Do you love knitting or sewing?

Are you a "crafty" type of person who loves to Knit'n'Sew and make things?

Or do you know a Grandma or an aunt who loves to do those things?

The Special Care Nursery at Mercy Hospital for Women uses many items that are kindly made and donated by caring members of the public to help make our tiny premature and sick babies more comfortable during their stay.

Sometimes we receive items that have been beautifully and carefully made but we just can't use them - they are not the right size or just not suitable for use in a hospital environment with little babies who might be very sick.

Approved Patterns

To ensure that what you make can be properly used and fully appreciated, we have included some patterns of our most needed items for you to download and use:

Knitted Hats

Isolette Covers

Featherweight Club Knit 'n' Sew Group

Claire is the Coordinator of Featherweight Club's Knit 'n' Sew group.
Please contact our Craft Coordinator if you:

• Would like to clarify what items are currently needed in the nurseries
• Have some pattern ideas - Claire is always looking for new and "different" patterns to help our babies keep up with the latest fashion trends
• Would like to register as a Featherweight Club Knit 'n 'Sew member so that Claire can get in touch with you when we are organising handmade gifts for Special Occasions in the nurseries

Where do I send my Knit 'n' Sew products?

We are always pleased to receive goods that have been made by our volunteers and we try and make sure everyone receives a special thank you.  Featherweight Club distributes all goods received for the Special Care Nursery and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Mercy Hospital for Women for use by families who have babies in the nurseries or as gifts for special occasions, as appropriate.

Please mail all completed goods to:

Featherweight Club
C/- Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Road
HEIDELBERG VIC 3084

Alternatively, feel free to drop them into the Volunteer Coordinator's office on the 1st floor at the above address.