Patterns
Porthole Bags
Porthole Hanging Bags These porthole bags are great for critters small to large! There are a variety of sizes and all are needed. Download the
Patterns & Files
Here’s what’s needed most. Always read instructions carefully. Incorrectly made items take a lot of time and effort to fix, and the requirements are quite specific. Please, please, please, read and follow the instructions!
Important Reminders
All pouch outers need to be accompanied by 2-3 liners made out of 100% cotton flannelette (especially important in winter). Liners MUST MUST MUST have French (enclosed) seams and a U shaped bottom. No hand sewn items, no items that are not high quality. Crafted items go to tiny babies with big claws and need to be VERY safe and very washable. Get kids or newbies involved by making cards (rescuers love receiving notes & letters!), drawings, or decorating with permanent marker. Please remember crafted items need to be of very high quality – unfortunately, items made by beginners may not be usable. Microbat pouches should be made to the ratio of 1 rescue pouch to 2 hanging pouches. Only use dark or muted colours as mumma bats need a relaxing environment.What’s needed most – list is accurate until a new version is published.
Questions? Head over to the Facebook group to get answers and discuss your latest projects!
Patterns & Instructions
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Possum Pods & Palaces
Possums love their hidey-holes and adore these cosy homes. These are crochet patterns and we welcome knitted interpretations too. The main thing to remember with
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Joey Pouches
Joey pouches keep our babies safe, warm, and secure. In Australia, any marsupial youngster is referred to as a ‘joey’. This includes baby kangaroos, wallabies,
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Crocheted Nests
Crochet nests, along with pouches, are the ‘bread and butter’ of the ARC craft guild. We aim to provide every rescuer and veterinary clinic in
Patterns
Animal Beds
There have been many displaced animals due to the fires and COVID-19 and Australia’s pounds and rescue organisations are full. Rescuers are taking on as
Patterns
Hanging Joey Bag
Hanging joey bags are always in need. Older joeys will jump in and out of them many times per day as they get curious and
Patterns
3D Hanging Bags
These hanging bags are loved by rescuers because they give growing joeys the freedom to come and go as they please. Joeys of all sizes
More Patterns
We’re still working on getting all patterns uploaded with nice photos and tutorials! Here are a few we’re still working on:
- Crocheted Nests
- Quilted Nests
- Rescue Basket Kits
- Drawstring Backpacks from Pillowcases
- Microbat Pouches – we recommend 2 hanging pouches per 1 rescue pouch
- Items for fundraising such as art, quilts, beautiful handmade soft toys, etc.
Handmade Items We Can Always Use
- Crochet or knit blankets that are 1m square or larger (projects made from scraps are very welcome)
- Dog/cat collars and leads
- Drawings, letters, notes, and cards to send to rescuers to keep morale up (great for kids to make!)
DO NOT MAKE (Low Need – Reference Only)
- Bat Wraps – Always stuff these VERY VERY firmly
- Koala mittens – Not needed, Australia now has a near-infinite supply after the Black Summer fires
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