Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)

Guidelines

NMCRS have specific requirements.  They will provide yarn.

General Guidelines: 

The colors and sizes: 

• Knit and Crochet: Distinct boy or girl colors or neutral, white, yellow, green or purple. Heather or pastel colors are safe choices. Avoid red, bright orange, black. All one color. A border of white is fine. The blanket must be at least 30x30 inch square and no more than 32x32 inch square.
• Quilts or Fleece: Mixes colors and designs are acceptable. Handmade quilts may be 36x36  or 40x40 inch square. Size for the Fleece should remain the same, 36x36.

 Important Notes

• Square is preferred by the parents. 
• Due to safety concerns, all chosen patterns must be tightly woven.
• Keep yarn and blankets clean.
• Smoke free at all times.
• Due to allergy concerns, keep work and yarn protected from pets.
• The blankets need to be soft and washable and dryable. Stitch in loose yarn ends. 
• A simple knot will not hold up with washing.
• Blankets must be handmade by us, not store bought.
• Blankets made using yarn provided by NMCRS must be donated back to NMCRS.

Ela Crafters Coordinator for NMCRS is Pat.

If you have any questions or have a blanket to donate, please email Pat at pbalmes6851@att.net. 

Please enter NMCRS in the subject line

Suggested Patterns

Easy Diagonal Baby Blanket

Solid Granny Blanket

Basic Granny Square Blanket

Coziest Baby Afghan Ever

Sweet Berry Baby Blanket