Crochet Quick Preemie Blanket Pattern

Excited to share with you my quick crochet preemie blanket pattern! 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).

The quick crochet preemie blanket is a free pattern, scroll down for the instruction or get the ad-free version using the button below.

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It is essential to maintain a stable, warm temperature for these newborns as they are unable to regulate their body heat like full-term babies. This is where this quick crochet preemie blanket pattern comes in.

Adding a touch of a handmade crochet blanket is essential to help these babies maintain body temperature, comfort and security, sensory stimulation, and bonding!

Crochet preemie hat is another quick project for preemies to check out.

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Tips for Crocheting Preemie Blankets

Selecting your yarns – Aim for a hypoallergenic, soft, and washable yarn!

It is crucial to maintain an even tension to create a consistent, tight weave that won’t snag tiny fingers. when making crochet preemie blankets.

Cleaning your crochet preemie blankets is essential! Use detergents that are gentle on the skin and hypoallergic. This ensures the crochet blanket remains safe for preemie use.

Donating Your Preemie Blankets

Most local hospitals or charities accept donations of handmade preemie blankets, have a look around you today!

Supplies needed for your crochet preemie blanket pattern

Yarn – Stylecraft Special DK, #3 lightweight (100% Acrylic 322 yards/295m per 3.5 oz/100g skein)

Sample made using Dark Grey (A) and light Grey (B) and Silver (C)

Estimated Total Yardage – 580 yards

Hook – 4 mm Crochet Hook

Gauge – 16 sts over 12 rows = 10 cm square/4” made in hdc

Difficulty – Easy

Terms – US Terminology

Pattern Notes

Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
Any #3 weight can be used in colors of your choice.
If using another weight of yarn, use the measurement provided as a guide.
Chains at the beginning of the rows do not count as a stitch.

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain – ch

Double crochet – dc

Single crochet – sc

Stitch – st

Front post hdc – FPhdc

Back post hdc – BPhdc

Special Stitch

V stitch = (dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated stitch.

Finished Dimension – 22” by 22”

Construction

The first section of this blanket is worked in rows, while the second section (edging) is in rounds

Adjusting your crochet preemie blanket

You can increase or reduce the length/dimensions of your blanket by simply increasing or decreasing your starting chains or repeats.

Instructions for your quick crochet preemie blanket

Chain 119

Row 1: Hdc in 3^rd chain from hook and in each ch across, turn. 117 hdc

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first st, *FPhdc around next st, BPhdc around next st, rep from * to last 2 sts, FPhdc around next st hdc in last st, turn. 58 FPhdc, 57 BPhdc, 2 hdc

Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in first st, *BPhdc around next st, FPhdc around next st, rep from * to last 2 sts, BPhdc around next st hdc in last st, turn. 58 BPhdc, 57 FPhdc, 2 hdc

Rows 4 – 7: Repeat Rows 2 – 3

Row 8: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. 117 dc

Row 9: Ch 3 (counts as a stitch here and throughout), *V st in next st, skip next 2 sts, rep from * to last 2 sts, skip next st, dc in last st, turn. 38 V st, 2 dc

Row 10: Ch 3, V st in each ch 1 sp across, dc in last st, turn. 38 V st, 2 dc

Rows 11 – 30: Rep Row 10

Fasten off A, join B

Rows 31 – 40: With B, Rep Row 10

Fasten off B, join A

Rows 41 – 51: With A, Rep Row 10

Fasten off A

Upper Ribbing

With C

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. 117 dc

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first st, *FPhdc around next st, BPhdc around next st, rep from * to last 2 sts, FPhdc around next st hdc in last st, turn. 58 FPhdc, 57 BPhdc, 2 hdc

Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in first st, *BPhdc around next st, FPhdc around next st, rep from * to last 2 sts, BPhdc around next st hdc in last st, turn. 58 BPhdc, 57 FPhdc, 2 hdc

Rows 4 – 7: Repeat Rows 2 – 3

Row 8: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. 117 dc

Edging

Crocheting around the whole panel.
Aim for 2 sc in each ch 3 sp/dc st
Aim for (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) at each corner.

Round 1: With C, ch 1, 2 sc in each st/edge around, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) at each corner. Join with a sl st to the beginning chain.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) at each corner. Join with a sl st to the beginning chain.

Fasten off

Weave in all ends.

Wahs and block your finished crochet preemie blanket!

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. We hope you make some of these as gifts and donate to your closest NICU. Also, kindly check out the other patterns included in this event and support by buying the bundle. The money will be donated to two different NICU to help them take good care of the babies. Thank you.