NFFU Spring knitting, sewing and crochet campaign 2026
Can you help with knitting, sewing or crochet?
As we consider the time needed for making and delivery, we are now turning our thoughts to lighter garments and items for Spring/Summer. Many suitable knitting and crochet patterns are available online.
If posting items, please include a note inside the parcel with your first name, surname and address, and send to:
FAO Theresa Magner - New Forest for Ukraine, PO Box 547, Lymington, SO41 1HR
If dropping off at the Hub, the drop off box is now next to the knitting shelves - Please leave your details in the log book or on one of the forms on the desk provided thank you
Items we need going forward are below
For Babies
Baby Boxes (year-round)
Booties, mitts, jackets, cardigans and hats
(size 0–3 months)
Please firmly join booties and mitts in pairs
Baby Blankets 28 x28 inches minimum Close knit/crochet. No holes for little fingers and toes to get caught in
Small Toys
Knitted, crocheted or fabric toys
(teddies, dolls, octopuses, etc.)
Must fit into a shoebox (approx. 6–8 inches tall)
Embroidered facial features only
Baby Blankets
28 x28 inches minimum - Close knit/crochet.
No holes for little fingers and toes to get caught in large enough to wrap a baby fully
For New Mums
Knitted, crocheted, felt or fabric hearts, sunflowers or similar
Small unused toiletry or cosmetic items, such as:
Soap, hand cream, shampoo
Lipstick or lip balm
Supplies for Mums
We have been advised by the CEO of the Ukrainian premature baby charity that knitted clothes for premature babies are not wanted.
However, the following are needed:
Good-sized blankets (see above)
Bonding Squares
Crocheted octopuses
Example pattern: Crocheted Octopus Pattern
Must be made from cotton yarn (non-stretch)
Embroidered facial features only
Important Note – Premature Babies
New baby grows (or very good condition used), all sizes
Especially 9–12 months
Preterm sleepsuits, hats and scratch mitts
New pants and vests (all sizes)
New dummies/soothers, feeding bottles
Baby food and formula
Muslin squares and bibs
Baby body wash, soap, shampoo, wet wipes
Nappies (all sizes, including size 0), nappy sacks, nappy cream
Paper pants, breast pads, maternity pads, sanitary wear
Pants for mums
Calpol and children’s vitamins
Other Vital Baby & Mum Supplies
For Older Babies, Children, Adults & the Elderly
Lighter-weight jumpers, cardigans, tank tops
Shawls and stoles
Toys
Larger knitted or crocheted animals and dolls
Trauma teddies
Izzy dolls
“Worry worms” (we add a poem translated into Ukrainian)
For Older Babies, Children, Adults & the Elderly
Knitted or crocheted blankets of all sizes
Baby boxes 28 x28 inches minimum Close knit/crochet. No holes for little fingers and toes to get caught in
Moses baskets, cots, prams/pushchairs
Lap blankets, wheelchair users, single beds
Blanket squares or strips
Preferred sizes: 6 x 6 inches or 8 x 8 inches
Sewn together if possible (we also have volunteers who can help)
Blankets
Quilts of all sizes
Baby quilts: approx. 24 x 30 inches
Children’s quilts: approx. 36 x 42 inches
Larger quilts for adults
Some quilts are used to cover incubators
No embellishments that could come off and be swallowed
Quilts
Wool - Thank You - Contact
Knitting wool of all weights (especially double knitting, but also Aran and chunky)
Wool
Thank you to all in our crafting collective around the country and beyond, your generosity makes a real difference 'Delivering a Future of Hope' together
Thank You
