Handmade with Love
We love to be able to include a handmade item in each of the packs going out, and are always grateful for donations from those who knit, crochet or sew. Here are some of the commonly donated items.
Safety will always be the most important thing to us. All bibs must have snap closures (not ties)
Cot size blankets (100cm x 130cm) must be knitted or crotched to meet safe sleep guidelines
Single size blankets (200x150cm) can be in any format – quilted, knitted or crocheted!
And we’ll gladly take quilted floor mats for babies to roll around on!
We love knitted and handmade toys but please no buttons or loose items!
We love to use these bags to package up toys, books and toiletries! Downloadable instructions can be found further down the page
We love knitted and handmade clothing for both small children and Barbies!
Scrunchies, headbands and clips are welcome!
We love knitted items but are overwhelmed with newborn & girls beanie donations right now!
Beanies (no pom pom) for boys 10+ are needed!
We know handmade items are a labour of love. We are so appreciative of the time and effort that goes into every piece.
Below is more information on our most needed items including sizes and links to popular patterns below. Finished items can be dropped off to our space at Holt during our opening hours. For more information, reach out to us.
We are doing our best to provide a safe sleeping space for every child we help. To this end we follow the Red Nose SIDS safe sleeping guidelines with every cot linen pack we make and distribute. We want to include two appropriately sized cot blankets in each pack.
This is what we need:
Blanket size: 100 x 130cm
Material: Washable yarn (washable cotton or wool is preferred), 4 or 8 ply (heavier yarns are not suitable)
Design: An airy, light pattern to ensure breathability. Please note, heavy weight or fleecy synthetic blankets are not suitable for bassinets or cots as they do not breath well and pose a risk of overheating.
Here are a few links to fabulous easy patterns:
This is what we need:
Blanket size: 200cm x 150cm
Material: Single bed sized blankets can be quilted, knit, or crocheted. Easy to wash materials are best.
Design: we help children up to age 16 so designs that suit all ages are wonderful!
Did you know: It takes 48 squares to make a single bed blanket! We collect individual squares and our volunteers make them into complete blankets. Make one or make lots. Any colours, any type of wool.
Dimensions: 20cm x 20cm
Drop off during our opening times
We use cloth bags for many of our packs! If you’re interested in making bags, please follow the instructions below:
We often have pre-cut fabric kits which can be collected from our premises in Holt.
