Bring a little Thanksgiving to preemies in the NICU or nursery with these fun autumn themed blankets. Each of these free patterns for Thanksgiving blankets can easily be altered to preemie size for a tiny baby. Thanksgiving blankets include crochet blankets, quilt blankets, afghan blankets, and applique blankets. Links to free patterns are provided along with suggestions for modifications to make Thanksgiving preemie blankets.
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Patterns and Ideas for Thanksgiving Preemie Blankets
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009Inspiration! Knit Preemie Halloween Caps
Sunday, November 1st, 2009Don’t you think these Halloween preemie caps are adorable? Candy, fantasy costumes, visiting neighbors, going out with friends…. Halloween is truly a children’s holiday. But for families of preemies in the NICU this happy celebration seems like a fantasy. A special way to bring the Halloween spirit into the NICU for preemie babies and their caregivers is to knit preemie caps with a Halloween motif. For inspiration, here are a variety of adorable Halloween preemie caps knit by volunteers for preemies in the NICU.
Video Tutorials and Patterns: Crochet and Knitting Baby Booties (YouTube Movies)
Sunday, August 30th, 2009Here is a great selection of annotated baby bootie movie tutorial for both knitting and crocheting baby booties. You can watch the instructors and listen to their guidance as they create their lovely baby booties. Links to patterns are provided for each tutorial.