Knitting & Sewing
Knitting & sewing patterns for the Neonatal Unit
We receive lots of enquiries about donating knitted hats, baby clothes and blankets and other items for use in the Neonatal Unit. Although we do not deal directly with donations of knitting or sewing, staff do keep us informed regarding what is needed at any given time.
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The Unit is currently accepting the following:
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Blankets
Knitted blankets in the following sizes would be welcome:
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Small - 28” x 14” (70 cm x 40 cm),
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Medium 1 - 30” x20” (80 cm x 50 cm),
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Medium 2 - 30” x 24” (80 cm x 60 cm),
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Large - 36” x 24” (90 cm x 60 cm)
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Download further information PDF
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Ventilator Bonnets
Crochet Ventilator Bonnet with ties PDF
Ventilator Bonnet with flap PDF
Baby Bonnet PDF
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Cardigan
Cardigan Knitting Pattern PDF
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Small Teddy
Little Knitted Teddy PDF
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Fabric Bonding Squares
(the Unit does not use knitted bonding squares) PDF
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Finished items should be sent directly to the Neonatal Unit at the following address:
Neonatal Unit (Ward 110)
Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
51 Little France Crescent
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
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Please include your name and address, as staff will wish to acknowledge receipt of your items.
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Here are some other ways in which you may be able to help, if you are interested:
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SANDS and SiMBA
You may wish to consider donating knitted items to one of the other ‘baby’-related charities, namely SANDS Lothian (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) and SiMBA (Simpson Memory Box Appeal).
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Both charities are currently accepting donations of knitting and sewing, although you should bear in mind that they only accept certain items – details of these, including downloadable patterns can be found on their respective websites:
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SANDS Lothian
SANDS Lothian or follow on Facebook
(see Facebook post of 17 March, asking for knitted Moses baskets and gowns)
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