About The Extra Stitch
photo by johanna michelle photography
The Founders
Hi, we’re Anh and Clayton.
We’re Theodore’s parents, and the co-founders of The Extra Stitch. We started this organization after losing our son Theodore, born August 24, 2025, at 2 pounds and 13.5 inches. He had trisomy 18. His life was brief. His impact was not.
When Theodore was born, we wanted to dress him with something intentional. What we found was a gap. Tiny babies with almost nothing made for them. Nothing that fit. Nothing that felt like love made visible.
The Extra Stitch exists to fill that gap.
Why We’re Here
Our Mission
To ensure that handmade crochet outfits exist for the tiniest babies. For families navigating trisomy 18, early infant loss, and unexpected delivery.
For every baby. No matter how small.
Every Theodore Set is handcrafted with intention: a beanie, booties, an overall, and a bear rattle. Sized for Nano and Micro Preemies. Made with love. Delivered with care.
Honest About the Beginning
Where We Are
We are a small organization with a clear mission and a growing community of people who believe every baby deserves to be dressed with intention.
Underway
A Growing Network
Gathering the hands and hearts who will make each set.
In Progress
Refining Patterns
Perfecting sizing made for the smallest babies.
Almost There
First Theodore Sets
Preparing our very first sets for the families who need them.
We are not there yet.
But we are building with care.
Handmade Outfits
Theodore Sets handcrafted for the Nano and Micro Preemie babies that standard sizing forgets.
Trisomy 18 Awareness
Raising awareness, sharing resources, and supporting families navigating a trisomy 18 diagnosis.
Community
Connecting families, volunteers, and supporters around a mission that matters.
Built the
Right Way
Our 501(c)(3) Status
The Extra Stitch is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We are committed to full transparency as we build this organization the right way, with intention, accountability, and care.
Be Part of This.
Whether you want to donate, volunteer your crochet skills, or simply follow along, there is a place for you here.