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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. 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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catmadcaz · 02/12/2017 14:19

Count me in.

Zhx3 · 02/12/2017 23:30

Please count me in - I would like to donate yarn x

Spindelina · 03/12/2017 16:48

I’ll do some squares. I’ve got some denimish wool, but will try to get other colours ar my local DB stockist.

BigApple11 · 04/12/2017 10:47

My wool has arrived, thank you so much ☺️

KnottyAndPistey · 04/12/2017 10:47

Oh that is such good news!

Does anyone else need yarn? We have wonderful donors all ready xxxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 04/12/2017 10:48

@TroubledTribble28 - we need your address lovely xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 04/12/2017 10:52

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Saturday 28th January will be our last posting for squares for Slinky's Woolly Hug.

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MrsHathaway · 04/12/2017 12:25

Dark blue yarn safely received this morning, thank you FlowersBrewStar

Stitchit · 04/12/2017 13:22

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MadisonAvenue · 04/12/2017 14:17

Thank you so much for the lovely yarn which has just arrived!

Whatsthatbrightlght · 04/12/2017 15:25

Woolly loveliness has arrived today. Thank you! x

Ironfloor · 04/12/2017 15:38

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catmadcaz · 04/12/2017 18:22

Received wool today thank you K &P

CommunistLegoBloc · 04/12/2017 18:42

Wool has arrived x

Sasbel · 04/12/2017 20:39

Beautiful wool has arrived, will get going.

KnottyAndPistey · 04/12/2017 20:55

Hello and goodbye to Ironfloor - anyone see what she posted?!

Fabulous news that yarn is already arriving - all hail the donors, we love them! Thank you xxx

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WitchDancer · 04/12/2017 23:10

Thank you, my woolly loveliness has arrived safely 😁

MadisonAvenue · 05/12/2017 05:53

I didn't see what was deleted, wish I had - deletions leave me very curious!

The donors are wonderful! FlowersStar

TheNinjaGooseIsHooking · 05/12/2017 08:06

lovely woolly wool has arrived, thank you Flowers

clairethewitch70 · 05/12/2017 17:22

Count me in - could I have some donor wool please?

ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 06/12/2017 22:30

I am happy to crochet. I’ll order some wool this week.

clairethewitch70 · 08/12/2017 14:34

Wool received thanks to my lovely donor SC of C.

TheSquatLobster · 08/12/2017 22:38

Some gorgeous colours have arrived. Can hear my hook calling. Thanks lovely people.

Okkitokkiunga · 08/12/2017 23:17

I haven't received my donor wool yet. Getting itchy fingers.

MadisonAvenue · 11/12/2017 15:41

My squares are all done so will be in the post after Christmas

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely slinkysaluki. Crafters and donors, we need your help.