Join Binky Patrol LA at Beadahs!
September 27th, 4 – 7 PM
1728 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
All ages and skill levels welcome! We have supplies and volunteer teachers for newcomers.
Snacks provided- if you have any dietary restrictions, contact Mia below.
Thank you, Beadahs!
Contact Information
Mia Hagooli Bolanos (West Los Angeles Area Coordinator)
Chapter Information
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.
Volunteering with Binky Patrol can fulfill a community service requirement and is a great way to meet local crafters. All blankets are accepted, provided they are new, handmade, and do not contain religious elements.
We donate our blankets to:
– Providence St. John’s Hospital
– St. John’s Child & Family Development Center
We’ve made:
10 blankets, 7 stuffed animals, 4 bags, and counting!
Meeting Information
We meet most Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm at Mia’s house. We also occasionally meet 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.
Helpful Resources
- Crash course on no-sew fleece blankets
- Learn crochet basics
- Learn knitting basics
- Free knit and crocheted blanket patterns
- Access how-to 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!
