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Hospital Set Crochet Pattern

Hospital Set Crochet Pattern
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4-6 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Hospital Set Crochet Pattern

Hospital Set Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes detailed instructions for color changes in the striped blanket, plus helpful notes on yarn techniques (yarn over vs. yarn under) and wet blocking for achieving the perfect shape. Optional extras like the pacifier add an extra touch of realism to your hospital scene.

Why You'll Love This Hospital Set Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings back such tender memories of welcoming a new baby! There's something incredibly satisfying about creating these tiny, functional pieces that actually work together as a complete set. I especially enjoy the detail of the swaddling technique and how the blanket wraps around the doll just like a real receiving blanket. The mix of simple stitches with thoughtful construction details makes this project both relaxing and rewarding, and watching all the pieces come together to dress your mini baby is just pure joy!

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color combinations for this hospital set! While the pattern uses traditional pink and blue stripes, I've created versions in mint green and lavender, sunshine yellow and white, or even rainbow pastels for a more whimsical look. You could make the entire set in one color family for a coordinated aesthetic, or mix and match for variety.

I've also tried adding tiny embroidered details to personalize the items - a small heart on the hat brim, the baby's initial on the blanket corner, or decorative stitching along the diaper edge. Some makers add tiny crocheted flowers or bows as embellishments too.

For the booties, I sometimes substitute the ribbon with a crocheted chain tie for a completely yarn-based finish, which can be more durable for frequently handled display dolls. The blanket pattern is easily customizable - you can adjust the stripe widths, add more colors, or even create a solid color version with a decorative border instead.

I've found that making multiple sets in different color schemes creates a wonderful wardrobe collection for your mini dolls, and they make incredibly thoughtful gifts for doll collectors or miniature enthusiasts!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to mark rounds when working in continuous spirals can lead to losing your place in the pattern completely ✗ Using a larger hook than specified will make items too big and loose for the mini doll proportions ✗ Not maintaining consistent tension during color changes in the blanket results in visible gaps or puckering between stripes ✗ Pulling ribbon ties too tightly through bootie openings can distort the shape and make them difficult to put on

Hospital Set Crochet Pattern

Create an adorable miniature hospital set for your Sweet Handfuls doll! This comprehensive pattern includes everything you need to welcome a tiny newborn: a cozy striped receiving blanket perfect for swaddling, a sweet little hat with a fold-up brim, delicate booties with ribbon ties, a functional diaper with button closures, an optional pacifier, and even a hospital bracelet. Each piece is carefully designed to fit your mini baby doll perfectly, making this an ideal gift or collectible accessory set for doll enthusiasts.

Intermediate 4-6 Hours

Materials Needed for Hospital Set Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    8/4 (fingering or super fine weight) yarn in Pink
  • 02
    8/4 (fingering or super fine weight) yarn in Light Blue
  • 03
    8/4 (fingering or super fine weight) yarn in White
  • 04
    Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 in Candyfloss (093), Light Sky Blue (071), and White (001) recommended

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.5mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.0mm
  • 03
    Stitch markers or paper clips
  • 04
    Tapestry needle
  • 05
    1/8" white ribbon
  • 06
    2 small buttons (white or preferred color) for diaper (6mm)
  • 07
    1 medium button (preferred color) for swaddling blanket
  • 08
    Craft glue
  • 09
    Small amount of 15-gauge aluminum wire for optional pacifier
  • 10
    Resin nail polish in pink and/or light blue, base coat, and topcoat with UV/LED light for optional pacifier
  • 11
    Scissors
  • 12
    Thick tapestry needle or crochet hook for pacifier assembly

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— Hat :

Info :

Using Yarn Over (v-stitch), 1.5mm hook, Start with Ch 21

Row 1 :

Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 16 sc, 4 slst, ch 1, turn (20)

Row 2 :

BLO – (4 slst, 16 sc), ch 1, turn (20)

Row 3 :

BLO – (16 sc, 4 slst), ch 1, turn (20)

Rows 4-35 :

Repeat (Row 2, Row 3) x16 (32 rows)

Row 36 :

Repeat Row 2

Info :

Fold piece over, and slst through beginning chain and both loops of Row 36 (20 slst). Continue across the top of the hat with surface slsts (10-12 slst), keeping them tight and a little below the top edge. Turn the hat right side out and fold up the brim.

— Booties (make 2) :

Info :

Using Yarn Under or Yarn Over – your preference, 1.5mm hook, Starting with Ch 5

Rnd 1 :

Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, 3 sc in next ch (across end of row of chains), (now working opposite side) 2 sc, INC (10)

Rnd 2 :

INC, 2 sc, (INC) x3, 2 sc, (INC) x2 (16)

Rnd 3 :

1 sc, INC, 3 sc, (INC, 1 sc) x2, INC, 3 sc, INC, 1 sc, INC (22)

Rnd 4-5 :

22 sc (2 rounds)

Rnd 6 :

6 sc, (inv DEC) x4, 6 sc, inv DEC (17)

Rnd 7 :

5 sc, (inv DEC) x3, 6 sc (14)

Rnd 8 :

ch 4, (sk next sc, 1 dc, ch 1) x6, join to 3rd ch with slst (7 spaces)

Rnd 9 :

(in each space) (1 sc, 2 dc, 1 sc) x7 (28)

Info :

Finish off, sew in ends, and weave 1/8" white ribbon through openings in Rnd 8. The two ends should come through together in the middle opening at the front of the bootie. Tie ribbon, making sure it fits on baby's foot, and not too tight. Put a dot of craft glue on the knot of the bow to make sure it stays put and trim the ends.

— Diaper :

Info :

Using Yarn Under or Yarn Over – your preference, 1.5mm hook. Note: Turning chain not included in stitch count. Starting with Ch 23

Row 1 :

starting 2nd ch from hook, 22 sc, ch 1, turn (22)

Row 2 :

5 slst, 12 sc, (sk last 5 sc), ch 1, turn (17)

Row 3 :

DEC, 8 sc, DEC, ch 1, turn (10)

Row 4 :

10 sc, ch 1, turn (10)

Row 5 :

DEC, 6 sc, DEC, ch 1, turn (8)

Row 6 :

8 sc, ch 1, turn (8)

Row 7 :

DEC, 4 sc, DEC, ch 1, turn (6)

Row 8 :

DEC, 2 sc, DEC, ch 1, turn (4)

Row 9-12 :

4 sc, ch 1, turn (4 rows)

Row 13 :

INC, 2 sc, INC, ch 1, turn (6)

Row 14 :

INC, 4 sc, INC, ch 1, turn (8)

Row 15 :

INC, 6 sc, INC, ch 1, turn (10)

Row 16 :

INC, 8 sc, INC, ch 1 (do not turn) (12)

Border around Diaper :

20 sc across row ends and skipped sts, ch 3 (or number of chains needed for the size of button you are using), 22 sc across original chains, ch 3 (or number of chains needed for the size of button you are using), 20 sc across slsts and row ends, INC (in corner – first stitch of Row 16), 10 sc across Row 16, INC (in corner – last stitch of Row 16)

Info :

Finish off the border, sew in ends. Placing diaper on doll, determine where to best place the buttons for a firm fit, then sew on buttons.

— Receiving Blanket (for swaddling baby) :

Info :

Using Yarn Over (v-stitch), 2.0mm hook (0.5mm larger than the hook used for the doll). Note: All ends can be hidden as you crochet so you don't have to sew them in. Using white yarn, start with ch 51. Start Row 1 in 2nd ch from hook

Row 1-3 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (3 rows: white)

Row 4-5 :

Change to light blue yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (2 rows: light blue)

Row 6 :

Change to white yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Row 7 :

Change to pink yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: pink)

Row 8 :

Change to white yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Row 9-11 :

Change to light blue yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (3 rows: light blue)

Row 12 :

Change to white yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Row 13 :

Change to pink yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: pink)

Row 14 :

Change to white yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Row 15-16 :

Change to light blue yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (2 rows: light blue)

Row 17-35 :

Change to white yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (19 rows: white)

Row 36-37 :

Change to light blue yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (2 rows: light blue)

Row 38 :

Change to white yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Row 39 :

Change to pink yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: pink)

Row 40 :

Change to white yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Row 41-43 :

Change to light blue yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (3 rows: light blue)

Row 44 :

Change to white yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Row 45 :

Change to pink yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: pink)

Row 46 :

Change to white yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Row 47-48 :

Change to light blue yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, turn (2 rows: light blue)

Row 49-51 :

Change to white yarn. 50 sc, ch 1, do not turn (3 rows: white)

Border :

50 sc across row ends, 3 sc in corner, 48 sc across beginning chains, 3 sc in corner, 50 sc across row ends, 3 sc in corner, 48 sc across Row 51, ch 7 (or amount needed for the size of button you are using), 2 sc in corner, join with invisible join

Info :

Use swaddling guide to determine where to sew the button

— Hospital Bracelet :

Info :

Cut bracelet from printout. Put clear packing tape or similar on both sides. Trim packing tape. Measure length to baby's wrist. Trim ends if needed. Tape bracelet together. Put hospital bracelet on baby's wrist.

— Pacifier (optional) :

Info :

The pacifier is a sweet decoration for your doll, but not a sturdy toy for small children. It is NOT recommended for young children.

Step 1 :

Cut a small piece of (15-gauge or similar) aluminum wire (1.5 – 2 inches long)

Step 2 :

Coat one end tip of the wire with 1 base coat, 2 or more color coats, and 1 topcoat of resin nail polish, and cure under UV/LED light for each layer

Step 3 :

With pink or light blue yarn, and leaving a long starting tail - 6 sc in mr, then (INC) x6 (12)

Step 4 :

Finish off with an invisible join and sew in the finishing tail

Step 5 :

Gently poke the covered tip of wire through the center hole in the crocheted circle, from back side to front

Step 6 :

Form the wire into a circle shape (the handle) and trim the end if necessary to make it the right length. Don't close the circle completely though – keep it open.

Step 7 :

Apply a small amount of craft glue along the edge of the wire circle

Step 8 :

Wrap the long starting tail carefully from the top of the wire around the circle until you reach the end of the wire

Step 9 :

Bend the circle closed, and using a small tapestry needle, thread the leftover yarn through the pacifier. Pass it back and forth a couple times, securing the wire, and finish off.

Step 10 :

Loosen one of the holes where the baby's mouth would be, using a thick tapestry needle or a crochet hook. Carefully push the coated tip of the pacifier into the hole.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the hat on the doll's head and fold up the brim to frame the face sweetly
  • Slip booties onto the doll's feet, ensuring the ribbon ties come through the center front opening, then tie in a bow and secure with a small dot of craft glue
  • Wrap the diaper around the doll and determine button placement for a snug fit before sewing buttons securely in place
  • For swaddling: place blanket diagonally with button side down, position doll with head in top corner, fold left corner tightly around body, fold bottom corner up diagonally, wrap right corner over, and secure with button
  • Attach the hospital bracelet around the doll's wrist using clear tape to secure the ends together
  • If making the optional pacifier, carefully insert the coated wire tip into a loosened stitch at the mouth area after completing all assembly steps

Important Notes

  • 💡Use the same size yarn and hook for both the doll and hospital set to ensure proper fit and proportions
  • 💡When working the receiving blanket, hide yarn ends as you crochet to minimize finishing work later
  • 💡If the receiving blanket appears distorted, use wet blocking by pinning it to foam while damp and allowing 1-2 days to dry
  • 💡Apply only a small dot of craft glue to ribbon bows to avoid stiffness or visible residue on the delicate booties
  • 💡The pacifier is decorative only and should not be given to young children as it contains wire and small parts
  • 💡Keep tension consistent throughout color changes in the striped blanket to avoid gaps or puckering between rows
  • 💡Mark your rounds carefully when working booties and other circular pieces to maintain accurate stitch counts

This charming Hospital Set pattern brings all the sweetness of welcoming a newborn to your miniature doll collection! With six beautifully detailed pieces including a striped swaddling blanket, tiny hat, ribbon-tied booties, functional diaper, hospital bracelet, and optional pacifier, you'll have everything needed to create an authentic hospital scene. The pattern combines simple techniques with thoughtful details to create heirloom-quality doll accessories that capture those precious first moments. 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🧵✨

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FAQs

What is the difference between Yarn Over and Yarn Under techniques mentioned in the pattern?

Yarn Over (v-stitch) creates a softer, more draping fabric ideal for clothing and blankets, while Yarn Under (x-stitch) produces tighter, more structured stitches used for the dolls themselves. The pattern specifies which technique to use for each item, though you can experiment with your preference once comfortable with both methods.

Can I use different yarn weights or hook sizes for this pattern?

It's important to use the exact yarn weight (fingering/8-4) and hook sizes specified to ensure the items fit the Sweet Handfuls Mini Baby Doll properly. Using different materials will result in items that are too large or too small for the intended doll.

How do I fix a distorted receiving blanket?

Use wet blocking to reshape your blanket. Wet the finished blanket, pin it to a piece of thick foam or Styrofoam while gently stretching and shaping it into a square, then allow 1-2 days for complete drying. This process will help eliminate any distortion from tension variations.

Is the pacifier safe for children to play with?

No, the pacifier contains aluminum wire and small parts, making it unsuitable for young children. It's designed as a decorative accessory for display purposes only and should be kept away from small children who might put it in their mouths.

How do I determine button placement for the diaper and blanket?

Place the diaper or blanket on your doll first and mark where the buttonholes naturally align for a comfortable, secure fit. This ensures proper sizing since every crocheter's tension may vary slightly, and you want the items to fit your specific doll perfectly.