Items most needed

 

Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild distributes only new clothing and linen to UK charities that request a donation from us.

Any new items of clothing or linen are always welcome. In addition should anyone want to knit or make items the following are the main groups of people and the types of hand made items that are most needed for them.
• All wool should be machine washable.
• Sets of gloves etc should be tacked together.

 

 

Blanket Basket

The Homeless - mainly men - warm hats, balaclavas, scarves, gloves, fingerless mittens and any type of jumper. All preferably in dark or neutral colours.

The Elderly - men and women - cardigans, bed socks, bed jackets, leg warmers for women. Cardigans, jumpers, gilets/sleeveless jumpers and bedsocks for men.


Please note that we currently have less demand for knee blankets. If knitting groups love knitting or crocheting squares for knee blankets, could we please ask that they are made up into a size that could be used as a bed throw or blanket instead e.g. 6’ x 4’. These have many uses for families and the homeless.


Children aged 2 –10 - jumpers, cardigans, hats, gloves and scarves. Please make sure neck opening of jumpers are large enough to pull over their heads comfortably. ?

Babies up to 2 years old - cardigans (rather than matinee jackets), hat and mitten sets, baby bootees. Please tack any matching sets together.
Shawls in soft baby colours - 40” x 40” (1m x 1m) approximately
Buggy blankets - 5’ x 4’ / 5’ (150cm x 120 /150cm) to fold and cocoon babies before putting in the buggies.

Neonatal - We have a requirement for several items for premature babies in the neonatal units in hospitals. The sizes and materials of these items are very specific, as the babies are very small and their skin very delicate. Patterns should be smooth and soft – no lumps and bumps.

• If possible please use 4 ply for the clothing although DK is acceptable for some hospitals
• Blankets and shawls are fine in DK
• Patterns should be smooth and soft – no lumps and bumps.


Hats, mittens and bootees
V necked cardigans to fit 12” and 14” (30cm and 35cm)
White shawls - 24” x 24” (60cm x 60cm)
Blankets - 16” x 32” (40cm x 80cm)
20” x 22”/25” (50cm x 55/62cm)
Light blankets, fleeces and quilts - 30” x 30” (75cm x 75cm)
Fleeces and quilts - 18” x 18” (45cm x 45cm) very smooth to lie babies on.

For lots of knitting patterns especially designed for premature babies click here: Ray of Hope's Babywear Patterns

Please read and take note of their copyright conditions.

Thank you so much for whatever contribution you are able to make, it will certainly go to a good home.


 

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