"Many hospitals will accept preemie blankets for keeping babies born prematurely. It will help keep them warm while adding a sense of comfort from something that is made with love. This preemie blanket pattern uses the same stitch combo that the Little Sprout bonding squares uses so you can make sets. Check with your local NICU department to see if they are accepting preemie blankets for their babies and what their specific regulations might be. "
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Little Sprout Bonding Squares
"If you haven’t heard of a bonding square, they are used for babies in the NICU. Mom is given 2 squares - mom wears one against her body and then every 12 hours or so she swaps them out. The smell will help baby bond to mom when they can't physically touch each other yet.Many hospitals are using them to help mom and her new baby to bond while apart. Now, with this bonding square crochet pattern, you can make pairs of them (1 for mom to wear, 1 for baby). Check with your local NICU department to see if they are accepting bonding squares and what their specific regulations might be. "
Lexi Tunisian Preemie Blanket
"The Lexi Tunisian preemie blanket uses a basic tunisian stitch. By changing colors in a different place than "normal" it carries the opposite color behind the working color. The blanket size is easily adjustable for anyone, not just a preemie. My very first design was the result of a good friend delivering her baby at 29 weeks and I still love designing things for preemies. Check with your local hospital's NICU department to see if they are accepting preemie blankets for their babies and what their specific regulations might be. "
Clustered V-st Crochet Preemie Blanket Pattern
Work this preemie baby blanket up in one or more colors. I chose to do two colors in an effort to clean up my yarn stash and it turned out great. I imagine this would also look great in three or more colors if you have a lots of odds and ends to clean up. The size given here is for a preemie blanket, but you can easily adjsut the size in the multiple provided. Choose any yarn and hook size and make this for any room in your home.
Chunky-like Preemie Granny Square Beanies
I am calling this one Chunky-Like even though it uses worsted weight yarn, because on a preemie baby, worsted weight is going to appear large and chunky. I do not suggest using #5 chunky/bulky yarn for preemie hats. You'll also want to make sure you find a soft acrylic or cotton blend - do not use wool. Choose something that you know can withstand being machine washed and dried multiple times, because it most likely will be.
Chunky-like Preemie Baby Beanies
"I am calling this one Chunky-Like even though it uses worsted weight yarn, because on a preemie baby, worsted weight is going to appear large and chunky. I do not suggest using #5 chunky/bulky yarn for preemie hats. You'll also want to make sure you find a soft acrylic or cotton blend - do not use wool. Choose something that you know can withstand being machine washed and dried multiple times, because it most likely will be."
