A random question regarding cat/dogs and babies

katiewhompus

One of my hobbies is to crochet, and I've discovered I really like to crochet baby things because, well, they are smaller and the yarn is softer (and fun colors!). Soon I am going to fill my house with baby stuff and either won't need it, or will just have too much of it. I also like making things like little hats and really, I don't want to have 70 hats for a future kid.
A lot of people in my area crochet/knit baby things and then donate them to local premie wards, hospitals, etc. so I was thinking of going that route.

The thing that concerns me though is I do have a cat and a dog, and while the blankets won't be furry or anything they will have been exposed to cat/dog fur (like now, when Demon decided she's going to lay on my lap on top of the current blanket project). Do you think the places will still accept them even though they have been exposed to animals, even minimally, or should I calm down on the volume of projects?

rhodesign

I know for our unit everything we get like that is washed first. If you wash them and then immediately put it into a plastic bag or something away from the animals it might be okay.

Call and ask the places you want to dontate to first to see what they require, though. Not all places have their own laundry and if they aren't able to wash items, they won't take them or will throw them away once used.

anna.oskar

1. I wish i could crochet!  I can only knit.

2. My grandmother use to make blankets and donate them to the NICU ward.  She had a dog and just washed everything carefully in Dreft before donating.

3. I'll take an extra set off your hands.  They can go in my baby box hat H doesn't  totally know about.

4. Have you considered selling them on Etsy?  You could always donate the proceeds if you wanted.

pirategal03

My mother donated the baby quilts she made and I know they were exposed to her two long haired dogs before donation.  You may be overthinking this a bit, but it wouldn't hurt to call and ask. 

AllAboutTheBenjamin

Ditto rho - I think as long as they're thoroughly cleaned, there shouldn't be a problem.  But calling ahead and asking isn't a bad idea.

I think that's so cool you can crochet!  I knit and a few years ago before I got my post-college job, I knitted all my sisters scarves for Christmas.  They still use them

SarahPLiz

If they are washable, there is a detergent I get at my allergist that denatures dander. 

Blueyed228

You could always sell them to local boutiques! My sister pays good money for homeade stuff like that.

Plus, they make great gifts.

katiewhompus

I've thought about Etsy Anna, but I'm worried (in an AW way) that if they get too popular it won't be fun anymore. I've sold a couple of my purse creations to friends though. I have way too many of those too.

It's funny though, because I cannot knit to save my life and love to crochet.

anna.oskar

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[QUOTE]I've thought about Etsy Anna, but I'm worried (in an AW way) that if they get too popular it won't be fun anymore. I've sold a couple of my purse creations to friends though. I have way too many of those too. It's funny though, because I cannot knit to save my life and love to crochet.
Posted by katiewhompus[/QUOTE]


I totally get that.  It's fun until it becomes a "job".

Knitting came easily for me but i just can't wrap my mind around crochet.  i tried, bought books, and ended up with a knotted looking mess.

missy68

I always wash my crocheted projects for babies in Dreft before I give them away, too, and I let the moms know they've been washed.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

My mom used to knit and cross stitch baby things to give as gifts and we always had animals. That never caused a problem, AFAIK.

katiewhompus

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: A random question regarding cat/dogs and babies : I totally get that.  It's fun until it becomes a "job". Knitting came easily for me but i just can't wrap my mind around crochet.  i tried, bought books, and ended up with a knotted looking mess.
Posted by anna.oskar[/QUOTE]

That's me with knitting! I started doing both at 18 and whenever I knit it's awkward and comes out just jumbled and going "wtf am I doing"? Crochet was instantly "oh look at this cool thing!"

tidetravel

Taryn looks good in warm colors; yellows, oranges, etc. 

In case you get too bored.

katiewhompus

Hmmm I happen to have a thing of yellow I don't know what to do with

katiewhompus

Should I start taking orders for Christmas? lol.

SarahPLiz

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[QUOTE]Should I start taking orders for Christmas? lol.
Posted by katiewhompus[/QUOTE]

<div>Yes!</div>

katiewhompus

How do we feel about this hat (link)? Cute? Not so much?