Preemie Blanket Crochet Pattern: Precious Preemie Blanket

A free crochet pattern for this preemie blanket

It is time for another preemie baby blanket for the 2023 Preemie Chanllenge hosted by Helen over at Sunflower Cottage Crochet. 

Premature babies, often referred to as ‘preemies,’ require extra care and attention due to their underdeveloped systems. This means that a crochet quick preemie blanket is always welcomed especially in the neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).

 I am so excited to share this new Preemie baby blanket free crochet pattern with you. The Precious Preemie baby blanket is on my blog as a free crochet pattern. It is beginner friendly and you will be surprised how easy it is. I used a worsted weight (4) yarn for the preemie blanket.

I was inspired to make  this Precious Preemie Blanket after designing several home decor items using the blanket stitch.

Once you have the blanket stitch memorized it is something you can work on while watching your favourite show. Plus, this blanket stitch makes up into the softest blankets, just as its name suggests. These preemie blankets also make fabulous gifts.

This is an easy crochet project which will give you sense of accomplishment in an afternoon.  Having a quick and meaningful project to crochet with love is a beautiful thing. 

The gorgeous texture of the Precious Preemie Blanket is created by repeating the blanket stitch made by working  (1 single crochet and 2  double crochet clusters) across each row. I have detailed instructions below and I also have a video demonstrating the blanket stitch. 

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About the Precious Preemie Blanket Pattern.

This Preemie Blanket uses the Blanket Stitch, which is a three-stitch repeat pattern using the single crochet and double crochet stitches. It is also a great stitch for crochet hand towels,  dishcloths as well as wash cloths. You can also use the blanket stitch for larger baby blankets as well as throw blankets.

 

 

Things you will need before starting your Preemie Blanket Project

• A pattern: There is the free crochet preemie blanket pattern here on my blog. Just scroll further down on my blog post to find it

• Yarn: I recommend you use a soft to the touch yarn for this preemie blanket. You will need a worsted weight (4) yarn, commonly referred to as Aran in the UK. I recommend Red Heart Soft  yarn. 

• A Crochet Hook. You will need an H/5mm crochet hook for this preemie blanket.  

• You’ll also need scissors and a tapestry or yarn  needle. 

Do You Love Making Baby Blanket. 

Lately I have been making quite a few crochet projects that are for babies. Some of my favourite things to design are baby blankets. They are smaller than full size blankets and are so much quicker to make. They also make great gifts for new mothers. 

If you too like to crochet baby blankets, you might like some of my other designs here on my blog. For instance you might like to check out the Bobble Preemie Blanket, or my  Oh So Soft Baby Blanket or Sara’s Baby Blanket. 

 

What skill level will I need for this crochet preemie blanket pattern?

This pattern is pretty beginner friendly.  As long as you have some basic crochet skills, you will be able to make this preemie blanket. The blanket stitch used in this pattern is made up of the single and the double crochet stitches. I have a step by step description of how to use these stitches to create the blanket stitch, so I hope you get yourself some beautiful, super soft yarn and get started on your own Precious Preemie Blanket.

Are you a visual learner?

Don’t forget: there’s a video tutorial that will walk you through how to make the blanket stitch as used in the Summer’s Day Hand Towel  It demonstrates the blanket stitch as you create your crochet hand towel.

And here is a left handed version for all the lefties out there.

 

 

Looking for some Fantastic Crochet Gifts Ideas!

The Precious Preemie Blanket makes a special baby shower gift, especially if you can pair it with a Summer’s Day Washcloth  

This blanket is made with worsted weight yarn so it makes a thicker blanket that is usaully made for a preemie baby. It is like making a chunky blanket for this tiny newborn.  Who wouldn’t want a lovely soft handmade crochet blanket edged with this pretty scallop border. 

If you prefer to have the pattern in front of you instead of on the screen you can get the ad free pdf .

Purchase the Precious Preemie Pattern on Ravelry.

 

 

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The Precious Preemie Baby Blanket Pattern

Pattern by Pam Carr ©2023

Introducing the “Precious Preemie” Baby Blanket Pattern by Carroway Crochet.

The Precious Preemie Baby Blanket has a beautiful texture and makes up into a very soft and cozy blanket to wrap a precious preemie baby in.

It is a beginner friendly pattern and it has easy to follow instructions. It uses the blanket stitch to create a 14” by 18” baby blanket.   I have clearly written instructions for the blanket stitch below.

This preemie baby blanket has a scalloped crochet border which makes it super precious.  

You are also more than welcome to contact me with any questions you have about the instructions.

 

The Precious Preemie Baby Blanket.

 

 

Size: 14”x 18”

Supplies you will need:

Yarn: Category (4) Worsted Weight Yarn in any color of your choosing. I recommend a yarn that is soft to the touch.  You will need approximately 380 yards.

Hook:  H-5.00mm

Notions: Yarn Needle, Scissors.

 

Gauge: 5 blanket stitch clusters x 10 rows of blanket stitch = 4” x 4” square

 

 

Abbreviations (uses US conventions)

• Ch = chain

• st = stitch

• sc = single crochet

• dc = Double crochet

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) Double crochet (dc)

UK Double crochet (dc) Treble (tr)

Special Stitch for this Pattern.

The Blanket Stitch.

Here are the written instructions for how to do the Blanket Stitch.

This stitch uses multiples of 3.

Ch 15 for a sample swatch.

Row 1: DC into the third chain from the hook, make another DC into the same ch, skip two chains and into the next ch make a SC and 2DC, *Skip two chains and make a SC and 2DC into the next ch*. Repeat from * to * across to the last 3 chs, sk2 ch and do one SC and turn.

Row 2: Ch1, 2 DC into the base of the ch1 you just made. Skip over the 2DC st from the previous row, “SC, 2 DC” into the SC. You’ll always be looking for the SC to do your “SC, 2 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). Turn work.

Repeat Row 2 until your swatch is as long as you want it.

 

 

Instructions:

Ch 45

Row 1: DC into the 3rd ch from the hook, make another DC into the same ch.  skip two chains and in the next ch make a SC, DC, DC, *Skip two chains and make “SC, DC, DC” into the next ch.* Repeat from *to * across to the end and do 1 sc into the last ch, turn work.

Row 2: Chain one (this counts as your first SC), make 2 DC into the top of the SC you just made of the row below. Skip over next 2DC, “SC, 2 DC” into the SC. You’ll always be looking for the SC to do your “SC, 2 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 3-42: Repeat Row 2.

Do not fasten off.

 

Instructions for the Scallop Border.

Working down the side of the blanket we will begin the border.

Ch1, make 1sc into the same st.

* skip 2 st, make 5dc into next stitch, skip 2 st, make 1sc into next stitch **

Repeat from * to ** to the end of the first side of the blanket,

Make 2 more sc into the same st to form the corner.

Now we are working across the top of the blanket.

* skip 2 st, make 5dc into next stitch, skip 2 st, make 1sc into next stitch **

Repeat from * to ** to the end of the top side of the blanket,

Make 2 more sc into the same st to form the corner.

Now we are working down the other side of the blanket.

* skip 2 st, make 5dc into next stitch, skip 2 st, make 1sc into next stitch **

Repeat from * to ** to the end of this side of the blanket,

Make 2 more sc into the same st to form the corner.

Now we are working across the bottom end of the blanket.

* skip 2 st, make 5dc into next stitch, skip 2 st, make 1sc into next stitch **

Repeat from * to ** to the end of the bottom of the blanket,

Make 1 more sc into the same sp as the last st and join with a sl st to the top of the ch1 to complete the final corner.

This is how the scallop border edging will look.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

You now have a beautiful, soft preemie baby blanket with a scallop border.

I am happy to help if you have any questions. Email me at Carrowaycrochet@outlook.com

The Preemie Crochet Challenge

As part of this year’s Preemie crochet challenge hosted by Helen of Sunflower Crochet Cottage, this pattern is available as a free PDF download on July 3rd. I hope you make some Precious Preemie Blankets as gifts and donate to your closest NICU..

Also, kindly check out the other patterns included in this event. 

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It is a great resource for crochet lovers and I am proud to also have my Take Me Outside Infinity Scarf Pattern posted over on the All Free Crochet Site.

 

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