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Go to the Pattern Links page for other crochet, knit, loom, and sewing patterns. Contact Nancy Still (301-538-3103) for medical doll patterns.

See size chart for donated items below

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Donated Item Lists

Items Needed - updated 10/01/26

MOST NEEDED
  For Yarn Users:
* Hats - for all ages, but NO toddler size
* Peyton Project Hearts - No need to add tags; find pattern on their website HERE.  (will collect for Bless Wildwood February 2027)
* Picc line (IV) covers - for baby to adult, knitted preferred
For Sewers:
* Hats/surgical for youth - fabric kits provided
* Prayer pockets - sewn, pattern on website; kits will be available. 


ONGOING
For Yarn Users:
* Baby sets - Lightweight blankets ~22-24" to fit our packaging (NOT 14x14").  Use pastels, soft yarn.  Hat/bootie sets to go with blankets always needed.  These sets go to new moms as they leave the hospital.
* Bar soap
* Blankets - Large, 36x36" bright colors for children, lapghans
* Clothing protectors - fabric/velcro provided
* Hats/Chemo - Directions included in each bag with yarn we provide.
* Mats/bag - from grocery bags made on wood looms
* Mittens - collecting for fall
* Panels, 7 x 9" - No blanket yarn please--too heavy when joined. Granny squares not needed.
* Prayer squares - must be 4 x 5", patterns on web, templates available
* Shawls - lightweight
* Soap sacks and bar soap - cotton yarn ONLY, use AOL patterns
* Twiddle mats -
Mats - Mats that work best are crocheted, size 11 x 16".  Mats must be solid, not open weave, washable in hot water.
Items for Mats - Suggested items to donate for mats:  large buttons, short 6" zippers, crochet flowers, thread spools, keys, small toys, textured items, etc.
For Sewers:
* Dolls, medical - fabric kits provided
* Hearts of love
* Pillows/small - for children, instructions on website
* Walker bags - Instructions available.  Use sturdy upholstery fabric. 

Items Not Needed At This Time - Updated 10/01/26

 For Yarn Users:
* Blankets - 14x14" preemie (we met our goal of 300)
* Buntings for babies
* Critters - character/animal up to 6" tall, lightly stuffed so they are "squishy."  We donate to memory care facilities.
* Hats - preemie (or toddler size on 32-peg loom)
* Hat/scarf sets
* LIFE blankets & shawls
* Scarves - Will donate our current supply to Samaritan's Purse that sends shoeboxes full of needed items to children around the world.  (when needed, adult 5-6" wide x 45" long; do not need short ones for children)
For Sewers:
* Eye shields - for NICU babies, instructions on website
* Pillowcases - for children up to 17 years old.  One-yard pattern on website.
* Pillows/cardiac - no longer making.
* Pillows/heart stress for hand
* Port cover pillows - kits available


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