Lykso23h ago
šŸŒ· marz šŸŒ·

I'm curious if there's someone out there:

- who's having or adopting a kid soon
- who's had a falling out with a family member or doesn't have much family support for whatever reason
- who'd appreciate some crochet baby stuff
- who's patient (might take a bit)

If this is you, please reach out. I had a falling out with my pregnant sister and am feeling quite sad about the lost opportunity to make something for a child. You'd be helping me and I'd love to help you.

boosts okay.

Jun 5 at 10:45pmWeb
Show threadšŸŒ· marz šŸŒ·2d ago

planning on getting the supplies myself. planning on cotton and cotton/silk blends. probably won't be anything high end but I want to do my best to keep things baby safe.

what I'd love to hear from you is:
what's your situation
when are you expecting your child
what colors/motifs are you all working with
If any particular items would be most appreciated
the best way to send you the finished item(s)

I know this is a bit of a long shot but why not. Figure someone might be game.

Show threadAmgine1d ago

@marz

Hoping your long-shot comes through!

Whatever else, make something you would like to give. When I was younger, people would make things and set them aside, often in a cedar blanket press, in hopes of a future relative. I made quite a few pieces for a layette, and over the years since I slowly gifted them away.

Which has built a multi-generational network of people sharing and gifting hand-crafted baby items.

Show threaddeer witch--surgery slow reply1d ago
@marz Iā€™m sorry about the family stuff marz šŸ’œ sending love
Show threadLunar šŸ›ø ā™¾1d ago
@marz I don't fit your exact requirements, but I do have an eight-month-old... not quite a newborn but could still be a recipient for some nice crochet? (UK based as well, full disclosure)
Show threadšŸŒ· marz šŸŒ·22h ago

Thank you so much to everyone who boosted this post. It means so much to me that total strangers wanted to help out.

I've had a couple responses and I'm in the process of reaching out/replying to people.

I really appreciate everyone's kindness. Mastodon is an amazing community.

Show threadEllenIn Edmonton1d ago
@marz There is certainly a need for this sort of thing on an ongoing basis, and there are chariti8es with makers who provide homemade loveliness to families without supports. However, I'd first recommend that you make whatever you were planning to make for your future nibling and mail it to your pregnant sister. She may never use whatever you've made, but it will still be a physical reminder that you care about her future child, and it could become a treasured possession.
Show threadšŸŒ· marz šŸŒ·1d ago

@EllenInEdmonton

This kind of feedback not welcome.

I'm aware of charities and send items to them when able. You also do not understand the situation with my sister, it's doubtful she'd let the item enter her home.

Show threadWillow (she/her)1d ago

@marz Not having any more kids, but wanted to send love and support because I had a similar thing with my sister when she had her kid. I had a lot of plans to make gifts and grieving that really hurt.

I hope you can find someone who will love your crafts.

Show threadJames Just James1d ago
@marz I'm not in need of your crochet services but I thought this was an exceptionally sweet post and I hope you're doing well.
Show threadThayer1d ago
@marz meet @doismellburning ā¤ļø