Patterns and Sizing
Patterns
Below are some links to patterns found at different websites. You can also create a free account at www.ravelry.com to get access to more free patterns. You can also see our Pinterest page for ideas.
Preferred knit patterns:
Knit Gown Set (includes pattern for hat and booties in 4 different sizes from preemie to fullterm)
Knit hat and booties (small preemie to newborn sizes)
Preferred crochet Patterns:
Crochet Angel Wrap (3 sizes up to 5 lb)
Crochet Gown (large preemie)
Crochet Gown (newborn)
Holiday themed hat patterns:
Preferred sewing patterns:
Sewn Gown: This is a great gown for boys 1-2 lbs, although this same pattern could be used for a girl too with different details, like a bow or more ribbon. (View Photo)
Sewn Gown: This is a girl 2-3 lbs and the sleeves look like little angel wings. (View Photo) Sewn Gown:: This is a really versatile pattern and depending on details can be made for a boy or girl. It has three different sizes. Size A: 1-3 lbs Size B: 3-6 lbs Size C: 6-8 lbs Sewn burial pouch: This is for the tiniest of babies who are too small for the gowns. Sewn Lily wrap: (the tighter version is probably better) Sewn NICU eye mask
Sewn Blanket Wrap Good for the tiniest of babies who are too small for the gowns Sewn Kimono gown patterns: Three different sizes Helpful hints on sewing gowns Sewn Gown tutorial (no pattern but good pictures of the different stages of putting together a sewn gown from a pattern)
Sizing information
BLANKETS:
The most universal size of blankets are 20-24″ but donations of all sizes will be accepted.
- Miscarriage Boxes: 10”
- Micro-preemies : 10-15”
- Small preemies: 18-20”
- Medium preemies – 20- 22
- Large preemies – 22”- 30”
GOWNS/HATS/BOOTIES SIZE INFORMATION:
- 4-10 ounces (16-20 weeks gestation):
- Head Circumference :5-6 ” (so hat circumference should be about 4.5-5″)
- Height of hat: 3.5-4″
- Neck to feet: 6-8″
- Chest: 3.5– 5”
- Abdomen: 4-6”
- Feet: 1-1.5 “
- 10-15 ounces (20-22 weeks)
- Head Circumference : 6.5-7.5″ (so hat circumference should be about 5.5-7″)
- Height of hat: 3.5-4″
- Neck to feet: 8-9″
- Chest: 6-8.5”
- Abdomen: 6-9”
- Feet: 1.5 – 2″
- 1 -2 lbs (~22-25 weeks gestation):
- Head Circumference : 7.5-9.5″ (so hat circumference should be about 6.5″-8″)
- Height of hat: 3.5-4″
- Neck to feet: 9-10 1/2″
- Chest: 7.5– 8.5”
- Abdomen: 7-9”
- Feet: 1.5 – 2″
- 2 – 3 lbs:
- Head Circumference: 10-11” (so hat circumference should be about 8.5″-10)
- Hat height: 4″
- Neck to feet: 12″
- Chest: 9 – 10”
- Abdomen: 9.50-10.5”
- Feet: 2″
- 4 – 5 lb:
- Head Circumference: 11.5-12.5” (so hat circumference should be about 9″-11.5)
- Hat height: 4-4.5″
- Neck to feet: 14″
- Chest: 11”
- Abdomen: 11-12.25”
- Feet: 2.5″
- 5 1/2 – 6 lbs:
- Head Circumference: 12 .5 – 13” (so hat circumference should be about 11″-12)
- Hat height: up to 5.5″
- Neck to feet: 15″
- Chest: 11.5”
- Abdomen: 13”
- Feet: 3″
- 6-8 lbs
- Head Circumference: 13.5″
- Neck to Feet: 14.5″
- Chest: 11.5″
- Feet: 3″ – 3.5″
- 9-11 lbs
- Head Circumference: 14.5″
- Neck to Feet: 17″
- Chest: 14.5″
- Feet: 3.25″ – 3.75″
Other Patterns
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