For information on sizing, colors and crafting requirements for these patterns, please refer to the Programs section of this website.
Sewing Patterns
These sewing patterns were designed specifically for the Iowa NICUs supported by The Preemie Project.
Bereavement Bunting/Gown Instructions
Bereavement Bunting/Gown Pattern
Knitting Patterns
Jester Hat (A Preemie Project beginner favorite)
Michelle’s Preemie Booties and Hat (A Preemie Project beginner favorite)
Pumpkin Hat and Booties – Halloween
Seamless Preemie and Newborn “Pumpkin” hat – Halloween
Baby Bunny Newborn or Preemie Hat – Easter
Bunnies and Carrots -Easter
Born in the USA -4th of July
Stars and Stripes – 4th of July
Made in America – 4th of July
Christmas Tree Hat and Elfin Booties
Crochet Patterns
Preemie to Newborn Ribbed Baby Bootie
Bev’s Very Easy Preemie and Newborn Booties
Preemie Leg Warmer’s – so cute with the holiday hats
Half Double Crochet Preemie Hat (A Preemie Project beginner favorite)
Preemie Pumpkin Hat – Halloween
Newborn Pumpkin Hat – Halloween
Crochet Monster Hats – Halloween
Newborn Peep Hat – Easter
Crochet Bunny Hat – Easter
Crochet Lamb Hat – Easter
Gingerbread Man Hat – Christmas
Santa’s Little Elf Hat – Christmas
Bereavement Patterns
Before using a garment pattern other than one listed here, please email TPP Bereavement Coordinator and ask if your pattern would work for the hospitals we support.
Bereavement Buntings
Knit Burial Bunting – Touching Little Lives, adapted for larger size by Velda LaCoste
Crochet Burial Bunting – Warm Hearts Warm Babies
Bereavement / Christening Gowns and Sleepers
RoseBud Preemie Dress by Carol Minnis–knit
Sleep Sack Patterns by Marcia Williams–knit
Bereavement Bunting/Gown Instructions– sewn
Bereavement Bunting/Gown Pattern – sewn
Hats and Booties for Bereavement
Michelle’s Preemie Booties and Hat (A Preemie Project beginner favorite)
Bev’s Baby and Micro Preemie Ribs (NOTE: The micro-preemie pattern is perfect for early loss packages.)
Carissa Knits: Preemie Hats for Charity
So-Soft Preemie Hat – Knit
So-Soft Preemie Hat – Crochet
Stay On Baby Booties – Knit
Debbie’s Seamless Booties -Knit
Roll Down Booties – Crochet
Preemie to Newborn ribbed baby bootie – Crochet
Blankets for Bereavement
Elegant, Simple Baby Blanket-knit
Knit Baby Blanket-knit
Alex’s Baby Blanket-knit
Basket Weave Baby Blanket-knit
Confetti Baby Blanket – Crochet
Spring into Summer Blanket – Crochet
Remembrance Items
See our pinterest page for more cute pattern ideas.
Ravelry is a great source for free and purchased patterns
You will find wonderful patterns for purchase on these website