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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 · 18/06/2019 18:15

Fabulous isn't it? We've just had a wait to get the new group sorted. But it is now!

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KnottyAndPistey · 18/06/2019 18:16

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Absolutely gorgeous! Huge thanks for all these beautiful Chernob squares and to lovely Pauleen for her marvellous construction skills! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 18/06/2019 18:17

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Beautifully bright and cheery. Thank you so much again for all these glorious Chernob squares again and to lovely Hazel R for her marvellous construction skills! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 18/06/2019 18:18

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Absolutely stunning. Thank you so much again for all these Chernob beauties and to lovely Jenny B for her marvellous construction skills! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 18/06/2019 18:19

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Another fabulous Chernobyl project blanket! Thank you so much again for these beautiful squares and to lovely Rachel H for her marvellous construction skills xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 18/06/2019 18:20

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Another beautiful Chernobyl project blanket! Thank you so much again for these fantastic squares and to lovely Ruth S for her marvellous construction skills xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 18/06/2019 18:21

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Another beautiful Chernobyl project blanket! Thank you so much again for these stunning squares and to lovely Helen S for her marvellous construction skills xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 18/06/2019 18:21

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Yes! It’s another glorious Chernobyl project blanket! Thank you so much again for these beautiful squares and to lovely Steph R for her marvellous construction skills xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 18/06/2019 18:22

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Thank you so much again for these beautiful Chernobyl project squares and to lovely Jo S for her marvellous construction skills. It’s glorious. xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 18/06/2019 20:23

Another fantastic photo from our wonderful Mid Glamorgan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 group! This is Nadya the unicorn with her Chernob blanket! Thank you so much xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 18/06/2019 21:09

This is Maksim! He’s another one of our gorgeous Chernobyl children visiting the Mid Glamorgan group. He’s loving his blanket! Thank you so much xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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MadisonAvenue · 19/06/2019 12:45

Those little faces, bless them ❤️

KnottyAndPistey · 19/06/2019 14:57

Another beautiful photograph from the wonderful Mid Glamorgan Chernob group. Here’s Nastia chilling with her blanket. Too perfect. Much love to her and thank you again for this treasure! Xx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 24/06/2019 16:52

Delighted to share this photo. It’s the Chernobyl project collection for Mid Suffolk! Just glorious. On their way with all the other bits on Monday. Happy sigh. Thank you so much everyone again xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 24/06/2019 16:53

Another fab photo from our friends at the Mid Glamorgan Chernob group! Here we have Liza enjoying her new blanket ❤️❤️ Thank you so much again xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 24/06/2019 16:55

Another gorgeous photo from the wonderful Mid Glamorgan Chernob group! Here’s the fabulous Alea settling down with his blanket. Love it. Thank you so much everyone again xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 24/06/2019 17:12

Love it! Thank you so much to the wonderful Mid Glamorgan Chernob group again. Here’s Ilya loving his blanket and hat! Marvellous! Thank you everyone xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 24/06/2019 18:07

So delighted to be able to share this beautiful photo! It’s the Chernobyl project blanket collection for the Fife group! Extras and hats are ready too. Oooo and ice cream funds! They all go tomorrow! Thank you so much everyone! 😘 xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 24/06/2019 19:03

Say hello to the wonderful Chernobyl group in Ayrshire with their blankets! How fantastic. Just beautiful. Thank you so much everyone xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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bookbook · 24/06/2019 22:05

Just wonderful to see !

KnottyAndPistey · 25/06/2019 07:54

Just wonderful. Another glorious photo from the amazing Mid Glamorgan Chernob group! Here we have Tanya, Nastia and Natasha all snuggly with their blankets. Isn’t it fab to see? Thank you so much again everyone xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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MadisonAvenue · 25/06/2019 17:40

It really really is fab to see, I hope that they're all having the most wonderful time ❤️

KnottyAndPistey · 26/06/2019 19:36

I was in New York recently. I thought of you on Madison Avenue MadisonAvenue Grin

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KnottyAndPistey · 26/06/2019 19:36

And another Chernobyl collection is away! This one is destined for Aberdeen! ❤️🎉🎉

All extras too obvs!

Thank you so much everyone.

How beautiful is this?! 😍😍😍 xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 27/06/2019 19:07

170/172!
Thank you so much again for these beautiful Chernobyl project squares and to lovely Joleen for her marvellous construction skills. It’s fantastic. xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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