knit one, save one: a campaign to save millions of babies

Posted on Sep 16, 2008 in baby, hat, preemie cap


preemie cap, originally uploaded by alicethelma.

Last Friday I went to the Knit and Crochet show at the convention center in Portland, Oregon where I browsed vendors and tried hawking my t-shirts. Among the yarn vendors, stood a quiet little booth for Knit One, Save One, a program sponsored by Save the Children. I was instantly intrigued. It wasn’t long before I had knit my first preemie cap, day before yesterday actually, and wondered to myself “Why have I never made one before?”

They’re fast. They’re easy. They use up leftover yarn. They’re for a good cause. They’re for babies. I mean what’s NOT to love about these little caps. Please get involved if you can.

The campaign requires only three things of you: 1) Knit or crochet a cap. 2) Write a letter to the president elect telling him how much you care about the needs of newborns around the world and 3) donate $10 toward a newborn care kit. The deadline is December 31. Visit the Knit One, Save One website or write me at heavydutydesign (AT) gmail (DOT) com if you have more questions.

2 Comment(s)

  1. Thank you for doing knitting preemie hats. I’m the mother of two preemies, and I can’t tell you how special it was for me when my babies had hats that fit them in the NICU. We have a few hand knit blankets and hats that are now in keepsake boxes. It still takes my breath away to pull them out and see just how tiny my babies were. Good work!!!

    Old Crone | Sep 26, 2008 | Reply

  2. I must have a learning disorder; my nephew was a preemie baby and this post is the first time I have never thought about making a teeny hat. I made a blanket for him, instead. I feel like an idiot now. You’re right, this is a great stash buster and knits up fast. I am absolutely going to start knitting these. I force my 13 yr old daughter to knit while she watches tv, so she doesn’t just sit there for hours aimlessly…I’ve been looking for a service project for her and this is the best of both worlds. Thank you! (great blog btw, love it)

    saltwaterknitter | Dec 14, 2009 | Reply

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