✦ Founded by Alaya, age 16 ✦
handmade hope, loop by loop
Love and Loops delivers handmade crocheted and knitted blankets, hats, toys, and bags to children in hospitals and orphanages — starting in Sri Lanka, spreading to the world.
"Every child deserves to know they are loved. I started looping hope, one stitch at a time — and I hope you'll join me."
— Alaya, Founder & Chief Loop Officer
Love and Loops was founded by Alaya at just 16 years old, driven by a simple but powerful belief: that a handmade blanket or toy carries something no factory can replicate — the warmth of human hands and the intention behind every loop.
We began by connecting with hospitals and orphanages in villages across Sri Lanka, bringing crocheted and knitted items made by friends, family, and volunteers from around the world.
Each item is handmade with care, tagged with love, and delivered to children who deserve to feel seen and cherished.
Join Our Circle of MakersBlankets
Crocheted and knitted in soft, warm yarns. Perfect for tiny hands to hold onto.
Most NeededHats
Cozy beanies and bonnets for newborns to toddlers. Especially needed in highland regions.
All AgesToys
Amigurumi animals and stuffed companions. A friend to hold in a hospital bed or crib.
Children's FavouriteBags
Small tote bags for children's belongings — a sense of ownership and dignity.
Practical & LovedUpdated as shelters share their requests
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Download our pattern guide and item guidelines. No need to be an expert — all skill levels welcome, from beginners to seasoned crocheters.
Craft a blanket, hat, toy, or bag. Each item is tagged with a little note — so the child knows it was made just for them.
Mail your finished items to our collection address. We handle sorting, packaging, and delivery — your job is just the love part.