im really keen to start knitting garments for premature babies in the neonatal units in my areas surrounding hospitals. the problem is i dont have the money to spend on buying all the materials needed to create these garments (wool ,ribbon, buttons etc) so i would rely on people kindness to donate these items to me. Does anyone know of any good/reliable website where i can request this sort of thing? thanks
2007-11-14 07:11:12 · 9 answers · asked by raynor_11 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Try freecycle.
http://www.freecycle.org.uk
Register in your local area and post a wanted ad.
Also ask your local charity shops. They often get donations of wool and it really isn't worth them selling the odds and ends.
A cheap add in the local classifieds might work too.
2007-11-14 10:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a lovely idea. In the UK, the prem baby units sometimes get yarns given to pass along to their team of tame knitters. If you're in the UK I'l start you off with some buttons, but most of the preemie patterns won't need them, just a ribbon or a twisted yarn cord..
You could ask to put a note up in your local yarn shop for people to pass on odd balls of baby yarn to you, and the shop might save you odd bits and pieces too, from knitting up sample garments. how about a card in your local supermarket and/ or paper shop too?
Other than that, you could do a search on Yahoo groups for your local Freecycle group and put out an appeal there.
HTH
2007-11-14 21:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by who me? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try wool shop's and see if there would donate any low stock or ask some you may know that knits and see if there have any left over wool.
2007-11-15 07:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by hippy1975chick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you planning on washing, carding and spinning the wool?
What a job.!
But consider that neonatal patients have very sensitive skin and wool would not be appropriate.
You need a synthetic yard that is extremely soft and hypoallergenic. Watch garage sales and eBay for good deals on yarns. Or check with Wal-Mart. if you have an official group they may give you a good price break.
2007-11-14 07:22:18 · answer #4 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You could also approach your local paper to see if they would put a little item in for you, explaining what you want to do, and asking for donations. Happy knitting!
2007-11-14 07:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by mad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.craigslist.com
www.freecycle.org
You can also join a yahoo knitting group and request help
You can put up signs at your local churches and even the grocery store, give a phone number so people can contact you, or an e-mail address, and pick up with a friend along.
2007-11-14 07:37:31 · answer #6 · answered by mliz55 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would not call myself an artist, even nevertheless I stitch plastic canvas in many situations. depending on whilst the community church has their month-to-month backyard revenues I donate products i've got completed to them. I dont understand in case you communicate approximately this an artist, communities, or others in desire, yet regardless i think of its super which you're doing this.
2016-10-16 12:43:45 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't answer your question, but I think its absolutely wonderful what you are going to do. I really hope you succeed.
2007-11-14 07:23:01 · answer #8 · answered by Babe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pop into your local charity shop, im sure they will help you out
2007-11-14 07:14:32 · answer #9 · answered by Davie Boi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋