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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...We are making a blanket for MamaTeeTee and her children : Lovely donors and crafters, we need your help.

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KnottyAndPistey · 22/03/2016 19:08

You may have heard the dreadfully sad news that MamaTeeTee’s husband died suddenly at the end of December. Mental ill health can be such a devastating illness. Bless his heart. Life has been very cruel to them. We send MamaTeeTee and their little children our love and are so sorry for their loss. Thanks

We are so glad that she has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, we hope it may give whatever comfort it can. There will be love crafted into every stitch. MamaTeeTee’s thread is here...

So we are now asking for help once again Sad Thanks

We need crocheters, knitters and donors (of funds or wool) Sincere thanks. Thanks If you would like to be involved in any way, please post on this thread and PM us with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc, we can help you with all of it.

Thank you so much Thanks

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

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 - Try Wool Warehouse, Wise Badger, Laughing Hens

The Colours

  • Greys
  • Blues

From MamaTeeTee
His favourite things were family time, food and the gym. Our initials are M, C, L, Z. He was a builder and loved his work. He was so talented. He loved music - he would listen to anything. He was born in the wrong era as he loved 50s and 60s music.

I'm overwhelmed by your kindness. It's such a lovely thing for you all to do for us. X

Bless her heart, we will make something very beautiful for them as a tribute to her fabulous DH.

Simple or complex, made by beginner or expert, we genuinely welcome them all. It really is the love and thought that counts. There is support for buying colours on our website, here. Squares to be six inches, using 4mm needles or hook. Previous blankets can be seen on our website If looking for ideas for a pattern, there are many linked to from our website under Crafting

We also have a Facebook page Woolly Hugs and are on Twitter @Woolly_Hugs

When ready for posting, please PM for info. As always, we thank you so much for your support,

So sad that another blanket is needed. MamaTeeTee, we are thinking of you and sending our love.

Thanks
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notonyurjellybellynelly · 02/04/2016 19:36

HI Mama, I so wish you weren't in need of one of the blankets, but you very sadly are, and its from us to you with love. xxxxxxx

pterobore · 02/04/2016 19:43

Hello, I missed this thread before. I have some drops in the right colours so I will crochet a square. I'll go and have a look for a nice new pattern

FiveGoMadInDorset · 04/04/2016 22:51

Hello

I have PM'd you as I have lost the adress where to send squares, all wrapped up and ready to go

KnottyAndPistey · 05/04/2016 08:00

Morning, apologies, have been away for a couple of days, back and catching up right now, thank you everyone Thanks

Brew
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SoupDragon · 05/04/2016 11:37

One brick wall in the post later today when I've finished scoffing Malteaser bunnies

Woolly Hugs...We are making a blanket for MamaTeeTee and her children : Lovely donors and crafters, we need your help.
BeccaMumsnet · 05/04/2016 17:29

Hi all - we're just popping this over to Woolly Hugs.

KnottyAndPistey · 06/04/2016 14:39

Thank you Becca, much appreciated Wine

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KnottyAndPistey · 06/04/2016 14:39

Love it Soupy thank you !

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KnottyAndPistey · 06/04/2016 14:39

Lots of thank yous this afternoon, everyone is absolutely marvellous, such a lot of thought, love and care has gone into these squares. Thanks

Thanks BlueEyeshadow In a graphite grey, super granny squares. Gorgeous. Star

Thanks GH Beautiful knits in blues, super textures, just lovely. Star

Thanks SS Beautiful crochet, super heart embellishment, lovely C2Cs. Star

Thanks Rubycon Lovely knits in denim and soft baby blue. Fabulous Star

Thank you everyone, just marvellous Thanks

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BlueEyeshadow · 06/04/2016 15:37

Oh good, glad they arrived.

Sanchar · 06/04/2016 17:28

Just wondering when the deadline is for squares? Had ill family again and have only managed one square so far.

KnottyAndPistey · 07/04/2016 10:38

hope all are recovering Sanchar ?

No huge rush, we've not actually set a date yet, but think another 3 weeks or so

Thanks
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MadisonAvenue · 07/04/2016 14:14

I've not checked in for a few days but thanks for the lovely yarn which arrived at the weekend. I've had a cold so didn't start knitting again until yesterday. Have to say, this is the first time I've knitted anything other than garter or stocking stitch and it's a bit addictive this knitting isn't it!

I have a few ends of yarn left so I'm hoping there's enough to make another square.

Mama I've been thinking of you while I've been knitting - each square comes with love.

Sanchar · 07/04/2016 16:13

All recovered now, thank goodness.

Second square done now, reckon I can get 2 more with the wool I have left.

We lost bil to suicide two years ago so have been thinking of both him and mamateetee's husband while knitting.

KnottyAndPistey · 08/04/2016 09:49

As we say Madison andSanchar, it really is the love and thought that counts

Thank you so much xxxx

Addictive? Yayy, we got you :) xx

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WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 08/04/2016 14:45

Hi. Hope mama and her dcs are coping ok.

I have made 2 squares for their hug.

I have made 2 extra ones, blue and purple stripes, to finish off the last of the drops I have. If they are ok for mama, please use them. If not, please use them wherever you think is best.

Flowers for mama
Chocolate for Z and L

Wolfiefan · 08/04/2016 15:45

Soup that's gorgeous. I too will need an address. I am just finishing square 3!

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 08/04/2016 23:06

Cam anybody tell me where I have put 3 completed squares???

KnottyAndPistey · 09/04/2016 08:10

Morning!

In the fridge?
Behind the sofa?
Under the sofa?
In a pile of papers?

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ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 09/04/2016 16:29

I've just seen this thread and so very sorry to hear the devastating news about MamaTeeTee's DH. Sad
I will contribute a few squares.
X

FiveGoMadInDorset · 09/04/2016 18:31

Four squares in the post today

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 10/04/2016 00:33

Squares all rounded up now. All peskies sewn in.
Might have enough wool for one more. Then I will post them.
They were in the OTHER knitting bag. Hmm

KnottyAndPistey · 10/04/2016 07:14

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh

The OTHER knitting bag........

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KnottyAndPistey · 10/04/2016 07:14

Thank you everyone Thanks

and morning Brew

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WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 10/04/2016 08:29

One of "several"...Blush