badrhinogillett Posted May 12, 2011 Sending you a PM now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCarra Posted May 12, 2011 Got it. Packing them up now. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CynCyn Posted May 12, 2011 I would love to help with this!!! Can someone tell me what size the preemie hats and blankets normally are?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badrhinogillett Posted May 13, 2011 Depends on the size preemie you are making them for. Bev's Country Cottage has alot of different patterns for preemie sizes. Pretty much, any sized anything you make will find a baby that needs it. The NICU cares for babies from micro-preemie to 1 year old. So... like "Field of Dreams".. make it and it shall be used! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecycleCindy Posted May 17, 2011 Kathryn -- I finally have one done for you!! This has been a WIP for some time now but now that's its finished, I motivated and just started another one. I will send you at least two in a box to save on shipping rather than sending them separately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badrhinogillett Posted May 17, 2011 It's beautiful Cindy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurinda3 Posted May 18, 2011 The NICUs I have donated to said as small as 12" x 12" blankets for the preemies. Does someone have a link to the round ripple pattern? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badrhinogillett Posted May 18, 2011 I use the RR from AggieMay here on the Ville. If you PM her, she'll give you the pattern. Another thing to remember about size for preemies. Some of the preemies never come home. Larger sized blankets are needed for them to wrap them up so that their parents may hold them as they pass. Truly, any sized blanket you make will find a home with a baby. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badrhinogillett Posted May 24, 2011 When I touched these wonderful afghans to take them out of the package, they were so soft that I literally let out a sigh. What beautiful work - these are truly lovely and will wrap a little one with such love. Thank you Tracey! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCarra Posted May 25, 2011 Thank you, too, Kathryn, for all of the work you do getting the word out there about the needs of these special babies and their families! You've been getting such pretty things. I admire the talent of all of you who contribute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedes Posted May 26, 2011 Haven't been working on baby blankets the past few months. But am on a roll now--got 3 finsihed. Will wait until I have more before I mail them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badrhinogillett Posted May 26, 2011 That's great! I have about 7 or 8 that I need to photograph and add to our total. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badrhinogillett Posted June 1, 2011 Here is what I"ve been working on. All are AggieMay's pattern - and most are done in RHSS. This pattern always reminds me of a flower. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCarra Posted June 1, 2011 They are beautiful, Kathryn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedes Posted June 1, 2011 Kathryn, those are beautiful. I tried making one, but can't seem to get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollyzHobbyz Posted June 1, 2011 Kathryn, How many have you collected so far, and how many are you shooting for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badrhinogillett Posted June 1, 2011 Kathryn, those are beautiful. I tried making one, but can't seem to get it. What part are you having trouble with? Once you get the hang of it, you can do it in your sleep. Let me know if I can help, or PM AggieMay - she's wonderful at helping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badrhinogillett Posted June 1, 2011 Kathryn, How many have you collected so far, and how many are you shooting for? Holly, I have a running total in the 1st post... I think I"m at 71 or 72 afghans. I'm hoping to get 300. The NICU takes between 300 and 400 babies a year and I'd like to try to help everyone that comes through their doors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecycleCindy Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) I've got two ready to go into the mail to you. Is your address the same as last year? PM if it's different. Thanks. Edited June 3, 2011 by RecycleCindy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badrhinogillett Posted June 3, 2011 Thanks Cindy! We are still in the same place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecycleCindy Posted June 3, 2011 Got the two blankies all packaged up and ready to take to the post office. One RH RR and a preemie RR made from some reclaimed yarn from a green thrift store sweater. I hope to get to crochet some more later this year but just wanted to make sure I got a few off to you now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badrhinogillett Posted June 3, 2011 Thanks so much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheChaoticCrafter Posted June 8, 2011 I will make a few 9 patch blankets from The Happy Yellow House.come. I will use baby softee for the blankets and some baby hats for the older babies. I'm not sure how small to make preemie hats anymore. But I will try Bev's for some of their size. I would say I can make about 5 of the 9 patch blankets and a bunch of hats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badrhinogillett Posted June 8, 2011 That's wonderful! Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheChaoticCrafter Posted June 8, 2011 I am going shopping tomorrow for the yarn for the blankets. I need 13 more skeins. I am hoping to find good sales at Joann's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
