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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 · 30/04/2019 19:45

Thank you! 😍

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KnottyAndPistey · 30/04/2019 19:46

93/136!
Beautiful! Thank you so much again for all these fabulous squares and to lovely Hayley for her marvellous construction skills! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 30/04/2019 19:47

94/136!
Such a gorgeous Chernobyl project blanket arriving. Thank you so much again everyone for these beautiful squares and to lovely Karen S for her marvellous construction skills! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 30/04/2019 19:48

95/136!
Another stunning Chernobyl project blanket. Huge thanks again for all these gorgeous squares and to lovely Anne H for her marvellous construction skills! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 30/04/2019 19:49

96/136!
Wooooohoooooo! Such a stunning Chernobyl project blanket arriving safely. It’s from lovely Paula P. Gorgeous! Thank you so much xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 30/04/2019 19:50

97/136!
An utterly glorious Chernobyl project blanket arriving. Wow. Thank you so much again everyone for these beautiful squares and to lovely TQ for her marvellous construction skills! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 30/04/2019 19:51

98/136!
Coooooooooo! Just amazing! This beautiful Chernobyl project blanket is from the very lovely Andrea P. What a corker! Thank you so much xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 30/04/2019 20:01

99/136!
A totally gorgeous Chernobyl project blanket arriving. Beautiful. Thank you so much again everyone for these beauties and to lovely Alison R for her marvellous construction skills! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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DropZoneOne · 30/04/2019 20:04

Oh i love 98, such a striking pattern 🤩

KnottyAndPistey · 30/04/2019 21:06

100/136!
Yes 🎉🎉 We reach this fabulous point with this glorious zingy Chernobyl project blanket from lovely Faye in the 🇺🇸 And it is awesome. Thank you so much! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 01/05/2019 09:11

Morning!
101/136!
Such a beautiful Chernobyl project blanket arriving safely. Thank you so much again everyone for these glorious squares and to lovely Hazel R for her marvellous construction skills! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 01/05/2019 09:13

102/136!
Awesome! This stunning Chernobyl project blanket comes from a wonderful group of friends. It’s beautiful. Thank you so much lovelies Ali O, Lynn C and Paula P! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 01/05/2019 09:30

103/136! And heading into the final quarter! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💪😍
Thank you all.so much again for such beautiful Chernob squares and to lovely Sian P for her marvellous construction skills. It’s a triumph! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 01/05/2019 10:51

104/136!
Just beautiful! Thank you so much again everyone for these beautiful Chernobyl squares and to lovely Rachel H for her marvellous construction skills. Gorgeous! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 01/05/2019 11:07

105/136!
Woooohoooooooo! A stunning Chernobyl project blanket arriving safely from lovely Anne J. It’s beyond amazing. Thank you so much xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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bookbook · 01/05/2019 11:25

oh, its great to see all these coming ! :)

KnottyAndPistey · 01/05/2019 12:14

Isn’t it just?!

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KnottyAndPistey · 01/05/2019 12:15

106/136!
What a beauty! This incredible Chernobyl project blanket is from the very lovely Jo S. Absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 01/05/2019 12:16

We still have the final sort of squares happening next Thursday. We may even be able to think about an extra group?!! That would be awesome! But let’s get to 136 first!! X

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TheWoollybacksWife · 01/05/2019 12:19

That is brilliant news about the possibility of being able to make for another group.

I love the mix of colours other people use.

KnottyAndPistey · 01/05/2019 13:51

DropZone and PurpleFrog, your beautiful treasure has arrived. Think scheduled for Friday eve!

Thank you so much xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 01/05/2019 13:51

Us too Woolly!

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KnottyAndPistey · 01/05/2019 13:51

107/136!
Just fantastic. Thank you so much again everyone for these beautiful Chernob squares and to the lovely Lindsay M for her marvellous construction skills. It’s fabulous! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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Spindelina · 01/05/2019 14:12

I'm imagining a very large pile of parcels when you got home from Belarus!

KnottyAndPistey · 01/05/2019 14:48

Hoooooooge!

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