Frequently Asked Questions

We will take any size you wish to make and donate. Patients seem to like the Lap blankets (36" x 49") and full size throws for adults (48” x 72)” the best.

We use all kinds of yarn!  We work with all weights and types of yarn!

Since our inception in 2019, Pete's mom has crocheted? 325! We have recently added more crocheters that have donated over 679 blankets!

Yes! We accept all sizes of NEW, unused blankets. The most popular sizes we receive are lap blankets and full size throws for adults (measuring 48” x 72”)

Feel free to use ANY pattern you like! The link below is a quick pattern especially if using super bulky 6. The patients love the super soft yarn!   If I use 4 weight, double up and work with two strands. 

Using a 8mm hook, 

Row 1-chain 86 stitches. Chain 3. Turn your work.

Row 2 -Start a dc in second st from hook BLO and continue with dc till end of second row (86 stitches) Chain 3, turn.  
Row 3-Continue second row in 2nd st from hook.  I continue rows until I have reached 72" in length. There is a YouTube video to show you how to crochet the double crochet.

 Crochet Blanket Pattern using the Double Crochet - EasyCrochet.com

Yes!  We have a NEW donation box.  Feel free to drop off at your convenience or ship to:

1413 Hilltop Drive Monticello, MN 55362

If you would like to accept donations in our name, please contact us for a written, express consent form before pick up. ALL picked up yarn MUST come back to Foundation.

Each blanket is given a name.  Those names remind us of a memory of Pete.  It could be a place he traveled to, a sport he was involved in or an inside family joke.  Regardless, each blanket has a little memory of Pete in it.

All items are washed in Free and Clear Tide, Free and Clear Downy fabric softener and have Lysol laundry sanitizer added to each blanket load.  After that, items are packaged into clear poly bags and ready to be donated!

Yes! We accept crocheted shawls, slippers, hats, scarves, Amigurumi animals, stuffed hearts, and quilts!