Items Needed - updated 06/01/25

MOST NEEDED
* Blankets, patriotic lap - We have red, white, and blue yarn; however, we do not put it out as sometimes only the white is taken. Ask your group leader for yarn for this project.
* Critters - any character/animal up to 6" tall, lightly stuffed so they are "squishy."
* Knitted knockers - in sizes A, B, C, and D. We have specialty yarn & stuffing.

* Plarn  (plastic yarn) - we have cut bags.

* Prayer  squares - must be ~4x5", pattern on web, cardboard templates available.
* Twiddle mats - using #5 bulky yarn, placemat size, knit or crochet. Make or use items that can be firmly attached to the mats -- yarn spools, short zippers, large buttons, keys, anything with texture.
 

ON HOLD
* Pillows/cardiac - large pillows used to cover chest
* Pillows/mastectomy, heart-shaped - for breast cancer patients
* Pillows/neck
 

NEEDED AND ONGOING
* Baby items - Lightweight blankets 24-26" in pastels, soft yarn. Hat/bootie sets to go with blankets.  If you make a blanket, save leftover yarn for someone else to make hat/booties; helpful to include yarn label with  blankets.
* Blankets - Most sizes needed: LIFE blankets, baby set blankets 24-26", size ~36" can be in baby colors or bright colors for children. Teen and adult sizes also needed. Pound of Love and one pound skeins are enough for blankets.
* Clothing protectors
* Eye shields for NICU babies - size 2 x 9-10". Two-sided, SOFT fabrics, sewn & turned. Top stitch only end to close. Must be dark on one side (i.e, black flannel), pretty fabric on other side.
* Hats/scarves/mittens - for all ages
* Hats/surgical - sewn, for youth
* Mat making from grocery bags
* Medical dolls - all parts--doll bodies, gowns, hats. Materials provided.
* Panels 7 x 9" - knitted/crocheted, any stitch pattern but not open/lacey
* Picc line (IV) covers - for all ages, baby to adult, knitted preferred
* Pillowcases - for children up to 17 years old. Cut-to-size fabric provided.
* Pillows, port
* Prayer pockets - sewn, pattern on web
* Scarves - 4-5" wide, 36-50" long, fringe or no-fringe
* Shawls - including LIFE shawls
* Soap sacks
* Toiletries - small travel size

* 14x14" baby blankets
* Boxes
* Grocery bags
* Pattern books, knit needles, crochet hooks
* Prescription bottles
* Toddler hats (32-peg loom)