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My little one was only 2lb 9, but by the time she was 2 month old she weighed 5lb. If you can't find any knitting patterns, boots have a good selection of small clothes starting at 3 1/2 lb.

How is the little fella? xx

Somewhat belated..........but may help for future prem births. BBC Radio Stoke has a number of knitting patterns for prem babies' garments, which can be accessed on line. Go to http://www.bbc(.)co.uk/stoke/my_pages/babywear/patterns.shtml Omit brackets, as always Reg

Hi Liz Sorry no patterns, but sending lots of good wishes to little Samuel and his family, i am sure they will be really grateful for the support you are giving. Yvette

i dont sorry, i know some dolls patterns fit prem babys though tiny tears, or smaller maybe hope mum and baby are well and babe continues to do well

Thanks again for all your messages, and gifts en route. I called in to see the proud daddy and little Emily this evening, and saw Samuel's photo and details. He will be in hospital for a while yet but was breathing unaided and came out crying so strong little fella. Mummy will be home on Monday - shame the hospital is quite a distance away and they have no car, so an excuse for me to take her one day and see little one. Will keep you posted on how he is doing, and how I am doing with the knitting - scarves on hold now. Liz

Liz, looks like other peeps covered the pattern bit so won't bother but did make for my own daughter and used baby doll patterns. Know we talked about premmies before and just want you to know not to be to worried. My daughter was 2lb 4oz and will be 28 next month. My dad was 1lb 6 oz and that was 75 years ago. Thoughts and prayers for you and your friend especially at this time. Bless xx Deb

Just spotted this, not going to knit because he'll be celebrating his 18th birthday before I finish! A workmate of my daughter's had a prem baby (actually on her birthday), he's doing really well, now 14mths old. They have organised various fund-raising events for the local SCBU, latest is a cycle run on 28th May. We (and others) support by helping with refreshments, that way no cash needed for expenses. Hope he gets on okay Christinex

Just spotted this thread :-) Samuel sounds like a good sized little baby, if Mum had pre-eclampsia his little body would have been preparing itself for an early entrance. I'm sure he'll be a little fighter. Our NICU has lots of clothes and blankets for all the babies - most units offer the same. It's lovely to have some of your very own though, for when baby goes into a cot - with eveyone's help on here it looks like you'll have a few patterns to choose from. Wishing you and your family and friends all the best, Jenny (a NICU nurse :-))

Hi Liz, sorry to be so late in adding. Hope all is well with the little baby and family. I was due 29th Feb but born on Christmas Eve weighing in at 3lbs 1 oz. That was just over 51 years ago. No hospital, just a drawer to sleep in and a midwife who lived next door. Happy knitting. Jenny xx

Liz patterns and little prem woolies went first class to you this morning!

Thinking of you, and them. Joy

And don't get told off like I did when i went to see her for the 2nd time!! We were allowed to touch her thru the holes in the incubator and she grabbed my finger and shoved it in her mouth!! I didn't stop her but the nurses certainly had something to say about it!! LOL!! xx

My thoughts and prayers are with all concerned God bless them X

So lovely to see everyone rallying round in support of little Samuel, he'll be a bouncing little bruiser in no time at all, bless him. I daresay you'll have enough knitting patterns by now but if you need any more or anything else for that matter, just shout. Cherryxx

Don't have any knitting patterns (!) but my thoughts are with the family and the little one, hopefully he'll be fine, prem babies are normally real fighters !

My neice was 8 weeks premature and now is a healthy 9 year old!! The baby units are fabulous and I know little Samuel will be well looked after!! hugs for you all!! xx

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Bless her, how sweet - it gives her something to do and is so worthwhile. Tell her I said thanks on behalf of the babes when you see her next. Liz

I pick up an old lady on my bus to Darent Valley hospital and all she goes for is too drop of knitting she done for prem babies and they so small like dolls clothes...Bless them all.Jay.x