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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 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

Chatty thread whilst waiting for Chernobs 2019

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Okki · 14/12/2018 20:35

I'm waiting for the Chernobs thread to start - it's my favourite one . I am sure we're all horrendously busy - I'm trying to finish off DS's blanket he ordered for Christmas. But it's mostly Lobelia and I can't see at night for the joining and he's been off school sick this week. Aaaatrrggghhh. However because of that, I have almost finished joining a Kinship hug - ran out of plum for the edging so have to go to wool shop tomorrow.

Have also started my Chernobs blanket but think I've mucked up the colours so may have to do some frogging.

What are you all up to?

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MadisonAvenue · 01/02/2019 09:46

When are you off book? Have a lovely time and a safe journey!

bookbook · 01/02/2019 10:09

I'm already away Madison - I have been here since Sunday - I didn't want to rub it in when its so horrible and cold at home ! Back in the middle of February .
I popped this on another thread - I walk past this regularly - so what colour SSDK do you think this is? - just a bit dark for magenta

Chatty thread whilst waiting for Chernobs 2019

PurpleFrog · 01/02/2019 10:14

bookbook - plum or boysenberry?

MadisonAvenue · 01/02/2019 10:20

Oooh fabulous book! Make sure you soak up that heat!

I'd go with those too, it's maybe a touch closer to Boysenberry than Plum. Isn't it beautiful though!

MrsJonesAndMe · 01/02/2019 16:02

Hah, it's been slow and steady progress book

I'm ready to start the border! Hope the finger is better soon Madison Can you share a picture of your blanket? Will pop one on of mine at some point...

MadisonAvenue · 04/02/2019 10:26

This is it MrsJones, I only did it in double crochet as I thought I’d lose interest before February was over. The other one is the start of this year’s, it’s up to date to yesterday.

Chatty thread whilst waiting for Chernobs 2019

Chatty thread whilst waiting for Chernobs 2019

bookbook · 04/02/2019 22:00

Your blanket is lovely Madison - I think you and PurpleFrog nailed it - of course its Boysenberry! :)

MadisonAvenue · 04/02/2019 22:06

Is it Bougainvillea, book? Not sure where you are but when we used to go to the Canaries it was growing everywhere and that just reminded me of it.

Thanks, it's just draped over the sofa bed in the guest room at the moment.

bookbook · 04/02/2019 22:19

yes Madison - Tenerife :)

PurpleFrog · 05/02/2019 09:57

Madison - I really like your finished temperature blanket. It is really effective. Can't remember if you are in the UK... if so were the wide dark blue bits the "Beast from the East"?

MadisonAvenue · 05/02/2019 18:27

Ahhh Tenerife! Perfect for some Winter warmth

Well spotted PurpleFrog! And I'd planned on using Tomato for 25c and over, thinking I'd probably not need much, but when it got hotter and hotter last Summer I used Tomato for 25-27 and then added Gold into it for 28 and above.

MrsJonesAndMe · 05/02/2019 19:59

Oooh that's lovely. I'm halfway round with my border and will then get some proper pictures of it.

PurpleFrog · 08/02/2019 12:13

I have stalled as I am waiting for a Stylecraft order to come.

Last weekend I at last got round to working out what I am going to do for my Chernobyl blanket, and what colours I needed. The first company I tried didn't have one of the colours in stock so I ditched that order and went to Deramores. Sent off an order on Sunday evening, including the colours needed to finish my Candy's Hug. Deramores decided to offer 10% off Stylecraft on Monday... They sent me a shipping confirmation early on Tuesday morning, but I still haven't got it and Hermes still say they are waiting to receive my package. Grrr! Yes, I know I can sew in ends on my Candy's Hug, but that isn't what I want to do at the moment .

MrsJonesAndMe · 10/02/2019 15:49

Oh no purple

I won't be making a whole blanket for Chernobyl but will try and do some squares. Just finished the border and done the last peskies on my 1st ever blanket (Snug)

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KnottyAndPistey · 10/02/2019 19:01

Gorgeous wool!!

KnottyAndPistey · 10/02/2019 19:02

So it would now seem Woolly Hugs does festivals, fortunately for everyone though we won’t be on stage! More info next week about how you can help us and find us if you are coming or thinking about coming. We’d love to see you there. Thanks to the Rebel Yarnstormers and Seeded! Ticket link below, it’s over the August Bank Holiday weekend!

www.victoriousfestival.co.uk

Pic belongs to Victorious Festival, no copyright infringement is intended 👍

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PurpleFrog · 11/02/2019 13:15

My Stylecraft order arrived on Saturday afternoon - phew! So, I managed to make good progress with both the Candy's hug and the Chernobyl blanket. I'm happy again!

Okki · 15/02/2019 21:13

Is anyone planning on going to the Hugathon this year? @bookbook @Spindelina

Our dockyard tickets will still be valid so I'm really tempted especially as there's loads of stuff In Portsmouth that you can do with Tesco Clubcard points.

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Okki · 15/02/2019 21:14

@PurpleFrog - how is the hooking going? I dont think I'm going to get much done over half term unfortunately

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Okki · 15/02/2019 21:16

@MrsJonesAndMe I love your blanket. (Sorry thought I'd said that already). It looks very snuggly.

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Okki · 15/02/2019 21:19

Is frogging a generic term for unpicking or a WH/MN term?

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TheWoollybacksWife · 15/02/2019 22:13

Is there a Hugathon this year? I missed last year as I was double booked.

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Okki · 15/02/2019 22:32

I could have sworn I read about another one in Portsmouth but I can't find anything now. If it was a dream it was very vivid as I've checked the dates and everything.

@KnottyAndPistey - did I dream it?

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Okki · 15/02/2019 22:41

Found it. At the bottom.

www.woollyhugs.org/category/latest/

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WitchDancer · 15/02/2019 23:15

Frogging is a universal term for ripping your work out Okki

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