Use this pdf guide to create a package! Each package has a crocheted NICU graduation cap, two crocheted turtle stuffed animals, a welcome home banner, and a certificate of graduation. Click the link below to view the guide digitally in Canva:
Each box will have the following:
1 Crocheted NICU Graduation cap
2 Crocheted Stuffed Animals
1 “Welcome Home!” Banner
1 Certificate of Graduation
Keep reading to see how to create each part of the package!
These stitches are used to make the contents of the package.
Magic Ring
Slip Knot & Chain
Double Crochet
Slip Stitch
Single Crochet
The guide above includes a written pattern but feel free to use your own pattern too!
Each box must have at least 2 crochet stuffed animals, so that those graduates with siblings also feel special. Remember to sew the eyes using black yarn, as amigurumi with plastic safety eyes will not be accepted by most hospitals. Feel free to use your own pattern as well!
Designer: The Friendly Red Fox
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfv4JsJ0XmQ&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD
To create the welcome home banner, cut out the letters to spell “Welcome Home!” and string them using ribbon.
This part of the package can be printed out online; however, some hospitals will provide a personalized, special one for the graduate! You can find great ones online like this one:
Thank you for making a NICU graduation package! Every package significantly helps a family with a NICU graduate! You can donate these to your local NICU!