We accept only blankets made with new, clean, and washable materials in infant, child or teen friendly colors. We accept blankets that are crocheted, quilted, knitted, fleece blankets, or a tied comforter. Remember these blankets are meant to be colorful, cheerful, and cuddly. We require that every item donated be totally new.

• Please sew in smoke-free, pet hair free environments, or thoroughly wash the blanket before donating it.
• Please use new materials to make a Project Linus blanket. The older the fabric is, the more fragile the fibers become and will break down and tear with each washing.

Note: Blankets that smell of smoke or strong chemicals, or have pet hair on them, or are musty-smelling cannot be accepted as they may produce severe allergic reactions in the children. Rarely, have we had to deem a blanket unacceptable.

Blanket Sizes and Types

Please note that there is no specific size of blanket that we need.  Below is a guideline for you, but do your own thing.  We can use any size.

• Preemie and Newborn Baby Blankets - A very small blanket (18" x 18") can easily wrap a premature baby, but in many hospitals they prefer a (30" x 30") or (36" x 36") blanket used to cover the entire bassinet. Crochet / Knit patterns will require approx. 24-32 oz. of yarn depending on the pattern and size of hooks/needles.
• Toddler Blankets - An average sized blanket is (40" x 60"). A cut of fabric is usually 40-42 inches wide -- so 1 2/3 yards of a 40-42 wide fabric is perfect size for a toddler blanket. Crochet / Knit patterns will require approx. 48-64 oz of yarn depending on the pattern and size of hooks/needles.
• Teen Blankets - In order for a blanket to be comfortable for a teenager, it needs to be at least two yards in length. Since polar fleece is 50" wide, a 2-yard piece of fleece makes a nice blanket for a teenager. Crochet / Knit patterns will require approx. 64-120 oz. of yarn depending on the pattern and size of hooks/needles.
• Fleece Blankets - Pieces of polar fleece may be purchased and it takes very little work to create a blanket. Serging or hemming, or cutting a fringed edge - which takes no sewing at all, may finish off the edge. This material can be used for any size blanket.
  
• See the Pattern Links page for easy patterns.

Unsuitable materials:

• denim, tapestry, polyester double knit, felt, vinyl, wool, corduroy, burlap
• wool yarn
  
• materials that aren't cuddly & soft
• used, soiled or old materials

Important Reminders:

• Batting in quilts should be securely sewn into outer seams.
• If the blanket is tied, anchor it every 4-6 inches and cut ties to 1 inch or less in length.  Do not use yarn for tying, it works its way out of the quilt.  We suggest embroidery floss. 
• Do not attach buttons or similar decorative items to blankets, they can be choking hazards for children.
• Please be sure to complete the construction of your blanket.
• Please remove all pins before turning in your blanket -check, double check and triple check it please. It's better you find that pin and not the child who receives your blanket.