BLANKET GUIDELINES

- Make blankets from new, clean, washable materials in infant, child or teen friendly colors.  Remember, these blankets are meant to be colorful, cheerful and cuddly.

- Do not use material that is faded even if it is new

- Provide your name and address with your blanket

- We always have a greater need for boys’ blankets, especially teen boys.

 

Fleece

- Only use fleece that is 100% polyester or non-pill

- Single layer only.  Double layers are too bulky for the hospitals to store

- We prefer skip stitch fleece blankets with crochet edge or “floppy ears” ties

- Please remove selvages to include the slightly folded edge to give it a clean look

- Width of ties must be consistent in size

Quilts

- Use 100% cotton or flannel, kid friendly fabric

- Please use appropriate fabric for size of blanket e.g. don’t use baby fabric on a quilt that is teen size

- Please remove selvages to give it a clean look

- Twin size quilts should be appealing to older kids (both girls and boys)

Knitted and Crocheted Afghans

- Use soft 100% acrylic yarn – no wool due to allergies

- Use small needles or hooks and soft baby yarn for baby afghans. Little fingers and toes can get caught into large, loose, loopy holes

 

Approximate size guidelines:

     Baby – minimum 40” x 40” or 36” x 36” for receiving blankets

     Child – 40” to 45” x 60”

     Teen – 40” to 45” x 72”

     Twin size – 66” x 90”