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 19/01/2016 20:12

So sorry to hear about the devastating news about toriap2's husband. Sending lots of hugs to her and her family. Flowers

I will make 2 plain grannies for this blanket also.

KnottyAndPistey · 20/01/2016 08:29

Morning, thanks Zing Thanks

We have a lovely donor to thank, wool has arrived safely and your crafter will make something very special from you both Thanks

Thanks Zhx3 Star

Bless your heart xx

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KnottyAndPistey · 20/01/2016 08:39

Got a fez and bow tie being made, thank you lovely GlaikitFizzog

Woolly Hugs...We are making a blanket for toriap2 : Lovely donors and crafters, we need your help.
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WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 20/01/2016 20:34

Hi.

3 pretty balls of wool arrived today, thanks.

Sorry, only just got home. After school stuff on Wednesdays...

Glad you sent ones that can be used for both blankets. Sitting and designing now!

Will you pm me with a return address?

Can I send all blanket squares and boobs to the same place?

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 20/01/2016 20:36

Please pm me initials.

Thanks again.

KnottyAndPistey · 22/01/2016 15:30

Afternoon Brew

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KnittingPearl · 22/01/2016 21:06

Going in the post tomorrow, sending very best wishes and lots of hugs to toriap2 and her daughter.

Woolly Hugs...We are making a blanket for toriap2 : Lovely donors and crafters, we need your help.
KnottyAndPistey · 23/01/2016 08:14

I genuinely gasped then KP

You are amazing! That is just fabulous, they are just going to love that, good grief you are a clever knitter! Thank you xxxxx

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KnittingPearl · 23/01/2016 10:50

Absolute pleasure - all credit to the wonderful women (and men) on Ravelry, as I am not good at designing.

MrsHathaway · 25/01/2016 19:20

Sorry to nag, but I'm still waiting for woolly treasure. Has it not been sent or should I Paddington Bear the neighbours?

KnottyAndPistey · 26/01/2016 09:57

Morning Brew

Let me just check MrsH, apols have been away for a few days

Is anyone else still waiting?

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MrsHathaway · 26/01/2016 10:01

Don't worry, it's just that I'm in bed bored silly poorly and could do with keeping my hands busy.

KnottyAndPistey · 27/01/2016 07:51

Oh hope you feel better lovely MrsH, wool is on the way xx

Morning Brew

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WhoremoaneeGrainger · 28/01/2016 12:29

Hi Ladies.

Have pm'd you.

One down.......

TopazRocks · 28/01/2016 20:35

Only just read this after a few weeks away from MN. So very sad to hear of toriap2's loss. I will do some squares, gladly.

KnottyAndPistey · 29/01/2016 07:19

Morning, thanks both, you are lovely xxxx

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MrsHathaway · 29/01/2016 10:31

Safely received, 6"x4.5" down. Thank you!

KnottyAndPistey · 29/01/2016 10:44

Oh good news, hope you are feeling better xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 29/01/2016 10:45

Last posting for squares for lovely toria to be Monday 22nd February

Thank you so much Thanks Star

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KnottyAndPistey · 01/02/2016 11:30

Morning Brew

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KnottyAndPistey · 01/02/2016 11:35

Beautiful squares have been arriving, huge love and thanks to the crafters, what you do is just marvellous..

Thanks KnittingPearl On a beautiful heathery purple, a knitted Dalek and the word 'Jelly baby' - fabulous Dr Who references there, so clever Star

Bless you, Thanks

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KnottyAndPistey · 02/02/2016 08:43

Morning Brew

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ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 03/02/2016 17:41

3 squares each are done for Toria and Ludoole too.
Sending much love to all

Pistey
I sent you a PM