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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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Very sadly another blanket is needed, for Chipmonkey....

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 22:22

We have heard the dreadfully sad news that Chipmonkey's baby daughter died unexpectedly this week. Condolence thread is here Chipmonkey has said tonight that she would love to receive a MN blanket.

Because Knotty is snowed under a mountain of wool, I am taking on the coordination for this, so if you are a donor or a crafter needing a match - please PM me and I will match you up. I know there is an amazing army of donor, knitter and crochet stars, and I am hoping that you will feel able to help with this blanket too.

So if you feel that you can help, please PM me with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, don't need wool, and I will sort it all out, and when you are ready to post, PM me for the address.

I will have to get back on the deadline...

But thank you in advance.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 22:24

Wool is the same as before



Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (NOT the baby cashmerino)


or
Rowan Cashsoft DK.

They are much of a muchness and can be combined.



4mm knitting needles
 cast on 33 stitches (for knitters) 

6" squares

Colours


If we continue with the palette we've used for previous blankets, we can use any spares.

 Blues, purples, pinks, greens, silver/ greys

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 22:26

that didn't work!!

Hang on...

Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (NOT the baby cashmerino)
or Rowan Cashsoft DK

4mm knitting needles, cast on 33 stitches


6" squares

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 22:26

Colours...


blues
purples
pinks
greens
silver/greys

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KnottyLocks · 06/10/2011 22:31

Piste will handle the admin. Pidj and I will hook it all together once we've gathered the squares

Good luck, Pistey Smile

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MilkNoSugarPlease · 06/10/2011 22:33

Am happy to buy wool to forward to a knitter

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 22:34

Blimee yes - I'm only doing the admin part Grin Confused As we all know, my knitting is erm..... basic

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 22:36

Knotty - I have read everything you sent Grin

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KnottyLocks · 06/10/2011 22:41

Oh God, what else did I include?

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Marymaryalittlecontrary · 06/10/2011 22:41

I haven't contributed to an MN blanket before, but I would like to. I'm very hard up at the minute, so if possible would be very grateful for any wool that lovely MNers have donated to knit the square with, if that's ok?

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 22:41
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KnottyLocks · 06/10/2011 22:46

Mary, PM Piste with your address, she'll match you up with a donor.

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LeBOF · 06/10/2011 22:49

I think I've got some wool I can donate.

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KnottyLocks · 06/10/2011 22:52

BOF, Thanks.

We're using Debbie Bliss Casmerino DK and Rowan Cashsoft DK to ensure the blanket can be washed and any shrinkage of wool will be the same.

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thisisyesterday · 06/10/2011 22:55

i would be happy to donate wool as I can't knit :(

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thisisyesterday · 06/10/2011 22:55

dk is double knit isn't it?

just want to make sure i buy the right stuff.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 22:57

it is double knit...

Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (NOT the baby cashmerino)
or Rowan Cashsoft DK

in
blues
purples
pinks
greens
silver/greys

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thisisyesterday · 06/10/2011 22:58

ok cool. do you want me to PM you so that you have my name, or will you PM me with an address to send it to?

how much would I need to get?

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 23:00

Pm me and I'll sort you out!

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KnottyLocks · 06/10/2011 23:00

A few of us have used Cucumberpatch here for wool. They send very quickly. If you have a look in their Yarn Bargains section, often they have colours in the range we use, at a discount price.

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Marymaryalittlecontrary · 06/10/2011 23:04

I've sent you a PM Piste

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BecauseImWorthIt · 06/10/2011 23:05

I can't knit to save my life, but would be more than happy to donate money/send wool to someone who can, if you would let me?

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KnottyLocks · 06/10/2011 23:08

BIWI Smile

PM Piste, she'll match you up. Thanks.

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KnottyLocks · 06/10/2011 23:11

If you would like wool sent to you, please PM Piste your address

If you would like to donate, please PM Piste

A ball of the wool we use costs around £5. It will make 2 or 3 squares.

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mothmagnet · 06/10/2011 23:11

Thanks for organising, it's so sad.

I'd love to knit, I'll PM you, Piste.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/10/2011 23:12

Helo BIWI - how's the low carb?! Yes PM me and I'll sort you Grin

MaryMary - I've replied to you Smile

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