Sunny Preemie Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Sunny Preemie Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern:

A free crochet pattern for this preemie blanket

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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 used Loops and Threads Impeccable Speckle yarn in the colour Sunrise.
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.

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The Sunny Preemie Baby Blanket Pattern

Ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
blo = back loop only
hdcblo = half double crochet back loop only

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Sunny Preemie Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern:

A free crochet pattern for this preemie blanket

It is time for another preemie baby blanket.

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).

About the Sunny Preemie Blanket Pattern.

I am so excited to share this new Preemie baby blanket free crochet pattern with you. The Sunny Preemie baby blanket is here 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 Sunny Preemie Blanket as a chance to highlight using the back loop only stitch as a design feature. I love how it creates the interesting texture when used in alternate rows. A Sunny preemie blanket also makes fabulous gift.

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 Sunny Preemie Blanket is created by repeating alternate rows of back loop only half double crochet with regular rows of half double crochet stitch. made by working .

This Sunny Preemie Blanket uses the half double crochet stitch, which is a beginner friendly stitch. You can also use the half double crochet stitch for larger baby blankets as well as throw blankets.

Things you will need before starting your Sunny 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 used Loops and Threads Impeccable Speckle yarn in the colour Sunrise.

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 Blankets.

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?

Are you a visual learner? New to the Back Loop Only Stitch.

Here’s a video tutorial that will walk you through how to make the back loop only single crochet stitch. You can use this technique with the half double crochet stitch.

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

Looking for some Fantastic Crochet Gifts Ideas!

The Sunny Preemie Blanket makes a special baby shower gift.

This blanket is made with worsted weight yarn so it makes a thicker blanket that is usually 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 simple single crochet border.

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

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The Sunny Preemie Baby Blanket Pattern

Pattern by Pam Carr ©2025

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

The Sunny Preemie Baby Blanket is perfect for a small preemie baby and has a beautiful texture and makes up into a very soft and cozy blanket to wrap a precious preemie baby in. I used Loops and Threads Impeccable Speckle Yarn in the colour Sunrise.

It is a beginner friendly pattern, and it has easy to follow instructions. It uses the half double crochet stitch to create a 16.5” by 19” baby blanket. I have clearly written instructions below.

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

The Sunny Preemie Baby Blanket.

Size: 16.5”x 19”

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.

I used Loops and Threads Impeccable Speckle Stripes. Each Skein has 160 yards/3 ounces or 146 metres/85 g.

You will need approximately 500 – 550 yards.

Hook: H-5.00mm

Notions: Yarn Needle, Scissors.

Gauge: 12 hdc x 9 rows of hdc stitch = 4” x 4” square

Abbreviations (uses US conventions)

Ch = chain

st = stitch

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

blo = back loop only

hdcblo = half double crochet back loop only

Special Stitch for this Pattern:

For this blanket you need to do the back loop only half double crochet stitch.

It is the simple half double crochet stitch, but it is done by working your hdc into the back loop (blo) of the stitch, and this is what creates the rib pattern.

There is a great video showing how to work into the back loop only of a stitch on YouTube. This video is for the single crochet, but the technique of working a hdc into the back loop only is the same. I hope this helps you understand how to do it.

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)

UK

Double crochet (dc)

Half Treble (htr)

Instructions:

Ch 52

Row 1: hdc into the 2nd chain from the hook, sc into each st to the end of the row. Turn work. (51 hdc)

Row 2: Ch1, hdc into the first st and into every st across. Turn work. (51)

Row 3: Ch1, hdcblo into the first st and into every st across. Turn work. (51)

Row 4: Ch1, hdc into the first st and into every st across. Turn work. (51)

Row 5: Ch1, hdcblo into the first st and into every st across. Turn work. (51)

Rows 4 and 5 create the repeating pattern for this preemie baby blanket.

Row 6-41: Repeat Rows 4 and 5 ending with the hdcblo row.

Row 42: Ch1, hdc into the first st and into every st across. Turn work. (51)

Row 43: Ch1, hdc into the first st and into every st across. Turn work. (51)

Instructions for the Border.

Row 1: hdc into the 2^nd chain from the hook, sc into each st to the end of the row. Turn work. (51 hdc)

CH 1. Make 2 SC into the same space to form the first corner. Then begin working down the side of the blanket, making 1 SC into the end of the 1^st row, then 1 SC into the end of each row as you work down the side of the blanket. Work 3 SCs into the corner.