Are you looking to crochet or knit hats
for Preemies in the NICU?
Here is your chance to volunteer for a great cause. Preemie Size Chart at the bottom of page. We are currently in need of NICU hats for our Holiday events!
One stipulation from the hospital, all projects must be completed in a non-smoking environment
Suggestions – (Click here for Preemies of the Carolinas Pinterest Page)
- Please see the chart in the picture for information on sizes
- Tight woven knit or crochet hats are best so that the preemie doesn’t get his or her fingers caught in any holes
- 100% Acrylic Yarn
Current Needs by Holiday
Holiday Themed Hats 1lb thru 12lbs – Each Holiday we send over 400 Hats spread between all our hospitals
- Valentine’s Day
- For boys grey/red, red/white and blue/white are wonderful color options
- Hat Ideas for Valentine’s Day
- Easter
- Hat Ideas for Easter
- Chick and Easter Bunny hats are always popular
- Red White and Blue in the NICU
- Halloween – We need costumes and Hats
- Christmas
Current Needs by Weight
- 3-5lbs most popular, most needed
- 1-3lbs
- 6-8lbs
- 9-11lbs
- Newborn
Pattern Ideas For those that Crochet
Preemie Hats by Mels Crochet
https://melcrochets.wixsite.com/mysite
Quick Seed Stitch Preemie Hat
Click Here for pattern given to us by Alex (NimaLab on IG)
https://www.pinterest.com/preemiesoftheca/preemie-hats-everyday/
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/teresas-10-minute-crochet-preemie-hat
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olivias-preemie-hat
Pattern Ideas for those that Knit
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nicu-te-hats
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/preemie-hats-for-charity
Feel Free to use your own pattern or design
Please send all handmade items to:
Preemies of the Carolinas
2764 Pleasant Road. #10803
Fort Mill, SC 29708