THINGS TO MAKE
Bibs and Burp Cloths
Bassinet & Cot Blankets
Bassinet & Cot Blankets
These are great beginner pieces to makes and can often be made from leftover material from other projects.
**NO TIES on bibs**
Bassinet & Cot Blankets
Bassinet & Cot Blankets
Bassinet & Cot Blankets
Tight weave is best to avoid little fingers and toes getting stuck.
Bassinet blankets are approx 50x80cm
Cot blankets are approx 110x130cm
Beanies and Scarves
Bassinet & Cot Blankets
Knitted Cardigans and Jumpers
Everyone loves to knit beanies so please check in with us first before making to see what sizes are most needed.
This is often older children ages 4-12
**Please no baby beanies**
Please no snood style scarves for under 7yrs.
Knitted Cardigans and Jumpers
Knitted Cardigans and Jumpers
Knitted Cardigans and Jumpers
Knitted cardigans are especially great for children under 1.
Knitted jumpers are great for ages 1-4
**No hoods on clothing for under 1s**
Baby toys
Knitted Cardigans and Jumpers
Other Items
Knitted or crochet toys for under 4 years are so cute and cuddly!
**Please no beads or buttons, inside or out**
We love teddies, bunnies, aeroplanes, snails, octopuses and more, wherever your creative skills take you.
Other Items
Knitted Cardigans and Jumpers
Other Items
- Summer hats
- Pyjamas sets or pyjama pants
- Playmats (quilted is lovely)
- Bassinet and cot top sheets
- Drawstring bags (roughly A4 & A3 sizes or infant/adult pillowcase size)
- Knitted slipper socks
- Polar fleece jumpers or scarves
Places to go for Inspiration
Tassie Mums on Pinterest
A collection of links to free patterns for Pyjama pants, Burp cloths, Knitted jumpers, vests and beanies https://www.pinterest.com.au/ange_moore/tassie-mums/
Knit One Give One
This is a terrific initiative that aims to spread warmth to those in need through a community of volunteer knitters. There are patterns for baby cardigans, blankets, beanies, scarves, gloves and toys.
Tutorials on YouTube
YouTube can provide some great video tutorials if your learning to make or looking for new ideas and techniques. Here are are few links to help inspire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIxoTOEN2Vs - Knitting Baby Jackets - Simple - Veronica Hug
Ravelry
Ravelry is a free website for knitters, crocheter and fiber artists. You will need to create a log in to view more patterns then the links provided below.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gidday-baby - Baby Cardigan
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-sophisticate - Baby Cardigan (with language translations)