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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 84CharingCrossRoad, lovely folk, we need your help.

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KnottyAndPistey · 07/02/2018 15:58

Many of you know 84CharingCrossRoad/Lottie and Wilf from across Mumsnet and across the years and we were so very sorry to hear their desperately sad news that her partner Alan had passed away at the end of January, he had cancer. We are so very sorry for their loss and our thoughts are with her, Wilf, his children, their families and friends

We have already sent a cosy blanket to Wilf and were glad to be able to do something very quickly, the news he loves it is wonderful. We were so glad when 84/Lottie accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug for her. We will make something very special.

Her original thread is here… but it is in chat so will disappear after 90 days. We see lots of you lovely folk are supporting her there, bless you.

So we come asking for help again Thanks
We would like to make a blanket full of love and comfort, a real tribute to A.

We shall need crocheters, knitters and donors. If you would like to donate wool or funds, we shall need both and we can match you up. If you would like to join in but need donated wool, we can help there too.We have part balls if any hookers need yarn, please say. Please PM us with your offers of help THANK YOU SO MUCH.


Some ideas here...
“A loved fishing and he had a motorbike and a ginger three legged cat.”
We do have initials if anyone would like to have a go.
Also having read Lottie’s thread some pigeons and seagulls might be rather lovely! We have had a request for a Bumbledog too.

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
King Cole Luxury Merino DK
Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK
Patons Merino Extrafine DK

Colourwise
Oranges, 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)
Purples
Blues
Green
with silver for accents and embellishments

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

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. Please knot off carefully when finishing or changing colour and sew your ends in, thank you! Previous blankets can be seen on our website

When ready for posting, it will be the Teddington address, if you would like to include a card for L&W, please do, we will pass it on.

Sending so much love Thanks

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NotAChristmasCakePop · 09/02/2018 16:27

Waves Just going to get the darning needle out!

Yiayoula · 09/02/2018 17:05

I'm in, will PM you .

NotAChristmasCakePop · 09/02/2018 17:13

done

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for 84CharingCrossRoad, lovely folk, we need your help.
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KnottyAndPistey · 10/02/2018 16:17

Mind you don't wave with your needle Pop, have someone's eye out Grin

Beautiful squares already!

Thank you xxxxx

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NormansNipple · 10/02/2018 16:49

I'd like to help! I need some yarn though, I'll send a PM...

NotAChristmasCakePop · 10/02/2018 21:09

Can't type and crochet/darn Grin

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KnottyAndPistey · 11/02/2018 11:22

Morning Brew

We already have lovely donors to thank. Your funds have arrived safely.

Honestly your donations mean so much, we always want to be inclusive, for everyone to join in if they would like to, and some folk just wouldn't be able to afford to. Your kind donations make it possible, we really are so grateful. Thank you Thanks

Thanks @BIWI Star
Thanks CT Star

You really are wonderful, bless you both xxxx

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TheNinjaGooseIsHooking · 12/02/2018 11:30

woolly wool has arrived, thank you Flowers

Whatsthatbrightlght · 12/02/2018 12:44

Woolly loveliness has arrived today. Thank you x

Sasbel · 12/02/2018 13:15

Woolly treasure has arrived, as has lovely and talented crocheter MiL, so will hopefully be posting back by the end of the week!

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KnottyAndPistey · 12/02/2018 14:17

Such good news that wool is already arriving!

Thank you wonderful donors xxxxx

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dangermouseisace · 12/02/2018 15:56

My ball came through today as well thanks- nearly finished a square already Smile

WitchDancer · 12/02/2018 16:48

My wool has arrived today, thank you 💕

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KnottyAndPistey · 13/02/2018 09:21

Good news :)

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KnottyAndPistey · 13/02/2018 09:22

Last posting for squares for Lottie and Wilf will be Monday 19th March

Thank you so much xxxx

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BigApple11 · 13/02/2018 11:27

My wool has arrived, thanks donors, will get cracking now x

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 13/02/2018 12:12

My squares are done - I will get them packed up and in the post as soon as possible. I am including the left-over yarn, in case it would be useful.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 13/02/2018 14:13

They’re in the post.

PurpleKittyKnitting · 13/02/2018 14:15

I received my donor ball yesterday, thanks bet much!

BlueEyeshadow · 13/02/2018 15:06

I posted my squares yesterday.

VittysCardigan · 13/02/2018 17:21

My wool arrived today. Thank you to the woolly donors x

catmadcaz · 13/02/2018 18:01

Wool has arrived !! Thanks am attempting a seagull Hmm

VittysCardigan · 13/02/2018 20:36

First square done. New pattern for me

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for 84CharingCrossRoad, lovely folk, we need your help.
Sasbel · 15/02/2018 15:48

With lovely MiL helping the squares are done! Will post them tomorrow.

WitchDancer · 15/02/2018 18:56

That's lovely Vitty