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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

  1. Yarns and materials used must be washable, and soft. Please, no straight wool items.
  2. Wash items that get dirty, but don't use fabric softeners or perfumes. Babies can have very sensitive skin.
  3. 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.
  4. Booties stay on feet better if they have a ribbon or yarn tie around the ankle.
  5. 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"

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