Preemie bonding hug square by Marjolein de Koning

Preemie bonding hug square

Crochet
July 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in Hdc
4.5 mm
33 - 55 yards (30 - 50 m)
Preemie
US
English
Free Pattern also available for free: info in notes
This pattern is available for €2.50 EUR
A free version is also available.
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You will get 50% off no coupon needed on 21 and 22 June 2022 end of day CET as part of the preemie crochet challenge 2022

Bonding squares are used to help preemies bond with the parents. Parents will wear the square on their body to have it absorb their scent. Then the square is placed with the little one and swapped after 12 hours or so.
They are usually made in pairs.

This is a pdf crochet pattern in US terms

You will need to know how to crochet in back loop only

If you want to add the flower, you will need to know how to make a magic ring.

I used Stylecraft special dk acrylic, but any other yarn and matching hook can work.
Check local regulations if acrylic can be used. Cotton can be preferred

A free version is available on my blog
Www.DutchCrochetbyMdK.com