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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 slinkysaluki. Crafters and donors, we need your help.

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KnottyAndPistey · 30/11/2017 18:12

Desperately sad and news we’re afraid. In September, lovely slinky’s DH died very suddenly, they had been together 26 years. He was only 51. Such a terrible shock. So devastating for her, their teen boys, families and friends, so hard to make any sense, we can only begin to imagine how helpless and sad they feel, life is so cruel. We are so very sorry and send so much love to them all. Slinky’s thread tis here if you would like to post a message.



We have offered to make slinkysaluki a blanket to show our love and support and to offer what comfort we can, and we are delighted to say she has accepted. Will you help us make this for her and their boys?

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.


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
  • Katia Merino 100% 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

    Some ideas from slinky...
    He loved David Bowie and music, mainly heavy rock like ACDC.
    He liked the gym specifically weights.
    Roller hockey was a big part of his life as our son H played nationally and accompanied him all over the country and abroad.
    Our other son M is a gifted rhythm guitar player.
    Also we foster dogs, maintenance greyhound and lurchers types.


    Lovely slinky has suggested a colour theme..
    Navy blue (anything from denim to navy is perfect)
    Teal, but please avoid those vibrant teals
    Silvery greys
    Mustard - but just this one please Drops Merino Extra Fine - Mustard (30)
    For embellishments/accents purples, green, creams, orange and red.

    Simple or complex, made by beginner or expert, we genuinely welcome them all. It really is the love and thought that counts.

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

    Previous blankets can be seen on our website


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


    Lovely Slinky we are thinking of you all, sending love and strength. xxxxx
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DoubleR · 29/03/2018 22:57

Glad they got there safely Smile
It's the Jan Eaton tricolour square but just using the two colours.

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KnottyAndPistey · 27/03/2018 18:09

Beautiful squares have been arriving - so very lovely, huge thanks to all the super crafters, you are an awesome bunch Thanks




Thanks DoubleR Gorgeous designs in dark blue and denim , which one is this DR? Star



Thank you so much xxxxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 14/03/2018 15:31

More woolly treasure has arrived safely, all absolutely lovely Thanks


Thanks ScienceRocks Just lovely, a zig zag design in a silvery blue, beautiful Star


Thank you so much xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/02/2018 15:21

Beautiful squares have been arriving, huge love and thanks to the crafters, all just marvellous. Thanks



Thanks WhoKnowsWheretheTimeGoes This one got left behind I think, fabulous bobble design - a set of weights, wonderful. Star

Thanks Jinglebells99 A fabulous greyhound design in mustard. Star

Thanks WhenDoISleep Beautiful corner to corner knit and mitred corner too, in silver, teal and navy, beautiful. Star


Thank you so much everyone xxxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 21/02/2018 11:15

Morning all :)


Half term is officially over now, and am attempting to catch up! Please bear with



Gin

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KnottyAndPistey · 11/02/2018 11:25

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving, absolutely gorgeous, huge thanks to all the crafters for what they do. Just awesome.

Thanks MrsHathaway In a rich navy, a beautiful heart design and gorgeous solid granny. Star

Thanks BigApple In mustard and deep blues, beautiful crochet designs, , a lovely granny heart, beautiful patterns and flowers, glorious. Star



Thank you so much lovelies xxxx

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MrsHathaway · 08/02/2018 16:05

Oh I'm glad. Thank you for checking.

I carefully sorted squares and made up labels and packed parcels ... and looked at the pile of parcels and the pile of labels, and swore.

BlushBlushBlush

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KnottyAndPistey · 08/02/2018 15:48

MrsH - have found the beautiful squares, sorry, didn't realise they were in with the CH ones

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KnottyAndPistey · 08/02/2018 15:47
Gin
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PurpleFrog · 07/02/2018 18:33

Pistey - phew! Grin

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Wh0KnowsWhereTheT1meG0es · 07/02/2018 17:11

I'm planning to post tomorrow.

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KnottyAndPistey · 07/02/2018 16:29

MrsH - will do xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 07/02/2018 16:29

Tis very dark in here, just took it took the back door and lo



it is def silver!

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KnottyAndPistey · 07/02/2018 16:28

IT's SILLLLVVVEEERRRR!!!!!!!!!


Soz P Gin xxxx

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PurpleFrog · 07/02/2018 13:28

It would have been an "old" silver - DB Cashmerino DK - maybe it has gone a bit brown round the edges with age? Grin

I took some photos so will check when I get home tonight...

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KnottyAndPistey · 07/02/2018 13:08

Maybe it is silver PF - you know me Grin

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MrsHathaway · 07/02/2018 13:05

I sent some in a grey posting bag - one of several for postage reasons. I know at least one bag has landed as it's been on FB. Could you please check? I may well have omitted the note ...

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PurpleFrog · 07/02/2018 12:47

Aarghhh - did I use taupe? I meant to use silver. I must have got confused with the other squares on the go. Sorry! Blush

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KnottyAndPistey · 07/02/2018 12:24

I see where I went wrong!

Thanks Okki Beautiful traditional grannies and a flower design too, in mustard and denim. Fabulous. . Star


these xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 07/02/2018 12:20

More woolly treasure has arrived safely, all absolutely lovely Thanks

Thanks WhatsThatBrightLight Beautiful knits in silver and teal, super snuggly textures, lovely. . Star

Thanks Clairethewitch70 Beautiful knits and granny squares in silver and teal, just super. Star

Thanks PurpleFrog Wonderful crochet on a bright blue with red and taupe, gorgeous paw print and sweet greyhound, adorable. Star

Thanks Okki Just gorgeous solid grannies in a soft heathery [purple, wonderful. Star

Thanks Raptor In mustard and blues, beautiful crochet designs, gorgeous. Star

Thanks VittysCardigan and AhKnits Hope I have this right! Beautiful knits and crochet in denim blue and mustard gorgeous grannies, and super hearts, fabulous. Star

Thanks MNP In silver, teal and denim, gorgeous crochet designs. Star

Thanks Zing Two gorgeous traditional grannies in denim blue , silver and mustard Star


Thanks SevenTillFour Beautiful knits in teal, mustard and denim blue, beautiful. Star



Heartfelt thanks to everyone xxxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 07/02/2018 12:19

Afternoon :) Brew

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KnottyAndPistey · 06/02/2018 09:57

This week is perfect! xxx

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CommunistLegoBloc · 06/02/2018 09:47

Oh GOD I am so late. Can I post this week? I’m so sorry!

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KnottyAndPistey · 06/02/2018 09:43

Morning!


Brew

Lots of squares here, will be sorting later, just wonderful, thank you xxxx

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PurpleFrog · 31/01/2018 18:02

Not as late as mine.... but they went 1st class this afternoon!

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