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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.

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!

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KnottyAndPistey · 14/01/2019 20:35

We are absolutely delighted to be launching our Chernobyl Project 2019!

All help welcome, and needed! Some different info this year PLEASE READ if you are keen to take part in any way!

It’s all here.....

www.woollyhugs.org/2019/01/14/the-chernobyl-project-2019/

Please post below if you need help with yarn to be able to take part.

Not all groups host every year, but we are delighted to confirm the following for 2019…

StarAberdeen
StarAyrshire
StarBristol
StarChet and Waveney (Norfolk)
StarFife
StarGloucester/Glossop (children will be splitting their trip between these two)
StarIsle of Wight
StarMid Suffolk
StarNorthamptonshire (Helpston)
StarShropshire (new to us!)
StarSt Ives
StarSwindon

Let's get to it! The magic number of blankets needed this year is 135!

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!! xxxxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 04/04/2019 13:25

Wonderful news!

Have a look at Candy's or Snugs maybe Shoe?

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KnottyAndPistey · 04/04/2019 13:26

Yes Woolly they arrived yesterday and went straight up, gorgeous, thank you so much xxxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 04/04/2019 13:27

Think we have sent 45 Chernob kits out over the last 2 days, extraordinary!

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TheWoollybacksWife · 04/04/2019 14:18

By my (already demonstrated) dodgy maths does that mean you are approaching 100 blankets already with the completed blankets received plus 45 kits? Star Star

KnottyAndPistey · 04/04/2019 20:07

49/135!
Woooohooooooo!!! This glorious Chernobyl project blanket is from lovely WoollyBacks. It’s awesome.

Thank you so much xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 04/04/2019 20:07

Hopefully yes!

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KnottyAndPistey · 04/04/2019 20:07
Gin
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KnottyAndPistey · 04/04/2019 20:08

50/135! Yes FIFTY!!!! 🎉🎉🎉💪
Beyond beautiful! This stunning Chernobyl project blanket is from lovely Liz S. It’s fantastic. Thank you so much! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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TheWoollybacksWife · 04/04/2019 20:13

50! Brilliant StarStarStar

I'm more of a lurker on FB but I spotted that someone was asking about the pattern I used for the large purple square. It is Spring Fling with an extra few rows added to bring it up to 12".

KnottyAndPistey · 04/04/2019 21:03

51/135!
Absolutely gorgeous and beautifully textured too. This wonderful Chernobyl project blanket is from lovely Vivienne R. Thank you so much! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 04/04/2019 21:04

Ah fab thank you xxx

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MrsJonesAndMe · 05/04/2019 06:58

Amazing work ladies!

SpiralArchitect · 05/04/2019 11:04

Finally posted my squares today... Blush

Fabulous blankets so far!

SoupDragon · 05/04/2019 13:30

No ill effects so far...

It's positively pedestrian compared to previous years 😂

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
Catmint · 05/04/2019 15:08

Ooh, they're all so lovely!

WitchDancer · 05/04/2019 15:54

Gorgeous cat Soupy - I think he was scarred by the day glow squares last year though, as he's looking slightly worried 😂

SoupDragon · 05/04/2019 17:11

Um... last year's cat actually died from a heart attack shortly after the blanket experience (I do think the two were unrelated incidents though!). This is one of the replacements - he seems wiser as you'll notice he's steadfastly not looking at the squares. The other is even wiser and appears to have vanished.

WitchDancer · 05/04/2019 17:24

Oh I'm sorry Soupy, shall I just shove my other foot in my mouth to go alongside that one 😔

KnottyAndPistey · 05/04/2019 18:11

It’s like HE KNOWS.

don’t look at the squares

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KnottyAndPistey · 05/04/2019 18:11

52/135!
This glorious Chernobyl project blanket is from lovely Jeanette G. It’s a beauty. Thank you so much xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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SoupDragon · 05/04/2019 18:20

Don't worry, Witchdancer! It's fine :)

I'm just hoping these two cats survive the whole experience intact.

KnottyAndPistey · 05/04/2019 19:07

Crochet two little blindfolds soupy?

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KnottyAndPistey · 05/04/2019 19:08

Three! One for yourself Smile

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KnottyAndPistey · 05/04/2019 19:08

53/135!
Woooohooooooo!!! This stunning Chernobyl project blanket is from lovely Steph R. Beautiful! Thank you so much xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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AugustRose · 05/04/2019 19:39

Hi, can you help me. I have been trying to get the address to send the squares for the Chernobyl Project blanets, along with some other little toiletry bits but haven't had a response from either the contact form or twitter. I know they need posted by tomorrow and have them ready.
Thanks