Bandages for topical ulcer patients To be distributed by Global Health Ministries to areas of the world where patients suffer from slow healing open sores and ulcers caused by Leprosy, HIV/AIDs, infected insect bites, burns, etc.

Project Details

The following are directions for 3 or 4 inch wide knitted and crocheted bandages made from 4 ply cotton yarn.

Supplies needed:

3-4 oz “kitchen type” 4 ply cotton yarn: Peaches and Cream, Sugar and Cream or similar quality. The yarn is available at craft stores, fabric stores and some department stores. The large cones are the most economical but not always available. Please only white or natural cotton yarn (no colors as they contain heavy dyes).

Knitting needles size 8 or crochet hook size H

Large safety pin

Knitted Bandage (2 sizes)

With size 8 needles cast on 14 or 18 stitches. Knit both sides until bandage measures 4 feet. Cast off. Fasten ends of yarn.

Crocheted Bandage (2 sizes)

With H hook chain 13 or 17. Double crochet in third chain from hook. Double crochet to end. Chain 2. Double crochet to end. Continue until bandage measures 4 feet. Fasten ends of yarn.

Bandages made from Number 10 Knit Cro-sheen
(bedspread type cotton yarn)

These bandages will be smaller and thinner but are also very useful.

Knitted:

With size 2 or 3 knitting needles cast on 24-28 stitches. Knit until bandage measures 4 feet.

Crocheted:

With size D or E hook chain enough stitches to measure 3-4 inches. Double crochet until bandage measures 4 feet.

Finish

Wash and dry the bandage (make sure it is totally dry).

Roll the bandage and fasten end with a large safety pin.