Knots for NICU

Founded in 2022, Knots for NICU is the nation's largest student-led nonprofit to serve the NICU/premature baby community.

Our Mission

"Our mission is
to foster a supportive and nurturing community that provides comfort and emotional care to babies and their families."

Craft for Babies

Our school clubs meet weekly to crotchet, knit, and sew premature-sized baby hats, burial gown sets, and blankets. Open to all students in Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges & Universities, and community members too! Open your free chapter today!

Collect From Community

We collect donated items for premature babies from members of our local communities. Items may be crafted or purchased, such as preemie-sized hats, swaddling blankets, yarn, sewing machines, nursery flannel fabric, first communion gowns, and more.

Give to Hospital NICUs

Multiple times during the school year, we donate all crafted, made-by-students, and collected donated community items to donate to the hospital NICUs in numerous cities throughout the United States.

Our Impact

STATES WE OPERATE IN

ITEMS DONATED

HOSPITALS IMPACTED

TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS

STUDENT MEMBERS

VALUE OF ITEMS MADE ($)

Our Items

Blankets

Burial Gowns

Hats

Headbands

Scent Hearts

Apprec'n Cards

All items are individually packaged in sealed plastic bags and labeled with a size sticker to help nurses find the best fit for the preemie. Burial gowns are wrapped in tissue paper and presented in white boxes with a card for grieving parents. All packages include a club-info notecard for the parents receiving the gift to know how the gift was made possible.

Communities We Serve

Families with Infant Loss

Elderly & Shut-ins

Babies in the NICU

Students of All Abilities

Healthcare Workers

Terminally Ill Children

By the Numbers

5,447 items have been donated as of May 26, 2026 of hats, headbands, blankets, burial gown sets, scent hearts, stuffed toys, appreciation cards, and child outfits.