it matters to that ONE . . .
Handmade items are a piece of us. When knitters and crocheters make for us it’s more than just donating. Every Shrug Hug is purposefully made with love and prayers in every stitch and is as special as the maker and the mom receiving We know we can’t reach every mom - but with your help we can reach one more.
Our Shrug Hugs
A Shrug Hug is simply a 20" x 60" knit or crocheted panel
Our Shrug Hugs are 20" x 60" knitted, crocheted or tunisian crocheted panels. After receiving, we lace the panel closed to form a Shrug Hug. Shrug Hugs wear like a small poncho but thanks to the weight of the bulky yarns used when making, feel like a hug around your shoulders.
There are so many wonderful yarns out there. Don’t be afraid to experiment. But keep in mind that each yarn, stitch pattern, needle choice and your own tension affect the outcome of your finished fabric and fit. PLEASE NOTE, PANELS NEED TO BE MADE WITH BULKY YARN AND CAN BE NO SMALLER THAN 20" X 60" TO WEAR PROPERLY.
Our intention is to wrap the moms we are supporting in a great big hug.
Please consider bulky yarns or double stranding to create a cozy fabric. Lace weight shawls will not work. Combinations of Lion Brand Homespun, Wool Ease Thick and Quick, Scarfie and Shawl in a Ball work nicely as do Loops and Threads Barcelona, Facet Stones and Red Heart Dreamy and Unforgettable. Typical knitting needle sizes range from US13-US19 and large crochet hooks.
If you are interested in learning Tunisian Crochet, our Quick Cozy Collar kit includes a Q hook and one skein of Stormy bulky yarn by King Cole Yarns. We also include a link to our learn to tunisian crochet tutorial. Our collar works up in a few quick hours and can be seamed closed to be slipped over your head like a cowl or attach our included button to keep it securely around your neck.
We also offer our Kit in a Kakes that include a knit pattern, crochet pattern and info/pattern on tunisian crochet. You can upgrade and add a ChiaoGoo tunisian crochet S hook as well.
Or if you'd simply like to support us through a purchase, our Newport inspired yarns and Gilded Age shawls all fund our mission. Please check out our Newport Yarn and Fibers online shop.
Support a child by making a Courage Cape for a Bear Buddy
knit or crochet a cape
knit or crochet a cape
knit or crochet a cape
Our donations to Hasbro Children's Hospital are presented as care packages that include several items for the moms and tiny Bear Buddies wearing Courage Capes for their children.
try tunisian crochet
knit or crochet a cape
knit or crochet a cape
use double stranded fingering/sock weight or single strand dk weight to make a 2” square, adding a 3” tie to 2 corners for us to tie onto a bear
knit or crochet a cape
Let us teach you tunisian crochet then walk you through the steps to make a bear cape.
