Sleepy Bye Bonding Squares

"Have you ever heard of crochet bonding squares? It’s such a heartwarming concept. Crochet baby bonding squares help increase bonding between a mother and her premature baby since they can’t do skin to skin contact. One square is given to the mom and one square is given to the baby and they’re switched back and forth to help the baby and mother get familiar with each other. Here I have a Free Tunisian crochet bonding squares pattern – the Sleepy Bye Bonding Squares. I designed these squares for a fun blog event organized by my friend. About the Pattern: Skill Level: Beginner Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn Comfy Cotton Blend in Whipped Cream 50 yards (Light size 3 yarn (7 oz./200 g, 392 yd/358 m; 50% cotton, 50% polyester) Caron Simply Soft in Autumn Maize (Size 4 worsted weight yarn 40 yards (6 oz./170 g, 315 yd/288 m; 100% acrylic) Hooks: 6.5 mm Tunisian crochet or straight hook that is 6 to 8 in long with stopper at end, check out my favorite Clover Takumi set here 5.5 mm crochet hook for appliques Notions: Yarn needle Scissors Measuring tape Gauge: Gauge is 17 sts over 16 rows in Tunisian honeycomb stitch for a 4 x 4 in. square Finished Size: The finished size is 6.5 in. long by 6.5 in. wide Pattern Notes: This pattern is for a set of Tunisian crochet bonding squares. It’s the perfect mindless project to practice Tunisian crochet and learn a few stitches! Then, add the appliques to give a cute touch. Finally, when you’re done, donate to your local hospital to support preemie moms. "

Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeGauge is 17 sts over 16 rows in Tunisian honeycomb stitch for a 4 x 4 in. square

Finished SizeThe finished size is 6.5 in. long by 6.5 in. wide

Materials List

• Yarn:
  
  Lion Brand Yarn Comfy Cotton Blend in Whipped Cream 50 yards (Light size 3 yarn (7 oz./200 g, 392 yd/358 m; 50% cotton, 50% polyester)
  
  Caron Simply Soft in Autumn Maize (Size 4 worsted weight yarn 40 yards (6 oz./170 g, 315 yd/288 m; 100% acrylic)
• Hooks:
  
  6.5 mm Tunisian crochet or straight hook that is 6 to 8 in long with stopper at end, check out my favorite Clover Takumi set here
  5.5 mm crochet hook for appliques
• Notions:
  
  Yarn needle
  Scissors
  Measuring tape