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Sweet Dreams Preemie Blanket

The Sweet Dreams Preemie Blanket Crochet Pattern is not just a preemie blanket crochet pattern. There are also 3 additional sizes to choose from. Inside the crochet pattern you will find sizes for a Cradle, a Stroller, and a Receiving blanket.

The Sweet Dreams Preemie Baby Blanket was originally designed for those who have had preemie babies or to make to donate to your local NICU wards in your local hospital.

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Information Needed for you to crochet my Sweet Dreams Preemie Blanket Crochet Pattern

Materials:
US I Hook or 5.5mm
490-550 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
I used 450 yards of Premier Sweet Roll

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
fsc = foundation single crochet
CS = Crunch Stitch
rep = repeat

Special Stitches:
Crunch Stitch

hdc in same stitch as ch 1
sl st st in the next
repeat until the end of the row, ch 1 and turn
NOTE- Each row will always start with a hdc and end with a slip stitch.

Size:
23” x 23”

Notes:
Each row will always start with a hdc and end with a sl st.
Ch 1 does not count as a stitch
Every yarn is different. If you are having trouble try going up or down a hook size.

Gauge:
US I Hook or 5.5mm
16 st x 8 rows = 4”
7 CS x 8 rows = 4”

Gauge Swatch:
fsc 16 turn (16 fsc)
Optional: ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (16 sc)
R1: ch 1, sc in each st across. ch 1 turn (16 st)
R2: *hdc in the same st, sl st in next st* rep from * until the end of row. ch 1, turn. (16 st)
R3-R8: Repeat R2

Sweet Dreams Preemie Blanket Crochet Pattern

R1: fsc 74. ch 1 and turn (74 fsc)
Optional: ch 75, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (74 sc)

R2-R5: sc in same st and each st across. ch 1, turn. (74, 80, 84, 92 sc)

R6-R44: *hdc in same st, sl st in next st. rep from * until end of the row, ch 1, turn. (74, 80, 84, 92 hdc)

R45 – R49: sc in same st, sc in each st across. ch 1, turn. (74 sc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Gentle Waves Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

The Gentle Waves Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern was designed to soothe you and your baby as you rock them in gentle waves. The crochet pattern uses a different version of the ripple stitch.

Inside the pattern you will find 4 different sizes you can crochet. The 4 sizes are Preemie, Cradle, Receiving and Stroller sizes. There is also a gauge if you would like to make a smaller or larger version. You can also find the Premium crochet pattern in my Ravelry Store.

Gentle Waves Baby Blanket FREE Crochet Pattern

Information Needed:

I used Bernat Softee Baby (362 yds/331 m) (5 oz/140 g)

Materials:
1448-2000 yards of #3 ply or DK weight yarn
US G Crochet Hook or 4mm
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
fsc = foundation single crochet
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sk = skip
RS = Right Side

Gauge:
US G Crochet Hook/4mm
16 dc x 8 rows = 4”

Gauge Swatch:
R1: ch 19, dc in 4th ch from hook and in each st across. Turn
R2-R8: ch 3 and dc in each remaining st across.

Notes:
alt ch 2 counts as 1st dc
ch 3 counts as 1st dc
Pattern is worked in rows
The blanket comes in 4 sizes: Preemie, Cradle, Stroller, and Receiving
Stitch count is a multiple of 9

Video Tutorial:
Foundation Single Crochet

Size Chart
Each size can be adjusted by using a multiple of 9 and adding or subtracting the number of rows.

Size	Foundation Row	Width	Height	Rows
*Preemie*	81	20	24	57
*Cradle*	99	24	28	65
*Stroller*	144	28	32	73
*Receiving*	162	32	36	81

Gentle Waves Blanket Crochet Pattern:

R1: fsc 81 (99, 144, 162) turn
Alternative: ch 82 (100, 145, 163) sc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem st across. turn (81, 99, 144, 162 st)

(RS) R2: ch 1, sc in 1st st and next 3 st, *3 dc in next st, sc in next 8 st. rep from * until the last 5 st. 3 dc in next st, sc in last 4 st. turn (99, 144, 162, 180 st)

R3: alt ch 2 (or ch 3) sk 1 st, dc in next 3 st, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 4 st, sk 2 st. *dc in next 4 st, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 4 st, sk 2 st. rep from * until the last 10 st. dc in the next 4 st, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 3 st, sk 1 st and dc in last st. turn (99, 144, 162, 180 st)

(RS) R4: alt ch 2 (or ch 3) sk 2 st, dc in next 2 st, *3 dc in next st, dc in next 3 st, sk 4 st, dc in next 3 st. rep from * until last 5 st. dc in next 2 st, sk 2 st, dc in last st. turn (81, 99, 144, 162 st)

R5: alt ch 2 (or ch 3) dc in the next 3 st, *3 dc in next st, dc in the next 8 st. rep from * until last 5 st. dc in next 3 st, sk 1 st, dc in last st. turn (99, 144, 162, 180 st)

**I changed colors after every R3-R5 rep**

R6-R57 (65, 73, 81): Repeat Rows 3-5 or until you reach your desired length. Repeat R3-4 once more.

R58 (66, 74, 82): ch 1, sc in same st and each rem st across. (81, 99, 144, 162 st)

Do not fasten off.

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Border:

Turn slightly, to work down the side of the blanket.

Side One:

sc evenly down the side until the last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in the last st.

Bottom:

sc in each st across the bottom until the last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in the last st.

2nd Side:

sc evenly up the side until the last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in the last st.

Top:

sc across the top until the last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in the last st. sl st in the 1st st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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I would LOVE to thank Ruth Graham and Taralyn Myers for testing. As you can see, their versions came out Wonderfully!

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