for hospital

At my church this week we are making hats for the babies at the hospital. I put together this really simple pattern. It knits up really quick and I know it will look so sweet on a brand new baby.

Update

Things change........ That is life! Those of you who have followed me for a long time will know that I try to keep up with the changing needs of the hospitals, by adapting or adding to my pattern list. Way back in 2014 - the need was for short-sleeved preemie tops and I know that hundreds of my baby tops have been knitted and donated. Currently, the hospitals are asking for long-sleeved preemie cardigans that button all the way down the front. So - I have adapted Tiny Topaz and here is my…

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I have been asked by a charity group to write a plain, no-nonsense, unisex baby cardigan with a button front and long sleeves...... traditional in style, but knitted in a more modern way - no separate borders or picking up of stitches !! Well - here is my 'Plain and Simple' Baby Cardigan. Hope it fits the brief! Plain and Simple Baby Cardigan This cardigan is easy to knit. The sleeves are knitted first and the stitches left on a stitch holder. Then, the body is worked in one (fronts and back…

Crochet these little amigurumi hearts yourself. For Valentine`s Day or to share a special message. Super quick and easy to make.

Sizes: Chest size

Free Amigurumi Seamless Octopus Pattern Here you can find my version of an amigurumi octopus. Little amigurumi octopodes are great for prematurely born babies - they can crab tentacles. A crocheted octopus can also be baby´s first toy to hold and to play with. It´a known fact that babies like to grab or hold little things in their hands. My son was sleeping better with a ladybug in his both hands to feel secure. I´m making these tiny amigurumi octopodes for pre-born babies and will share my…

Crochet these little amigurumi hearts yourself. For Valentine`s Day or to share a special message. Super quick and easy to make.

This pattern was designed for Whigmaleerie Crafts’ charity project, and is offered here free for anyone who wants to crochet twiddle muffs. It came about as I thought the hookers should get to join in too. Twiddle muffs can be invaluable for dementia patients as the decorations (buttons, beads, zips and ribbons) give them something to do with their hands and can help calm restless impulses. Instructions are given in British crochet terms. This muff is crocheted in two layers, which gives…

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