Basic Information
Below you will find some basic information to get you started. We have
Stitches tags you can print out and attach to your items, and
mailing labels to mail your finish products with.
General Information
- Yarns and materials used must be washable, and soft.
Please, no straight wool items.
- Wash items that get dirty, but don't use fabric
softeners or perfumes. Babies can have very sensitive skin.
- Sizes are approximate and the finished product may be
larger or smaller than the pattern. It's ok, so are the babies! The hospital
will find the right size for the right baby.
- Booties stay on feet better if they have a ribbon or
yarn tie around the ankle.
- If you attach a pompom or ribbon to an item, please be sure they are securely fastened!
Approximate Measurements
Of course, sizes for premature babies are going to be small, but hopefully the following approximate measurements will give you an idea of the sizes you're stitching for.
| Baby Weight |
3-5
lbs. |
5-8
lbs. |
8-12
lbs. |
| Chest Measurement |
12 " or 30.5 cm. |
14" or 35.5 cm. |
16" or 40.5 cm. |
| Finished Chest Size |
13.5" or 34.5 cm. |
15" or 38 cm. |
16.5" or 42 cm. |
| Finished Length |
6.5" or 16.5 cm. |
7.5" or 19 cm. |
8.5" or 21.5 cm. |
| Head Circumference |
12.5" |
13.5" |
14.5" |
|
