C2C Moss Bonding Square

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][1]**. **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). **COPYRIGHT** Please, remember that this pattern and the pictures shown here are the property of raffamusadesigns.com. Feel free to use the patterns to make and sell your finished products, but you are not allowed to republish or distribute this pattern or parts of this pattern in any way. Please, do not use photos from Raffamusa Designs in your listings. **FOLLOW ME** **BLOG** https://raffamusadesigns.com/ **YOUTUBE** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzqyP_L6LJ8_IC3fCQ30wjg **FACEBOOK** https://www.facebook.com/RaffamusaDesigns **INSTAGRAM** https://www.instagram.com/raffamusa_designs/ **PINTEREST** https://www.pinterest.it/raffamusadesigns/_created/ **RAVELRY** https://www.ravelry.com/designers/raffaella-tassoni [1]: https://sunflowercottagecrochet.com/30-free-preemie-crochet-patterns-for-donation-join-the-challenge/