Bonding Squares: Free Pattern
Have you ever heard of Bonding Squares? They were new to me and I fell in love with the concept as soon as I heard about it. They are important in creating a bond between a new mother and her baby. One square stays with the mother and the other is placed near the baby. The squares are swapped over every 24 hours to share the scent of the mother and baby and help create natural bonding, even though they are physically separated due to the needs of the baby, often a preemie baby.
I first heard of them being used in the UK and hope they are introduced here in Canada soon. I was invited to take part in the Preemie Challenge being organized by Sunflower Cottage Crochet and this inspired me to come up with my own pattern for a set of bonding squares.
Introducing the “Sedge Stitch Bonding Square” Pattern by Carroway Crochet.
The Bonding Squares are used to connect mother and baby through their personal scent. A really great idea when a mum and baby are separated due to the infant needing special attention.
Hi everyone. I am so excited to share this new Bonding Square free crochet pattern with you. The Bonding Square free crochet pattern is beginner friendly and you will be surprised how easy it is. I used a light weight (3) yarn for the ones in these pictures.
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I am Proud to be a Part of the Preemie Challenge
The Preemie Challenge is hosted by Helen and Sarah over at Sunflower Cottage Crochet. This is something that both Sara and Helen feel passionately about. They share their story of how they have both had preemie babies here on their blog. .
For first time parents having a baby is SCARY! Add the complications of potential or real health issues, medications, tests, questions and concerns from family members who are just as worried. It all adds to the stress and uncertainty.
My Sedge Stitch Bonding Squares pattern is a part of this challenge and you can download the free PDF from Ravelry by clicking on the Download the PDF Button further down in my blog post.
Please note that by taking the free pdf pattern you are pledging to donate at least one item made from that pattern to a suitable charity / unit / family.
Sunflower Cottage Crochet will be totting up the ‘pledges’ and letting everyone know how many pledges there have been at intervals during the event.
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Description of my Bonding Squares Free Crochet Pattern:
The Bonding Square pattern is simple to make. You can make it with your choice of light weight yarn, just look for the number (3) on the yarn label.
It is a beginner friendly pattern and with easy to follow instructions. It uses the sedge stitch for the body of the square, and the single crochet stitch for the border. I have clear written instructions for the sedge stitch but there are videos on youtube to help you learn the sedge stitch if needed. You are also more than welcome to contact me with any questions you have about the instructions.
Don’t forget to pin it for later so you don’t lose it.
The Sedge Stitch Bonding Squares
Free crochet pattern.
Pattern by Pam Carr ©2020
Supplies you will need:
Yarn: This pattern uses any light weight yarn, (3
You will need 1 skein.
Hook: H/8 – 5.00 mm,
Notions: Scissors, Yarn needle.
Size: 5″x5″
Abbreviations (uses US terms)
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
Special Stitch for this Pattern.
The Sedge Stitch
This stitch uses multiples of 3
Row 1: HDC into the 2nd ch from the hook, make a DC into the same ch. skip two chains and in the next ch make a SC, HDC, DC., *Skip two chains and make “SC, HDC, DC” into the next ch.* Repeat from*to * across to the end and there is one chain left. Do one SC and turn.
Row 2: Chain one (this counts as your first SC), HDC and DC into the top of the SC you just made of the row below. Skip over the DC and HDC, “SC, HDC, DC” into the SC. You’ll always be looking for the SC to do your “SC, HDC, DC” into. Repeat the pattern across ending the last stitch with one single crochet. (When you get to the end, you’ll have two stitches left, just skip one and SC into the last stitch).
This pattern uses US terminology. The US and UK crochet terms are different, but they use the same terms to describe different stitches. Here is a simple conversion chart for anyone in the UK.
| US
single crochet (sc) half double crochet (hdc) double crochet (dc) |
UK
Double Crochet (dc) half treble crochet – (htr) Treble (tr) |
Instructions:
Ch 15
Row 1: HDC into the 2nd ch from the hook, make a DC into the same ch. skip two chains and in the next ch make a SC, HDC, DC., *Skip two chains and make “SC, HDC, DC” into the next ch.* Repeat from*to * across to the end and there is one chain left. Do one SC and turn.
Row 2: Chain one (this counts as your first SC), HDC and DC into the top of the SC you just made of the row below. Skip over the DC and HDC, “SC, HDC, DC” into the SC. You’ll always be looking for the SC to do your “SC, HDC, DC” into. Repeat the pattern across ending the last stitch with one single crochet. (When you get to the end, you’ll have two stitches left, just skip one and SC into the last stitch).
Row 3-10: Repeat Row 2.
Do not fasten off as you will carry on to make the border.
Border.
Row 1: Ch1. 2sc into same st, sc in each stitch to the next corner, 3 sc into the corner, sc in each stitch until the next corner, 3sc into the corner. Sc in each stitch until the next corner, 3sc into the corner. Sc in each stitch until you are back at the first corner and sl st to the top of the ch 1.
Repeat Row 1 of the border two more times.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Now make a second bonding square to complete your set.
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