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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. Billie’s Butterfly Blankets for a London Children’s Hospice

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KnottyAndPistey · 13/09/2017 18:55

This is a very special project to help support bereaved families at a London children’s hospice.

We have been approached by lovely MrsDV who works here asking if we can make special blankets for the bed in their Butterfly Suite (post bereavement room) so these will be used to to dress the bed with. We are so glad she did. At an intensely bleak and dark time there is still something very positive and personal that together we can do for the child and their family.

Our blankets are always handmade with love and compassion and so are perfect. We can help care for the whole family at this time by covering the child in bed so they look comfortable and cosy whilst sending love and a hug to their bereaved parents. Loved and looked after. Thanks

The hospice would like to have these blankets in hand for time to come so that they can be ready.

We need your help to achieve this for them, we always say love in every stitch and it will be true again this time, thank you so much if you feel you can help. Our aim is to make four single bed sized blankets, two suitable for younger children and two for older. The hospice have asked for soft colours and with a butterfly theme

If you’d like to donate funds to help us achieve this, please message us, or if you need resources to take part then do let us know. We don’t want anyone unable to take part due to cost.

Crafting info

Star We will be using Stylecraft Special DK as blankets will need to be very practical, six inch squares made using 4mm hook or needles. Knit or crochet equally welcome.

The colours…
Duck egg, grape, sage, storm, parchment, pale rose, raspberry, cloud blue, sherbert.

NB – Just these please, no blocking of squares and please knot off sturdily when changing colours or finishing, leave a good end and use a needle to sew in the peskies.

Simple squares are very welcome, but if looking for an idea for theme, these are their suggestions…

Butterflies/Hearts
Teddies, cars, toys, cats etc
Stars, leaves, feathers etc

Last posting please to be Saturday 14th October

Thank you doesn’t seem enough, but the most enormous thank you. Star Thanks

Woolly Hugs. Billie’s Butterfly Blankets for a London Children’s Hospice
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Worsethingshappenatsea · 16/12/2017 10:38

Blankets look beautiful fantastic work construction crew ❤️ So pleased to have been a part of this project and to spot some of my squares ! I joined mumsnet to follow the long running "Any old prolapse " threads and came across Woolly Hugs whilst off work after my operation in September.
I taught myself to crochet so I could take part in this and am addicted now !

MadisonAvenue · 17/12/2017 11:16

These are just so beautiful!

MadisonAvenue · 17/12/2017 11:18

Worsethings It is just a bit addictive isn't it?!
There are always several projects running to feed that addiction 😊

KnottyAndPistey · 18/12/2017 10:09

arf at Madison!

But yes, lots!

And the Chernobyl project launch literally just round the corner, last year it was Jan 6th!

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Worsethingshappenatsea · 19/12/2017 21:36

Yes I will definitely be looking to take part in a new project in the new year Smile

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