Caps To The Capital

[tutuof3]

thanks for the heads up. Guess I leave off the ch tassel in favor of safety!

[mustang lady]

I just found out about this and went to the website and printed out all the information and pattern. I am going to get started tonight after church and make some caps. I have some friends at church that crochet also and I am going to see if they will help me. This is something that is worth while.

Shirlene

[JCB]

Grrr! I just finished 6 caps, and they are all too big! They were made with ww yarn and a size H hook.. which is what the pattern called for. That's what I get for not reading the directions first... I'll never learn:no.

 

I still have yarn left, and will buy more for this project. The completed ones are between 12" - 14". Would they be suitable for newborns in this country? Anyone have any ideas where I could donate these?

 

I am trying one now with a size G hook... I don't have an F (but will buy one tomorrow). Tried with an E hook and that was way too small.

 

Joan

[moonspinners]

Joan, try calling the volunteer unit of a hospital and ask them if they're willing to accept new caps for newborns. A few of my caps were too big also, so I'll take them to the local hospital.

[MBT]

Joan,

I had the same problem, but instead of going down a hook size, I worked 9 dc in the loop in the first round instead of 11. Then I just followed the rest of the directions - the number of stitches at the end of each round isn't the same as written, but the pattern works out just fine.

[Leoism]

Someone said they changed the border and was wondering if they would accept it. I think they will, I mean think about it they are asking millions of people who all crochet a little different, in different styles and different levels of expierence. I think they will accept ALMOST anything we send as long as it is somewhat close to the pattern...even if they are a little off the measurements. I mean all kids aren't born with the same size head..I think we all can agree on that.

[loopy1]

You know, I'm glad to be able to make these baby caps and participate in this worthwhile venture. But I was wondering why suppliers of the newborn caps don't donate preemie caps to Save the Children. Maybe they already do, I don't know. Just a thought!