The Sand Preemie Blanket Crochet Pattern
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The Sand Preemie Crochet Blanket is just what you need to cover your newest bundle of joy. Preemies in particular need a little extra TLC and extra warmth so this crochet blanket is perfect for that.
Every time I looked at this blanket, I saw sand in the colors. (Maybe it's because I have always loved the beach.) Anyways, as soon as I saw the picture below, I knew this blanket was going to be The Sand Preemie Blanket. I love how this blanket has a sandy-looking texture and neutral sand color for any baby!
Before we get to the pattern, if you're thinking of making some more blankets for the little ones in your life and you love learning from videos, you might want to check out the professionally filmed video tutorial for making a Log Cabin Baby Blanket here.
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Skill Level
Intermediate
Size Included
6-8 lb Preemie
Finished Size
28 1/2″ x 29″
*These are our finished measurements. If yours don't fit within these measurement, please check your gauge.
Materials
Worsted weight yarn (4-medium)
- Caron Cakes, Buttercream yarn, 766 yards (2 cakes)
Fabric scissors
Yarn needle, to weave ends
Gauge
3 dc stitches x 2 rows is 1″
*Change the hook size to obtain the gauge.
Abbreviations/Stitches Used
st(s)-stitch(es)
sk-skip
ch-chain
dc-double crochet
sedge st-sedge stitch
crab st-crab stitch
*This pattern is written in American Crochet Terms.
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Notes
- (11 sts) means how many stitches you should have at the end of the row. That count does include the chain.
Blanket
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With Caron Cake Buttercream yarn,
ch 87
Row 1: sc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in same st, dc in same st, sk 2 sts, sedge st 27 more times, sc in last st, turn (34 sts)
Row 2: ch 1, hdc in next st, dc in same st, sk 2 sts, sedge st 27 more times, sc in turning ch, turn (34 sts)
Repeat row 2 67 more times.
Round 70: ch 1, sc across, 3 sc in corner st, sc in next 70 sts, 3 sc in corner st, sc across, 3 sc in corner st, sc in next 70 sts, 2 more sc in corner st, join (316 sts)
Round 71: slst in next 4 sts, ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 79 sts, ch 3, sk 3 sts, dc in next 70 sts, ch 3, sk 3 sts, dc in next 81 sts, ch 3, sk 3 sts, dc in next 70 sts, ch 3, sk 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, join (320 sts)
Round 72: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 79 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 70 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 81 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 70 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, join (332 sts)
Round 73: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 83 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 74 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 85 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 74 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, join (352 sts)
Round 74: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 87 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 78 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 89 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 78 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 10 sts, join (399 sts)
Round 75: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 91 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 82 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 93 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 82 sts, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc around previous round ch 3, dc in next 14 sts, join (410 sts)
Round 76: ch 1, crab st around, 3 crab st in each ch 3 corner, join (410 sts)
So, do you love this blanket as much as I do?
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Hi I’ve been searching high and low for a baby blanket for a boy with an intermediate skill level that I just absolutely fell in love with…. and then I came across this fabulous pattern on Ravelry… once I started reading the pattern and figuring out the measurements is when I realized it’s for a preemie and unfortunately that’s not what I’m looking for. I’m looking for a 36″ x 36″ or as close to this size as possible and I was wondering and hoping that maybe you could help me or guide me to make this absolutely beautiful pattern closer to this size? Thank you for taking the time to read this and I’d love to get any feedback or help you might have.