BB BLANKETS OF VIRGINIA
Covering hurting families in love one blanket at a time
Would you like to get involved? Please consider the following guidelines to best serve the families!
QUILTED AND CROCHETED BLANKETS
The hospitals need, on average, about six (6) blankets per quarter for stillborn children and infant loss.
Blankets should be 30" x 30" or smaller, detailed, and of the highest quality. Larger blankets will be put forth for infant loss (passing before first birthday). Blankets should be larger than 12" x 12".
ANGEL POCKETS FOR TINY BABIES
Angel Pockets can be knitted or crocheted. They are perfect for the tiniest of babies, and are best in blue or pink. These precious babies are generally too small for blankets, and offer the families an opportunity to still cradle their babies. Ideally, these pockets will have a fabric lining of sorts so the nurses can slip the tiny baby in without having fingers and arms stuck in the knitting holes.
Instructions for construction:
Knitting: http://ladyvol04.wixsite.com/bbblanketsofva/single-post/2016/11/03/New-need-request-Angel-Pockets
Crochet: http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/tonis-pouch.html
HATS!!
The hospital loved our last donation of hats! The smaller the better. Here is a link that gives some guidance for knitting tiny ones. Tiny to term is needed.
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/bevs-preemie-plum-hat.html
OTHER VOLUNTEER IDEAS!
BB Blankets absolutely is a place for volunteer efforts that aren't on the crafty side! Ideas, collection, coordination, delivery, and others just to name a few. Want to serve! Please join us!