Little Darling Preemie Sleep Sack Crochet Pattern
The Little Darling Sleep Sack Crochet Pattern was a design specifically for Sunflower Cottage Crochet’s 2024 Preemie Crochet Challenge.
For the last couple of years I have had the pleasure of working with Helen and her Preemie Crochet Challenges. The 2024 Preemie Crochet Challenge helps bring awareness for the challenges families face when their babies are born premature.
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My Little Darling Preemie Sleep Sack Crochet Pattern will be featured on June 3, 2024 as part of the 2024 Preemie Crochet Challenge. After June 3rd you will be able to get a FREE copy of the Little Darling Preemie Sleep Sack Crochet Pattern the whole month of June.
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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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