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| Syringe Driver Bags |
What are syringe driver bags used for ?
Syringe driver bags are used
to discreetly and comfortably hold a syringe driver for palliative care
patients. They help patients carry their medication pump, which is often used
for continuous pain relief, to allow for greater mobility and ease of movement.
- They make it easier for patients to move around
- They protect the syringe driver from falling
- They make it easier for nurses to transfer
patients
- They provide a sense of normalcy and privacy,
which can improve a patient's experience and dignity
Each bag is donated to one
person. They are not transferable due to the possibility of cross infection.
This means there is a constant demand.
Please check with your local hospital / hospice / charity
before you start knitting - to find out if they need any syringe driver
bags and if they have specific requirements.
Syringe Driver Bag
Requirements:
2 strands of DK
knitted together - or one strand of UK Chunky Weight yarn
(use washable yarn – acrylic,
cotton yarn or a cotton blend is good).
Around 60g.
6½ mm needles
Tension / Gauge:
15sts = 4” (10cm)
Abbreviations:
S1 = slip one stitch knitwise
Dimensions:
The bag will be approx. ~
5 - 6” wide (10 -
12” all around)
8¾” high
Instructions:
For the bag ~
Cast on 20sts
Knit 4 rows
Row 5: S1, knit to end of row
Row 6: S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows until
work measures 16” from cast on
Knit 5 rows
Cast off
Fold in half and join the 2
side seams using a length of yarn and a sewing needle
For the strap ~
Cast on 8sts
Knit every row, until the
strap measures 34”
Cast off
Use the cast on and cast off
‘tails’ and a sewing needle to attach the strap securely to the top of the bag
at each side
Darn away ends
I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.
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