Oceans and Seas Preemie Blanket Crochet Pattern

Start your own adventure at home with this preemie blanket that'll just remind you of the beach and the ocean. It's the perfect pattern for those who are only starting on their crochet journey, and have special little ones in their lives. The free pattern is below for you to try, or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here.

Oceans and Seas Preemie Blanket Crochet Pattern

Who doesn't immediately fall in love with an adorable crochet baby blanket – especially the teeny tiny ones for preemies. The colors of this blanket using Red Heart Soft Baby Steps, remind me of the oceans and seas, and the fun spirit of this blanket reminds me of the fun and sometimes wildness of the waves. Made using a simple square shape that starts in the middle and grows outward. This is a perfect blanket pattern for people who are starting out learning how to crochet. Make it this size or keep crocheting and customize it to the size that suits your needs.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials: 

Hook: US Size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge 

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn 
270 yds light blue (A) 
270 yds grey (B) 
270 yds teal (C) 

Notions: 
Scissors 
Tapestry needle 

Size: 
28 x 28 inches 

Gauge: 
12 dc x 7 rows = 4 inches

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Pattern uses US crochet terms.

ABBREVIATIONS	DESCRIPTION
ch	Chain
dc	Double crochet
rnd	Round
sk	Skip
sl st	Slip stitch
st(s)	Stitch(es)

Special Stitch: 
Picot: Ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook.

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Pattern

Join rnds where indicated with a sl st in the first st of the rnd. 

With A, ch 3. 

Rnd 1: [2 dc, ch 3] 3 times in 3rd ch from hook, join. (8 dc, 4 ch-3 sps) 

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st throughout), dc in each of first 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp, [dc in each of next 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp] 3 times, join. (24 dc, 4 ch-3 sps) 

Rnd 3: Ch 2, [dc in each st across to next ch-3 sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp] 4 times, dc in each remaining st across, join. (40 dc, 4 ch-3 sps). Stitch count will increase by 16 dc for each repeat of rnd 3. 

Rnd 4: Repeat rnd 3. (56 dc, 4 ch-3 sps) 

Change to B. 

Rnds 5-12: Repeat rnd 3. (184 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)

Change to C. 

Rnds 13-19: Repeat rnd 3. (296 dc, 4 ch-3 sps) Change to A. 

Rnds 20-24: Repeat rnd 3. (376 dc, 4 ch-3 sps) Change to B. 

Rnds 25-26: Repeat rnd 3. (408 dc, 4 ch-3 sps) Change to C. 

Rnd 27 (Edging): Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sts, picot, sk next st, [sc in each of next 4 sts, picot, sk next st] 9 times, sc in each of next 3 sts, (sc, picot, sc) in next ch 3 sp, *sc in each of next 3 sts, picot, sk next st, [sc in each of next 4 sts, picot, sk next st] 19 times, sc in each of next 3 sts, (sc, picot, sc) in next ch-3 sp, repeat from * twice more, sc in each of next 3 sts, picot, sk next st, [sc in each of next 4 sts, picot, sk next st] 9 times, sc in last st, join. (336 sc, 84 picots) 

Fasten off. 

Weave in all ends.

Thank you to Red Heart Yarns for sponsoring this pattern!

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This is a great pattern for anyone who's learning how to crochet. If you're just starting out or looking to polish and perfect your crochet skills, I highly recommend the professionally filmed and taught Crochet Fundamentals class.

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