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Woolly hugs

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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The Blanket for FiveGoMadInDorset and her family, lovely folk, we need help.

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KnottyAndPistey · 01/10/2019 19:23

Such sad news from lovely FiveGoMadinDorset, her wonderful DH died towards the end of July from the bastard illness which is cancer. We send so much love to Five and her two wonderful children, aged just 13 and 11. Cancer is so cruel, and we are so sorry they are now without him, we send huge hugs to all who love and miss him. Her thread is here… if anyone would like to post.

FiveGoMadinDorset is one of our brilliant Woolly Hugs’ crew, such a compassionate soul who has helped countless families on here and with our other projects too, it’s time for us to do something woolly for her now. We are so glad she has accepted our offer for a blanket for her and the children. Can you help us? We shall need crafters and donors alike.

Five and their children have had a think of ideas to help make this a real tribute to him, a true celebration, and there's lots we hope folk can tackle, but please don’t feel daunted, simple squares are needed too.

Their ideas...
Star The family’s initials are D, S, E and S. But they all called him by his nickname Titch

The Blanket for FiveGoMadInDorset and her family, lovely folk, we need help.
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KnottyAndPistey · 01/10/2019 23:33

Such a wonderful response. Thank you so much everyone. Will send all matching info in the morn and all donation info too. Just amazing Flowers

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KnottyAndPistey · 01/10/2019 23:35

FRT from Soupy. Had to be HaloGinGrin

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KnottyAndPistey · 02/10/2019 07:56

Morning all xx
Brew

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KnottyAndPistey · 02/10/2019 09:42

Just working through messages Brew

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KnottyAndPistey · 02/10/2019 09:46

We already have a lovely donor to thank. Your funds have arrived safely. Thanks

Thanks @BIWI Star

Honestly 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. xxxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 02/10/2019 10:35

If seeing this for the first time, please do join us, all help welcome xxx

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PurpleFrog · 02/10/2019 12:21

I'll do some squares...

Whatsthatbrightlght · 02/10/2019 13:42

I’m in but will need wool. Will pm x

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KnottyAndPistey · 02/10/2019 16:32

Thanks both, posting yarn out from here tomorrow Thanks

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TessoftheDobermans · 02/10/2019 21:54

Sending love to Five and DCs and all who loved DP Flowers

Count me in please. I'll have a go at JJ's wheelchair. I have some orange I forgot to send back after a previous Hug (used to be Squat Lobster but I had a boredom name-change) but could you send me some more yarn pls? Will pm you xx

Zhx3 · 02/10/2019 22:21

I would love to be matched with a crafter, and I will also send a couple of granny squares - I've only just learned how to do them so please forgive their wonkiness! Have messaged you.

Love to Five and her family x

Blondeshavemorefun · 02/10/2019 22:45

Oh no :(

Happy to be a donor again x

Wintersnowdrop · 03/10/2019 21:58

I’ll make something.

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KnottyAndPistey · 04/10/2019 12:16

Morning all, apologies for missing yesterday was bonkers here Gin

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KnottyAndPistey · 04/10/2019 12:18

Fantastic news about the wheelchair, their son will be really chuffed

and B, huge hugs and thank you, funds are safely here, really appreciate this thank you xx

Thanks @Blondeshavemorefun Star

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KnottyAndPistey · 04/10/2019 12:18

Right off to PMs xxx

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ThumbWitchesAbroad · 04/10/2019 12:31

I'm in as a donor - I'll PM you for a match.

So sorry to hear about Fivegomad's Dh, so very sad. :(

GNU Titch (Pratchetteers will get it)

Blondeshavemorefun · 04/10/2019 13:14

Glad you got money x

Bearfrills · 04/10/2019 13:31

Such sad news Sad

I can do some squares if you have any donors needing a crafter, will PM you.

BellaVita · 04/10/2019 22:42

Count me in.

Much love to Five and her family xx

Usernamealreadyexists · 04/10/2019 23:13

I’m totally useless at most things but happy to donate so that someone has the opportunity to create something wonderful. Please PM me details.

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KnottyAndPistey · 05/10/2019 12:49

Thanks so much lovely people

@Usernamealreadyexists - coming to you right now, thank you xxxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 05/10/2019 12:52

Hoping to hear of wool arriving today Brew

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ChippingInLovesWoollyHugs · 05/10/2019 13:00

I have already done a couple from the wool you gave me at the hugathon. I might attempt some of the more decorative options if ability permits (within the time frame) - if not a few more plain ones to showcase others squares!

Much love, as always, to FGMID 💕

WitchDancer · 05/10/2019 13:44

My wool has arrived today, lovely colours! Thank you to my donor