Cozy Crochet Preemie Blanket Pattern — Baby Blue Linen Stitch (Preemie Size 29" x 27")

Make a soft, preemie-size crochet blanket designed for the tiniest newborns. This pattern combines linen stitch panels with back-loop double crochet (BloDc) stripes for texture and gentle stretch. The sample shown is worked in baby blue worsted-weight yarn held double and measures approximately 29" x 27". Written in US terms and worked in rows, this pattern is suitable for crocheters comfortable with basic stitches and simple repeats.

Preemie-size crochet blanket in baby blue, worked in linen stitch and back-loop double crochet stripes.

Creating a crochet preemie baby blanket is not just a craft project; it's a heartfelt gesture filled with love and warmth for the tiniest bundles of joy. These miniature blankets, made with delicate stitches and soft yarn, provide comfort and coziness to premature babies during their early days. From selecting the perfect pastel yarn colors to carefully crafting each stitch with precision, every aspect of making a crochet preemie baby blanket is a labor of love. Handmade with care, these blankets become a precious keepsake that brings solace and gentleness to both the baby and their family.

Materials

• Nako Baby Tweed New, 100g, 230m, 100% Acrylic, weight #3 (used 2 strands) color baby blue. (Approx. 1050 yards for 2 strands)
• Or use any baby worsted-weight yarn of your choice.
• Weight: 4 — Medium (when holding two strands)
• Hook: US Size J-10 (6mm)
• Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape

Gauge

• 11 st x 6 rows = 4" x 4" (Hdc pattern)
• 11 st x 12 rows = 4" x 4" (Linen stitch)

Sizes

Sample measures approximately 29" x 27" (preemie size). You can extend the blanket by repeating the sections for a larger size.

Stitch Key (US terms)

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• St = Stitch
• Hdc = Half Double Crochet
• Dc = Double Crochet
• Yo = Yarn over
• Slst = Slip stitch

Specialty Stitch: Linen Stitch

Row 1: Sc 1, skip 1, ch 1, sc 1 in next st, finish sc 1 in last

Row 2: Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1 in ch-1 space, ch 1, skip 1, sc 1 in ch-1 space, finish sc 1 in last 2 sts

BloDc (Back-loop only Double Crochet): Yo, insert hook into the back loop only, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops.

Notes

• Pattern is written in US terminology.
• Worked in rows.
• Ch2 counts as a stitch at the beginning of each row when indicated.
• Ch1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch unless specified.
• Pattern uses repeats. To modify width, add chains in odd numbers.

Instructions

Chain 83

First section

Row 1: Dc 1 in 4th ch from hook, dc 1 in next st and across to end of row, turn (80)

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as st here and further), skip next st, hdc in next, hdc in skipped st, *[skip 1 st, hdc 1 in next, hdc 1 in skipped st]* repeat from *to* to end of the row, finish with hdc 1 in last st, turn (80)

Row 3: Ch 2, blodc in next st, blodc in every st to end of the row, turn (80)

Repeat rows

Row 4-9: repeat rows 2+3 (80)

Row 10: Ch 1, Sc 1 in 1st st from hook, skip 1, ch 1, sc 1 in next st (linen st), repeat to end of the row, finish with sc 1 in last 2 st, turn (80)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, skip 1 st, sc 1 in ch 1 space, ch 1, *[skip 1, sc 1 in ch 1 space]*, repeat to end of row, finish with sc 1 in last ch 1 space, ch 1 and sc 1 in last st, turn (80)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st from hook, sc 1 in ch 1 space, skip 1, ch 1, sc 1 in next ch 1 space, ch 1, skip 1, sc 1 in next ch 1 space repeat to end of row, finish with sc 1 in last st, turn (80)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1, sc 1 in next ch 1 space,* repeat from * to last st, finish with sc in last st (80)

Again repeat rows

Row 14 – 22: repeat rows 12+13 (80)

Second Section

Row 23: Ch 2, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next and across to end of row, turn (80)

Row 24: Ch 2, skip next st, hdc in next, hdc in skipped st, *[skip 1 st, hdc 1 in next, hdc 1 in skipped st]* repeat from *to* to end of the row, finish with hdc 1 in last st, turn (80)

Row 25: Ch 2, blodc in next st, blodc in every st to end of the row, turn (80)

Row 26-31: repeat rows 24+25 (80)

Repeat Sections

Row 32: Ch 1, Sc1 in 1st st from hook, skip 1, ch 1, sc 1 in next st (linen st), repeat to end of the row, finish with sc 1 in last 2 st, turn (80)

Row 33: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, skip 1 st, sc 1 in ch 1 space, ch 1, *[skip 1, sc 1 in ch 1 space]*, repeat to end of row, finish with sc 1 in last ch 1 space, ch 1 and sc 1 in last st, turn (80)

Row 34: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st from hook, sc 1 in ch 1 space, skip 1, ch 1, sc 1 in next ch 1 space, ch 1, skip 1, sc 1 in next ch 1 space repeat to end of row, finish with sc 1 in last st, turn (80)

Row 35: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1, sc 1 in next ch 1 space,* repeat from * to last st, finish with sc in last st (80)

One before the last repeat

Row 36 – 44: repeat rows 34+35 (80)

Row 45: Ch 2, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next and across to end of row, turn (80)

Row 46: Ch 2, skip next st, hdc in next, hdc in skipped st, *[skip 1 st, hdc 1 in next, hdc 1 in skipped st]* repeat from *to* to end of the row, finish with hdc 1 in last st, turn (80)

Row 47: Ch 2, blodc in next st, blodc in every st to end of the row, turn (80)

Last repeat rows

Row 48-54: repeat rows 46+47 (80)

Row 55: Ch 2, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next and across to end of row (80)

Finishing

This is a preemie-size blanket. You can continue repeating the sections for a longer blanket. This sample does not include a special border; add a single crochet or decorative border if you prefer.