Baby Booties, Hats, and Sweaters
At this time, we have very limited amounts of donated yarn, but we will take any items you make for distributing.
Hats
Newborns:
Materials: Only baby yarn, sport weight, fingering yarn
Color: Any color ( we ask for a good dark/light mix)
Size: Circumference of 11” before stretched and a stretch to 13” to fit the baby’s head. Length should be at least 6-6.5” long.
Pattern: Any pattern/stitch. If pompom, tie them tightly using at least 2 strands of yarn, so they will not come loose when washed.
Infant Loss:
Materials: Can be made with baby yarn or sport weight.
Colors: Light pastel colors
Size: circumference of 6” before stretched and stretched to 11-12.5” to fit the baby’s head. length should be at least 3” long.
Pattern: Any pattern/stitch. No pompoms please.
Sweaters
Newborns
Materials: ONLY Baby yarn, sport weight, fingering yarn
Color: Any baby friendly colors.
Size: We can use both newborn and preemie sizes. Preemie sweaters should fit at least a 5-pound infant.
Pattern: Any pattern/stitch. Make sure sweaters have appropriate closure so that it can provide adequate warmth. Many patterns use ribbon (please ask for some of our supply). You can use a crochet chain instead. Ties should be no longer than 8” and secured at the back so that they don’t pose a choking risk. Buttons can be used but be sure they are secure enough not to be a choking hazard.
**If sweater set or hat/bootie set, make sure all items in the set are the same size (i.e. Newborn sweater with newborn hat)
Infant Loss:
Materials: Can be made with baby yarn or sport weight
Colors: Light pastel colors (but no yellow)
Size: We can use Doll (Size A: XXS-PRM, NB, S, M, L) to Preemie
Pattern: Any basic pattern/stitch. No need to have the sweater close but you can use ribbon (please ask for some of our supply), a crochet chain, or buttons if you want.
**If sweater set or hat/bootie set, make sure all items in the set are the same size (i.e. Newborn sweater with newborn hat)
Booties
Newborns:
Materials: ONLY Baby yarn, sport weight, fingering yarn
Colors: Any color (we ask for a good dark/light mixture)
Size: The sole of the bootie should be at least 3.5-4” long. The circumference around the ankle should be around 3” around and at least 1.5” tall to help them stay better.
Pattern: Any pattern/stitch.
Infant Loss:
Materials: Can be made with baby yarn or sport weight
Colors: Light pastel colors
Size: the sole of the bootie should be at least 2” long. the circumference around the ankle should be around 1-1.5” around and at least 2” tall to help them stay better.
Pattern: Any basic pattern/stitch.