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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 the very lovely Ludoole. Crafters and donors, we need your help.

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KnottyAndPistey · 13/01/2016 17:02

I'm afraid we bring very sad news. Ludoole's beloved husband died at the beginning of December, he had been suffering from metastatic colorectal cancer. Such devastating news, we are so sorry that life has been so cruel. Our love and thoughts are with her and their family. Her thread is here. Bless her heart.

We have offered to make Ludoole and her boys a blanket to show our love and support and to offer what comfort we can, and we are delighted to say she has accepted.

So lovely donors and crafters, we are asking for help once again Sad Thanks

If you would like to be involved in any way, please post on this thread and PM with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc, we can help you with all of it.

Thank you so much Thanks


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.


    The Colours
    Blues and purples, greens
    Just for embellishments and accents: red but only this one please Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby,’ white, black, and Jenny Watson pure merino DK WM7 ‘taupe’


    Ideas and suggestions for squares.
    Ludoole and her sons have been talking, thank you so much to them for sharing their ideas. Beautiful.

    He loved all aspects of music.
    He travelled the world through his work and loved it.
    He loved flying-he had a private pilots licence and loved flying above the clouds.
    He loved fireworks and did huge displays. Blue fireworks are particularly symbolic.
    He loved to see the sea.
    He loved animals, especially their yorkie Will.
    He used to leave little notes with hearts on for her to find.
    He loved pottering in the garden and made me a rose garden before he died.
    He believed in Angels.
    Lastly we used to look at the stars at night while holding each other tightly..

    We also have the family’s initials, if anyone would like to tackle these, please PM..


    Please don't feel daunted by these suggestions, 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 expert are equally welcomed. It really is the love and thought that counts.

    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 heartfelt thanks for your support


    Thinking of Ludoole, her beloved DH, their family and friends.

    Thanks
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KnottyAndPistey · 21/07/2016 11:44

Thank you to everyone, beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving for lovely Ludoole. Heartfelt thanks to all

Thanks sorry have lost the name Beautiful crochet in blue and purple, just gorgeous, lovely design Star


Thanks CB Super textured knits in a soft heather purple. Star


Thank you both so much Thanks

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KnottyAndPistey · 31/07/2016 16:29

Lovely woolly treasure has arrived safely! Huge thanks Thanks

Thanks WhoreMoanieGrainger Fabulous crochet in a dark purple/blue, gorgeous. Star


Thank you! Thanks

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Ludoole · 05/11/2016 14:45

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the beautiful 'woolly hug'blanket that we received this week SmileFlowers.
It is absolutely beautiful and the boys and i have already spent an evening cuddled up on the settee underneath it.
The detail is amazing. Thankyou to everybody who enabled us to recieve the blanket. It will be treasured all our lives. FlowersFlowers xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 06/11/2016 07:22

Huge hugs lovely, so glad the blanket is with you, love in every stitch we say and it is true, our thoughts are very much with you all. xxxxx

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