WheelChair Blankets / Lapghans and Pocket crosses
This month we want to challenge you to practice your current stitches and learn some new ones by creating wheelchair blankets and pocket crosses. These blankets and crosses can provide not only comfort and warmth to someone who may need it, but will also remind them that there is someone who cares and is praying for them. We will post links to several patterns that we recommend, but you can search for your own patterns or create one of your own creations. This month's donations will be supporting the Local Veterans organizations and Camp Eagle Rock's military family support programs.
If you have another agency that you would like to donate to directly, please let us know who and how you've donated. We would love to see your project and learn about other needs in our community and share it with our other makers.
We do not have required specifications for these blankets, but have suggested specifications to help you find and work on your blankets.
Suggested Lap Blanket Specifications
A lap blanket or “lapghan” is made to fit over a wheelchair or someone in a sitting position.
Lap blanket suggested sizes:
30 - 35″ wide to 42-46 in length
Pocket Crosses Pattern & Design Ideas
Workshop Opportunities
If you are actively working on a project for one of our monthly mission projects, we supply education and the tools to help get you started and support you as you begin to craft with purpose.
Check our our upcoming Workshops for live and virtual events for yarn and educational support for these patterns. You can also contact us directly via messenger or email for additional support.
Drop off Location
St. Stephens Lutheran Church LCMS - Hickory, NC 2304 Springs Road NE, Hickory, NC28601
or Email us if you need to make arrangements for shipping or pick-up