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Woolly hugs

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. Photos of the finished Blanket for CatThiefKeith's family and a message from her DH now on this original thread. TITLE EDITED BY MNHQ

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KnottyAndPistey · 11/10/2017 16:01

Just devastating. Like many we just couldn’t take it in that CatThiefKeith had died so suddenly from the bastard illness meningitis. Utterly shocking. Words really do fail, we are just so very sorry life has been so cruel to her, her DH, young daughter, their families and friends. We are so pleased to say that her DH has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, and we hope that he and their DD will feel our love and support and that the blanket may give whatever comfort it can to them. There is a thread here if you would like to post condolences She brought a smile to so many faces with her stories of her mad life, Mumsnet is a sadder place without her here.

We want to make it a real tribute and celebration of CTK, will you join us?

We shall need crocheters, knitters and donors. If you would like to donate wool or funds, we can match you up. If you would like to join in but need donated wool, we can help there too. Please message with your offer of help.

Our palette for CTK is quite specific, so please do read carefully

  • Red, her DH has asked for it to be predominantly red, and we will be using these 2 for consistency one of these please, Drops Merino Extra Fine 11 Red, or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby’ please. *Turquoise and lighter blues *Cream, one of the following - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru, Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream, or Drops Merino 01 off white *Apple, pistachio and lime greens
  • Orange - one of these please, Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK - Pumpkin (373) orDebbie Bliss Rialto DK - Tangerine (56) or Debbie Bliss Rialto DK - Burnt Orange (43) *Coral - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 55 only please *Lighter silver Just for embellishments please - Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM7 Taupe -

Ideas and suggestions for squares.
Her DH has asked for any camper van motifs or designs and then ideas to come from her MN friends. Now different folk knew her in different ways, whether it was debating the existence of goldfish in funfairs or taking dogs on trains, many many stories were shared, and we would like to reflect these, so please, if you have an idea that you would like to share, please do, or post on the thread and we will try and get someone crafting it, but what we ask is that you send us a note we can pass on with the blanket to explain your ideas, help create a memory blanket for her DD. We hope that makes sense. xxx

Important - The Yarn we are Using….
Artesano Superwash Merino DK
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
Katia Merino 100% DK
Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool 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

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

There is support for buying colours on our website, here. Previous blankets can be seen on our website All crafting abilities genuinely_ welcome, squares made by beginner or expert are equally welcomed. It really is the love and thought that counts.

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MadisonAvenue · 19/10/2017 09:58

I've made a start with this heart (and I'm a poet and I don't know it) last night.

Woolly Hugs. Photos of the finished Blanket for CatThiefKeith's family and a message from her DH now on this original thread. TITLE EDITED BY MNHQ
bookbook · 19/10/2017 10:35

Thats lovely Madison :)

Okkitokkiunga · 19/10/2017 11:24

Can't wait for wool to arrive. I've planned what I am going to do - no camper van sadly as that's waaaay beyond me. These are such beautiful squares.

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KnottyAndPistey · 19/10/2017 12:39

Last posting for CTK will be Saturday 2nd December

Beautiful heart there! xxx

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PUGaLUGS · 20/10/2017 15:12

Are these two colours the right colours of turquoise and silver?

If not I can order something different and put these back into my stash.

Woolly Hugs. Photos of the finished Blanket for CatThiefKeith's family and a message from her DH now on this original thread. TITLE EDITED BY MNHQ
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KnottyAndPistey · 20/10/2017 17:51

Both perfect pug, thank you xxxxx

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Oncewaswho · 20/10/2017 19:43

I had red but none of my other colours really went with it so I've gone for a single colour square.

Woolly Hugs. Photos of the finished Blanket for CatThiefKeith's family and a message from her DH now on this original thread. TITLE EDITED BY MNHQ
elephantoverthehill · 20/10/2017 20:12

These are my latest offerings. The logos are laser cut in fleece fabric, if anyone wants to send me a digital line drawing I will be happy to cut them out. It won't be until after half term though. especially for knitters like me who lack some finesse

elephantoverthehill · 20/10/2017 20:13

Sorry, here they are.

Woolly Hugs. Photos of the finished Blanket for CatThiefKeith's family and a message from her DH now on this original thread. TITLE EDITED BY MNHQ
AuditAngel · 20/10/2017 20:46

I have stumbled across this thread this evening. I haven't been around much lately and hadn't heard the terrible news until now.

bookbook · 20/10/2017 20:53

well, here is the one I have finished tonight - hearts in red ,
lovely squares Once and elephant ( how on earth do you laser cut fleece?)

Woolly Hugs. Photos of the finished Blanket for CatThiefKeith's family and a message from her DH now on this original thread. TITLE EDITED BY MNHQ
Phantomoutforthechill · 20/10/2017 21:10

Name change for Halloween. They are lovely squares. Um Book I can trace around around a digital image on the program our CAM machine understands and it will cut it out. We usually use the laser cutter for wood and acrylic (solid form aka perspex) but it can be used for fabric, paper and card, even fondant icing. We only do the icing as a demonstration as it is used for other materials not just food.

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KnottyAndPistey · 21/10/2017 11:00

Morning all Brew

Beautiful squares!

Has everyone got yarn who was asking?

Am posting the taupe now bookbook!

Is anyone still waiting though?

Will be back with some more thank yous later xxx

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Jux · 21/10/2017 11:09

I am, Knotty. Morning! Bright and sunny here, beautiful crispness to the world too!

Jux · 21/10/2017 11:12

Beautiful squares showing up, you’re all so industrious!

Elephant, that’s a very generous offer! I am very tempted; I’ll see if I can find a decent line drawing - any other instructions needed, like size etc?

Phantomoutforthechill · 21/10/2017 11:18

Jux no restriction on the size except for no bigger than the size of the knitted square. I only have red or orange fleece available, other colours or felt would have to be sent. Feel free to take up the offer.

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KnottyAndPistey · 21/10/2017 11:19

Ahhhhh Jux - let me follow up, yours was coming directly from a lovely donor xxx

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bookbook · 21/10/2017 12:06

Thank you K&P - I have most of the next one done, ready so that will be good :)

IDoLikeARainbow · 21/10/2017 15:45

Finished this one, never done a ‘design’ before so am pretty pleased, hope CTK would approve.
Have been dreaming about crocheting again whilst I was trying to work it out so will go back to some simpler squares now with the leftover yarn.

Woolly Hugs. Photos of the finished Blanket for CatThiefKeith's family and a message from her DH now on this original thread. TITLE EDITED BY MNHQ
Whatsthatbrightlght · 22/10/2017 09:36

I'm waiting for wool knotty x

MadisonAvenue · 22/10/2017 09:47

This is my second one for CTK, haven't enough yarn for a third so I'll post these this week with some Candy squares.

Woolly Hugs. Photos of the finished Blanket for CatThiefKeith's family and a message from her DH now on this original thread. TITLE EDITED BY MNHQ
MrsHathaway · 22/10/2017 10:16

My first two, in glorious donor wool FlowersStar

I am stuck choosing a two-colour design for the third as I won't have enough red for another solid. Will post with some other things once I get my head together Grin

Woolly Hugs. Photos of the finished Blanket for CatThiefKeith's family and a message from her DH now on this original thread. TITLE EDITED BY MNHQ
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KnottyAndPistey · 23/10/2017 11:07

Morning lovely peeps Brew

Gorgeous squares, so lovely thank you

Whatsthatbrightlight Your yarn is coming directly from a donor, and we know she has ordered for you, so stand by!

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/10/2017 11:11

Already here!

Lovely woolly treasure has arrived safely! Huge thanks Thanks

Thanks KB In a vibrant turquoise and cream, gorgeous crochet, mixed colour traditional grannies and a super 3D flower, lovely. Star

And another wonderful donor to thank - yarn safely with your crafter

Thanks HoggyTruffle Star

Thank you so so much xxx

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Whatsthatbrightlght · 23/10/2017 12:30

Thanks Knotty. I hope I can do them justice x