Little Darling Preemie Sleep Sack Crochet Pattern
This Little Darling Preemie Sleep Sack Crochet Pattern helps you wrap your little darlings in a nice textured sleep sack that will help your Preemie feel nice and snuggled. The crochet pattern uses a version of the Cross Over Stitch.
The sleep sack crochet pattern can be customized and be used as a regular blanket or it can be customized for a larger sleep sack for the Little Darlings you know!
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Below you will find a free crochet pattern for my Little Darling Preemie Sleep Sack Crochet Pattern.
Information Needed
I used Caron One Pound 100% Acrylic Yarm. #4 ply Worsted Weight Yarn (16 oz/454 g) (812 yds/742 m)
Materials:
MC – 50-75 yds of #4 ply Worsted Weight Yarn
CC – 40-60 yds of #4 ply Worsted Weight Yarn
US I Crochet Hook or 5.5 mm
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
alt ch 2 = alternate ch 2
rep = repeat
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong Side
Notes:
ch 3 counts as a dc
alt ch 2 counts as a dc
the stitch count is a multiple of 4+3
I used 2 colors, but you can do 1 color or as many as you like.
Finished Size: Preemie = 8” x 10”
Gauge:
US I Crochet Hook or 5.5 mm
12 st x 3 Pattern Row = 4”
3 Pattern Row Repeats = 4”
Due to different thicknesses of Worsted Weight Yarn, you may need to go up or down a hook size to meet gauge.
Gauge Swatch:
R1: ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. ch 1, turn (18 sc)
R2: sc across. turn (18 sc)
R3: alt ch 2 or ch 3 (counts as a dc) *sk next st, dc in next 3 st, dc in sk st. rep from * across until last st. dc in last st. ch 1, turn (18 dc)
R4-R5: sc across. ch 1, turn (18 sc)
R6: alt ch 2 or ch 3 (counts as a dc) *sk next st, dc in next 3 st, dc in sk st. rep from * across until last st. dc in last st. ch 1, turn (18 dc)
R7-R9: rep R4-R6
Customizing
Below is a breakdown of the measurements and how you can customize the sleep sack to fit your size. The Stitch Count is a multiple of 4+3
| Size | Weight | Panel Width | Panel Height |
| Preemie | 1.5 – 3 lbs | 8” | 20” |
| XS | 3 – 5 lbs | 8” | 24” |
| S | 6 – 8 lbs | 10” | 36” |
| M | 9 – 11 lbs | 12” | 46” |
| L | 12 – 15 lbs | 12” | 50” |
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Little Darling Preemie Sleep Sack Crochet Pattern
Preemie Panel: Size: 8” x 20”
Using MC
R1: ch 63, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (62 sc)
R2: alt ch 2 or ch 3 *sk next st, dc in next 3 st, dc in sk st. rep from * across until last st. dc in last st. ch 1, turn (62 dc)
R3: sc across. turn (62 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Change to CC
R4: attach yarn with a sl st in 1st st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc across. turn (62 sc)
R5: alt ch 2 or ch 3 *sk next st, dc in next 3 st, dc in sk st. rep from * across until last st. dc in last st. ch 1, turn (62 dc)
R6: sc across. turn (62 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Change to MC
R7: attach yarn with a sl st in 1st st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc across. turn (62 sc)
R8: alt ch 2 or ch 3 (counts as a dc) *sk next st, dc in next 3 st, dc in sk st. rep from * across until last st. dc in last st. ch 1, turn (62 dc)
R9: sc across. turn (62 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat R7-R9 until your panel measures 8” wide, being sure to change colors.
Finishing
R1-R2: ch 1, sc in same st, sc across. turn
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Border
With CC
Going Down the Side:
attach yarn with a sl st in last st worked. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in same st. place 1 sc in each sc and 2 sc in each dc down the side until last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in last st
Across the Bottom:
sc in each st across the bottom until last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in last st.
Up the Side:
place 1 sc in each sc and 2 sc in each dc up the side until last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in last st
Across the Top(RS):
sc in each st across until 1st st. sl st in 1st st.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail of yarn to sew the side closed.
Assembly
Step 1:
Fold panel in ½ lengthwise, lining up WS of one end to WS of the other end.
Step 2:
Using long tail of yarn, Whip Stitch through blo of both sides of panel to close.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Step 3:
Using another long tail of yarn, Whip Stitch through blo, through both sides of panel to close.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
©Jo’s Crafty Hook 2024
That’s it!
You have created your own version of the Little Darling Sleep Sack!
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