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

See size chart for donated items below

SizeChart-forAOLdonations-090325 (pdf)Download

Donated Item Lists

Items Needed - updated 10/02/25

MOST NEEDED
* Craft sale items - kitchen, seasonal, gift items, greeting cards, jewelry, aprons, bowl cozies, placemats, coaster sets, etc.
* Hats - newborn (not preemie), in SOFT yarn, preferably knitted as they are generally more delicate and comfortable for babies
* Knitted knockers - Sizes B, C, and D.  We provide specialty yarn & stuffing.
 

NEEDED AND ONGOING
 * Baby items - Lightweight blankets 24-26" in pastels, soft yarn, and hat/bootie sets to go with blankets are always needed.  These go to new moms as they leave the hospital.  
 * Blankets - All blankets, other than the baby ones noted above, should be a minimum of 36 x 36".  Use pastel and bright colors for children.  Please see new size chart on website.  No LIFE blankets.
 * Clothing protectors
 * Critters - any character/animal up to 6" tall, lightly stuffed so they are "squishy"
 * Dolls, medical - we provide fabric kits to sew
 * Eye shields for NICU babies - size 2 x 9-10". Two-sided, SOFT fabrics, sewn & turned.  Dark       on one side (i.e, black flannel), pretty fabric on other side. Top stitch only opening to close.
 * Hats - for all ages, including preemie and newborn.  No toddler size.
 * Hats/surgical for youth - sewn, we have kits
 * Hearts of love - we provide fabric, need set of 2
 * Mats/bag - from grocery bags made on wood looms
 * Mittens - for all ages
 * 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.  One-yard fabric pieces provided for pattern on web.
 * Pillows/child - new project, contact Nancy Still
 * Pillows/heart stress - small hand-size for heart patients
 * Pillows/mastectomy, heart-shaped - for breast cancer  patients
 * Pillows/port
 * Prayer pockets - sewn, pattern on web
 * Prayer squares - must be 4 x 5", pattern on web, cardboard templates available
 * Prescription bottles
 * Scarves - 4-5" wide, 36-50"  long.  *Do NOT need scarves for children.
 * Shawls/adult - Regular shawls.  No LIFE shawls.
 * Soap sacks - about 4 x 5", to hold regular size soap bar
 * Twiddle mats - using #5 bulky yarn, placemat size, knit or crochet.  Mats must be washable in hot  water.  Attach items carefully--strong thread, dental floss, or crochet cotton works best.  NO glued-on items. Items needed to affix to mats--large buttons, thread spools, keys, small zippers, small toys, textured items, items that can be firmly attached. 

Items Not Needed At This Time - Updated 10/02/25

 * Bags, grocery      

 * Blankets, 14 x 14" baby       

 * Boxes      

 * Hats - preemie       

 * Hats - toddler (32-peg loom)       

 * LIFE blankets & shawls * Pattern books, knit needles, crochet hooks      

 * Pillowcases     

 * Pillows/cardiac - large pillows used to cover chest 


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