Below is are links to patterns I have found for preemies and micro preemies. I haven't tried out all of these, but felt it might be helpful to consolidate some of these patterns in one spot. Please feel free to let me know how these work up!
Please try to add a cute embellishment, or something special to the hat to make the hat unique and more than just another random and quick whipped up hat. Rose's mom mentioned that this is the only "outfit" Rose was really able to wear, so please try to add a little personality to your creation. This can be done with a flower, adding ears, adding stripes, a brim, a different stitch, sports team colors, a basketball, a pom pom, etc.
The Dainty Daisy Patterns
Lion Brand Patterns
Preemie Windowpane Skullcap
Crochet for Preemies Links
Preemie Patterns
Care Wear
Preemie Rainbow Beanies (3 sizes)
Preemie Pumpkin Hat
Red Heart Patterns
Knit and Crochet Patterns
Divine Hat
Bernat Pattern
10 Minute Hat
Basic Beanie
Caps, Hats and Bonnets
Flower Child
Ribbed Hat
Bonnet
Miracle Beanie
Coats and Clark
Micro Preemie Hat
I wish I had found this site earlier, when my wee one was born - eight weeks early, going home seven days later (yes, we were THAT blessed) weighing a whopping 3lbs 7oz. I'd have whipped her up warm clothing that actually fit her! I'm making some for the hospital that delivered us - thank you for posting the pattern!!
ReplyDeleteIf you use the felt buttons from the craft store, you will not have any hard surfaces on the precious little hats...and they have such cute shapes, you can include them in the design.
ReplyDeleteWish we had known you when we had our triplets. They were six weeks early and wore many hats for quite a while till they were able to regulate their body temperatures on their own. You do beautiful work and I am very happy to have found this website! :)
ReplyDeleteThankyou for adding my patterns to your list <3 Lovely blog.
ReplyDeleteMyshelle, AKA MammaThatMakes
Love your site, your patterns and your idees.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Holland, Ria
Will use most of these as I crochet and knit hats for my local NICU
ReplyDeleteIn making items for NICU sized preemies, we've found not only did the parents enjoy them, but the nurses and therapists also "made over" the babies, talking and cooing more to those who were "dressed up" with a hat or booties.
ReplyDeleteGreat patterns one and all and so very useful! Thanks for sharing these.......
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Great patterns one and all and so very useful! Thanks for sharing these.......
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I can't find any other sites regarding donations to the Helen DeVos NICU, is this still an active site? (The last post was January 17, just wanted to be sure before I go sending hats) :)
ReplyDeleteMost of the links are broken :-(
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