This AM Preemie Blanket is a great way to welcome a new wee one into the world.  If you or a family member is invited to a Baby Shower this blanket is quick and easy to whip up in a few hours. Enjoy!

I designed this cuddly AM Preemie Blanket for my Charity Crafting A Rainbow Of Hope! Be sure to check back with us next week for a new pattern and/or pattern review. We hope you enjoy crocheting and hanging out with us this year! To learn more about my charity Click >>HERE<<

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Level of Difficulty – Beginner

Yarn – 2 Skeins of, Loops & Threads, Country Loom #6 Super Bulky, 100% Acrylic, Color #01165 Driftwood, 104 yds/95 m/5 ozs/140g

Hook and Notions – Size Hook: N/13 (9.0mm)

Measurement – Laying flat width 22 inches, height 22 inches

Gauge – Not important

Abbreviations

Ch = chain

Dc = double crochet

FHDC = foundation half double crochet

Hdc = half double crochet

Notes – The stitches are worked in between the stitches of previous row instead of the normal top of the stitches.

Chain 3 at beginning of rows counts as the first stitch.

 

Instructions

FHDC 42

Row 1: Chain 3, dc in space between the stitches across, dc in the last stitch. Turn (42 dc)

Row 2:  Chain 3, skip the next stitch, work (dc, hdc) in between the next 2 stitches, skip the next 2 dc, * work (dc, hdc) in between the next 2 stitches, skip the next 2 stitches, * repeat from * to * across, dc in the last stitch. Turn (22 dc, 20 hdc = 42 sts)

Row 3: Chain 3, work (dc, hdc) between each dc and hdc of previous row, dc in the last stitch. Turn (22 dc, 20 hdc = 42 sts)

Rows 4-28: Repeat Row 3 (42 sts)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Happy Hookin!

XO, Mistie