KNIT for UKRAINE

Spring and Summer Knitting, Crochet and Sewing Campaign - can you help us ?

Summer gets hot in Ukraine (up to 35C inland) so we need to build on your fabulous efforts to make people what they need. At this time of year our attention turns to lighter items. Please keep any winter items in storage at home until September. Here is what we need:

For newborn baby boxes (attractively covered shoe boxes)

jackets, cardigans, jumpers, hats, booties and mittens. Please base your knitting on 0-3 or 0-6 month old patterns and please join together booties or mittens into their pairs
small knitted toys (including octopuses) preferably in cheerful colours
knitted, crocheted, felt or fabric hearts, sunflowers or similar
baby blankets
- no holes in the blankets please - to avoid catching small fingers and toes
- please aim for dimensions of around 24 x 24 inches
- knitted blanket squares: if you are making blankets from squares (e.g. 3x3 8" squares or 4x4 6" squares) we would the being sewn together. We do however have a few individuals who are willing to take squares and do this for you.

Other vital items for babies and mothers

baby food and formula
nappies of all sizes and nappy cream
Calpol
dummies/soothers (new only please)
muslin squares
baby body wash and soap
baby grows and vests in all sizes
sanitary products
breast pads

For toddlers, children, adults and the elderly

light knits/clothes for spring/summer such as cardigans and jumpers in all sizes
blankets of all sizes for carrycots, Moses baskets, cots, prams, laps and single beds
quilts of all sizes
toys such as dolls, animals and trauma teddies and worry worms.

We are also very keen to receive

knitting wool of all weights (including Aran and chunky) that can be taken from the hub by volunteers to be made into lovely things
fabrics to make quilts, children's clothes and tote bags

Many patterns are available online. Please help knit, sew and crochet for Ukraine !

Donations can be taken to any Drop-off location.

THANK YOU !!!