Crochet Nautical Stripes Preemie Blanket
Looking to create a lovely and heartwarming accessory for a little one? The Crochet Nautical Stripes Preemie Blanket is the perfect choice! With its charming nautical stripes pattern, this blanket not only adds a touch of whimsy but also provides warmth and comfort for the tiniest of newborns. The blend of colors and the softness of the yarn make it a delightful gift or a cozy addition to any nursery. So grab your crochet hook, let your creativity flow, and craft a precious blanket that will be cherished for years to come!
MATERIALS
- Finished Size: 20.5″ x 22″
- Yarn: #5 bulky weight – 5oz/445 yds skeins
- Sample used: Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek (a good alternative is Bernat Softee Chunky)
- Navy (A) – 5.3 oz/235 yds
- White (B) – 3.9 oz/169 yds
- Crochet Hook: Size K/10.5 (6.5 mm)
- Notions: Yarn Needle
Gauge: 14 sts and 14 rows = 4” in pattern
Difficulty: Beginner: Uses easy stitches with no shaping.
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- rsc – reverse single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- yo – yarn over
Notes:
- Blanket can be adjusted by adding, or subtracting, in multiples of 2.
- When adjusting the size be sure to consider yarn requirements.
Special Stitches:
rsc (reverse single crochet) – insert hook in stitch to the right, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through both loops on hook.
NAUTICAL STRIPES PREEMIE BLANKET CROCHET PATTERN
BLANKET
With A, ch 72.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (71 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next sc, rep from * across, turn. (36
sc, 35 ch-1 sps)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next sc, rep from * across to last st, sc
in last sc, turn. (37 sc, 34 ch-1 sps)
Rows 4 – 11: Repeat Rows 2 & 3.
Rows 12 –22: With color B, repeat rows 2 & 3.
Rows 23 – 33: With color A, repeat rows 2 & 3.
Rows 34 –77: Repeat Rows 12–33 two more times.
BORDER
Round 1: 3 sc in corner, *work 1 sc in each row-end across side of blanket**, 3 sc in corner st, sc in each ch across bottom, 3 sc in corner st, rep from * to **, sc in each st across top, dc in same st as first 2 sc, sk st in first sc to join, do not turn.
Round 2: ch 1, rsc in each st around, sl st in 1st rsc to join.
Fasten off.