Crochet by Coraggio Designs - Micro Preemie Baby Bat Cape and Hat - Free
This crochet pattern will instruct you to how to make the “Micro Preemie Bat Cape” set!
This pattern has 2 different hat sizes one for 1-2lb baby’s and one for 2-3lb baby’s and one cape pattern.
Great for Halloween or just to show how super preemies are!
THIS IS FOR PATTERN ONLY NOT A FINISHED PRODUCT!!!!
Materials:
• 4.25mm (G), 5mm (H) hook
• Worsted weight yarn. I used Red Heart Super Saver in black and yellow yarn. Or any color combo you like
• Yarn needle for sewing.
• Sewing needle and thread
• Black and yellow felt (or felt to match your color combo)
• Scissors
• Pen and a piece of paper (for tracing)
• Yellow ribbon (optional for neck strap))
• Already made bat patch if your not making your own felt patch
Please note: This cape is for micro preemies ranging from 22- 26 weeks or baby’s around 1-3 pounds.
Depending on the baby it could fit other gestations/weights.
Micro preemies have very sensitive skin so try to use as soft yarn as you can or wash the cape afterword’s with fabric softener (before patch or felt is added).
Do not use wool or yarn that frays. Wool can possibly cause static which can shock baby’s.
Also try to keep your stitches tight so there are not big holes for little fingers or toes to go into.
I also recommend if you are making these capes to donate to a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) to call the NICU first and
make sure they are accepting any donations and if they have any restrictions. Some NICU’s only take certain colors or are very specific
how to wash or bag items before bringing them in the NICU.