Crochet corner-to-corner (C2C) Moss Stitch Bonding Square.

This pattern is part of the 2025 Preemie Crochet Challenge hosted and organized by Helen of Sunflower Cottage Crochet. Each day in September, you’ll get a new free pattern that is perfect for crocheting items for premature babies. Check the Preemie Crochet Challenge HERE.

What is a Preemie Bonding Square?
A bonding square is a small crocheted or knitted square that the mother of a preemie baby wears for a few hours in direct contact with her skin. This way, the square will take up the smell of the mother. After this time, the square will be placed in the bed of the preemie baby so that he/she will get to know the smell of the mother. The squares will be swapped between the mother and the baby until the preemie is ready to finally return home.

This pattern is written in US terms

MATERIALS
– 4.0 mm (G/6 US, 8 UK) Crochet Hook
– DK (3, Light) Weight Yarn
– Tapestry Needle

YARN & COLORS
I used Paintbox Yarns Baby DK (50 g, 183 yds / 167 m) in the following colors and amounts:
– Dark Blue – Dolphin Blue (736) – 42 yds (38 m)
– Light Blue – Baby Blue (761) – 42 yds (38 m)
– White – Champagne White (1702) – small amounts
Feel free to use any comparable yarn that meets gauge.

SIZE
5.7” (14.5 cm) including the border.

GAUGE
15 rows according to pattern in 4” (10 cm).

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