Instructions for crocheted donations
Secondly we want to be sure that all crocheted or knitted items be created in a smoke free environment and pet free zone. Some of these little ones have difficult health issues to deal with and we want to be sure that our donations are as baby pure as possible.
Most hospitals prefer that we use acrylic yarns and you can have a blast choosing all the soft and beautiful colors. We also instruct our CWL stitchers to make up an even batch before sending them on to us. For example, if you make 30 hats please be sure that 15 are girls and 15 boys. Or you can simplify and make unisex colors…it’s all up to your creativity and what you enjoy doing.
Personally, I make each hat with the same amount of attention and care that I would for my own grandchild or make hats that I know I would personally love to recieve!
These basic instructions would be the same for booties, blankets, onesies, sweaters or anything else you choose to make.
Last but not least, it is a great help if you can package hats and booties and other items in individual sets. Just simply place each set in it’s own zip lock freezer bag and be sure to mark the outside either “Newborn” or “Preemie” This really saves us time in organizing donations and keeps them nice and clean. Some people have even chosen to send little notes to the new mother of congratulations. But again….please no fragrance sprays or packets of any kind should be included or we will be unable to use the items.
Most of all, lets have fun and enjoy our work knowing that we can still really make a difference in someones life. Sharing the gift of our talents and covering the children and families with love.
