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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.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe - imprisoned Iranian mother - Woolly Hug?

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twofingerstoGideon · 28/07/2016 09:17

www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jul/26/family-of-charity-worker-detained-in-iran-write-to-boris-johnson

I've been following this case for a while; it's so sad. Could we do something - a woolly hug or some yarn bombing? Someone has posted in the 'In The News' topic, saying it's Nazanin's 'wool' wedding anniversary coming up.
link here

Would anyone be up for doing something?

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MadisonAvenue · 15/12/2016 16:44

That is really, really beautiful!
I can see my square too.

twofingerstoGideon · 15/12/2016 19:17

Beautiful!

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PeaceOfWildThings · 15/12/2016 21:47

That's wonderful, so very beautiful and cheery and snuggly. Just a simple blanket really, hope that it brings them joy and comfort.

ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 19/12/2016 21:54

It is beautiful, well done everyone and Sarah for joining it too!
(I can see mine too)

twofingerstoGideon · 02/01/2017 10:35

Second blanket ready to go! Will try to get a better picture...

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MadisonAvenue · 02/01/2017 18:40

Another absolute beauty!

elsaandbosley · 02/01/2017 21:18

Stunning.

KnottyAndPistey · 03/01/2017 17:08

Oh Gids thats BEAUTIFUL xxxx

KnottyAndPistey · 03/01/2017 17:09

Should probably shorten you to two fingers rather than Gids!

Marcipex · 05/01/2017 23:12

I can see one of mine, I'm so pleased.

KnottyAndPistey · 06/01/2017 07:47

Morning Brew

More pics to come, the blankets will both be with TwoFingers to Gideon next week, and then onto Richard's mum, so glad we managed this, thank you everyone. Thinking of Naz, Gabby, Richard and them all xxxx

twofingerstoGideon · 08/01/2017 14:58

Here are a few more pictures of Nazanin's blanket. Have tried to get in every square, so that contributors can see theirs!

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twofingerstoGideon · 08/01/2017 14:59

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twofingerstoGideon · 08/01/2017 15:00

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Marcipex · 08/01/2017 15:52

Lovely, thanks for the pics.

KnottyAndPistey · 09/01/2017 16:05

Beautiful inside and out xxxx

MadisonAvenue · 10/01/2017 01:06

Absolutely beautiful!

Newyearnewbrain · 10/01/2017 01:18

I'm not a knitter at all but have supported this case too. I'm stunned by this blanket, you lot are a talented bunch.

elsaandbosley · 10/01/2017 12:22

Aren't they beautiful. When Naz gets to see them she will be so touched.

twofingerstoGideon · 19/01/2017 19:43

The blankets are now with the family and Naz's mother in law sends the following message:

Thank you so much for the magnificent blankets that arrived today. They are incredible and will be treasured forever. Would you please thank all the clever and lovely people who contributed to the making and an absolutely enormous thanks to you for assembling it!
Love from Barbara and all the family xxx

Can I also say a massive, massive thanks to everyone and to the head honchos of woolly hugs. I'm so glad we did this!

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KnottyAndPistey · 20/01/2017 10:56

So glad we did this too, wonderful news, may it be soon that Naz and Gabby can enjoy using their Woolly Hugs.

Thanks for being the driving force here TwoFingerstoGids, we wouldn't have got here without you Thanks

mintthins · 20/01/2017 10:59

Beautiful blankets, and a lovely letter from her MIL.

Wolfiefan · 20/01/2017 11:17

Thanks for the update. Best wishes for the whole family. Flowers

ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 20/01/2017 12:02

Can't stop but welling up
❤💙💚💛💜

nottakenpersonally · 21/01/2017 22:12

Wow they are truly beautiful. Well done all you crafty people!