FAQ

Kia ora! Below you’ll find answers to our most common questions about Premmie Knitting Club, donating knitting, and getting involved. If you still need help, just reach out, we love to yarn!

About Premmie Knitting Club

  • Premmie Knitting Club is a registered NZ charity (CC57485) providing knitted items for NICU’s in Aotearoa and Australia. We are a virtual tribe of knitters knitting for premature babies and fundraising for preemie related causes.

    Founded in 2016 by Courtney Bennett, a preemie baby herself, Premmie Knitting Club was inspired by Courtney’s firsthand understanding of the life-changing support provided by doctors, nurses, and hospital staff to premature babies and their families. Driven by the desire to give back, Courtney established the Premmie Knitting Club on the simple belief that a little warmth and care can make a big difference for the tiniest Kiwis.

  • We knit and donate handmade blankets, peggy squares, clothing, and hats to neonatal units around Aotearoa and Australia, easing the journey for families navigating the challenges of premature birth. We work directly with hospitals and charitable organisations to ensure the items are suitable for what is needed. 

    Bringing comfort and care through hand-knitted items, building community, fostering kindness, and encouraging creativity. Through our fundraising efforts, we provide essential equipment, such as kangaroo chairs and breast pumps allowing us to directly support public health efforts in neonatal units.

How to Knit & Donate

  • We encourage our tribe of virtual knitters from around Aotearoa and Australia to handcraft blankets, peggy squares, hats, and clothing for neonatal units.

  • You can send your knitting directly to your local NICU, to Premmie Knitting Club HQ or to our Christchurch Local Hub – all the details can be found here

  • We gladly accept crochet and knitted items however we do not accept sewn items. Knitted and crocheted items are generally softer, stretchier, and have fewer rigid seams than sewn items. This makes them gentle on a premature baby’s delicate skin, reducing the risk of irritation or pressure marks.

  • Whilst we run our annual winter appeal, we accept knitting all year round.

  • If you are donating directly to PKC, we will accept both natural and acrylic yarn and distribute to the hospitals depending on what they prefer. If you are donating directly then it’s always best to check before you donate.

Postage & Delivery

  • Premmie Knitting Club is part of NZ Post’s Delivering for Good programme for 2025, this means you can send your knitting with free postage this year. To do this, please fill out the form on this page.

  • You can send your knitting directly to your local NICU, to Premmie Knitting Club HQ or to our Christchurch Local Hub – all the details can be found here

Fundraising & Financial Support

  • Premmie Knitting Club is a registered NZ charity (CC57485). All donations over $5 are tax deductible in New Zealand.

  • Check out our fundraising page for ideas on how you can support.

Non-Knitters & Other Ways to Help

  • Yes! You can buy wool for one of our regular knitters, organise fundraising, or help as a volunteer. See our Fundraising page for details!