Join Binky Patrol LA at Beadahs!
October 25th, 4 – 7 PM
1728 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Thank you, Beadahs!
Contact Information
Mia Hagooli Bolanos (West Los Angeles Area Coordinator)
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Chapter Information
West LA Chapter created May 26th, 2025
We’re a group of volunteers who make blankets (called binkies) and other soft items for children in need across LA County. All ages and skill levels are welcome- if you can use scissors and tie a knot, you can make a blanket. All blankets are accepted, provided they are new, handmade, and do not contain religious elements.
We meet most Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm at Mia’s house. We also meet monthly on Saturdays from 4 to 7 pm at Beadahs (current information is at the top of the site page). Email or text Mia to be added to our mailing list for real-time meeting updates and the address! Bring a project, or come with ideas. We have supplies for everyone.
We donate our blankets to:
– Providence St. John’s Hospital
– St. John’s Child & Family Development Center
We’ve made:
13 blankets, 7 stuffed animals, 4 bags, and counting!
Community Service
Volunteering with Binky Patrol fulfills a community service requirement and is a great way to meet local crafters, too! Don’t worry if this is your first time making a blanket – check out the resources below, contact Mia with any questions, and please feel free to come to our weekly Saturday meetings for support. Thank you for helping us comfort the children in our community!
To thank you for your hard work, we offer:
–5 hours per no-sew fleece blanket (Minimum 1.5 yards of fleece)
-10 hours for scarves, hats, and stuffed animals
-30 hours for knit, crocheted, sewn, and quilted blankets (Minimum 36″ x 36″; 42″ x 36″ and up preferred)
Want to make something that’s not on this list? Reach out to Mia to figure out how many hours you could get for your project.
Helpful Resources
- Crash course on no-sew fleece blankets
- Learn crochet basics
- Learn knitting basics
- Free knit and crocheted blanket patterns
- Access tutorials and patterns with Craftsy
- Quilt-as-you-go tutorial
- Where can I get materials for Binky Patrol?
Binky Patrol LA’s Photo Gallery
August 2025:
Binky Patrol LA at Beadahs!
September 2025:
Some works-in-progress from our lovely volunteers:
Binky Patrol LA at our local Michael’s craft store:
October 2025:
We made a no-sew blanket in an evening!
