PATTERNS

General Instructions

Please use only these patterns provided to make items for donation. Following the directions carefully will help us maintain our standards of excellence for these items donated to preemies, their families, and hospitals. Please contact us to see what items we are in immediate need of. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

Patterns

Basic Guidelines for Threads of Love Donated Items

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Important Information on Yarns

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Where Threads of Love Labels are Sewn

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Premature and Newborn Size Chart

Gestational Age (week) Weight Height Head Circumference Abdominal Circumference
24 1.5 13.5 9 8
26 2 14 9.5 8.5
28 2.5 15 10 9.5
30 3 16 10.5 10.5
32 3.5 17 11.5 10.5
34 4 18 12.5 12
36 4.5 19 13 12.5

Foot Sizes

Small Preemie Large Preemie Full term
Weight 1-3 pounds 3-5 pounds 6-10 pounds
Foot Length 1-2 inches 2.5-3 inches 3-3.5 inches