This pattern was designed for the Preemie Crochet Challenge 2024.

Bust your stash while helping babies and families in need! This sweet little cannula sleeve works up quickly in a lighter worsted or DK yarn and is a fun and easy way to bring some comfort to babies and parents during a trying time.

Cannula sleeves are used to prevent preemie babies from scratching themselves on the tubes they are hooked up to, and they can also ease the mind of a parent who is distressed at the sight of all those tubes on their little one. Join us in crafting for a cause and use your yarn leftovers to make a few to donate!

Level: Advanced beginner (sc, dc, front/back loop)

Construction: Worked flat and in one piece, with a crocheted border and slip stitch join.

Yarn: A lighter worsted (4) or heavier DK (3) yarn would work. My sample used WeCrochet Comfy Worsted in Peony.

Want to see some free versions of my pattern writing first? Check out the links here!

I’d love to see your makes! Create a Ravelry project linked to the pattern and/or post on Instagram with the hashtags #PreemieCrochetChallenge, #LittleLoveCannulaSleeve and #ClairdeLuneFiberArt (tag me @clairdelunefiberart)!

Due to the nature of PDF patterns, I cannot offer any refunds on them. If you have any issues with this pattern, please email me at clairdelunefiberart@gmail.com and I’ll do whatever I can to help!