Worsted Weight yarn, such as Caron Simply Soft (Alternate: WeCrochet Mighty Stitch, Lion Brand Heartland).You can buy the ad-free, PDF of this pattern in my Etsy shop, Ravelry store, and LoveCrafts.īefore you can get started with this premie crochet pattern, here are some details you need to know. I used one of my favorite yarns, Caron Simply Soft, because it has that lived-in feel. Using beginner-friendly half double crochet stitches in the front and back loops, this texture is soothing to make and relaxing to hold in your hand. This premie bonding square pattern makes roughly a 5-inch square that can easily be adjusted if your NICU requires a different size. There might be restrictions on the type of yarn used or the size of the bonding squares, so be sure to check with your local NICU before you get started. Many neonatal intensive care units (NICU) take donations of premie bonding squares so that they can give to their patients as needed. How to Donate a Premie Crochet Bonding Square Sometimes, we just need something physical to hold. It also gives each person something tangible to hold onto as well. It’s especially helpful when the baby is unable to be held. So the mom and baby can swap bonding squares, they can hold them close, inhaling each other’s scents and build their connection. It gives you that sense that they are still with you, even though they aren’t physically there. They work just like when your loved ones leave, but you can take one of their shirts and inhale their scent. Mom and baby can each snuggle up with one square and then swap. Premie bonding squares are used in the NICU when mom and baby cannot be together. Keep reading to find the button and claim the free pattern.

If you love what you're reading, let us know by subscribing to our newsletter: Quick and Crafty.Get the PDF Pattern for FREE through the Premie Crochet Challenge Blog Hop by Sunflower Cottage Crochet You can't go wrong with these crochet patterns for babies. In fact, you may just learn how to crochet a baby blanket for the first time with one of the projects in this collection. Luckily, many of these free baby afghan crochet patterns are simple enough for beginner and intermediate crocheters. In fact, many people hold on to their baby blankets and display them in their adult years.Īfghans can take time to make, but all that effort will make them very special. Kids will love growing up with their blankie and will use it as they age. Whether it's colorful and pretty or understated and elegant, one of these beautiful projects can quickly become a family heirloom that is passed down from generation to generation.

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