Sensory Baby Playmat Crochet-Along - Part Three

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Jackie Carreira
Needle Type

Crochet Hook

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

It's time to create more sensory granny squares in part three of our sensory playmat crochet-along.

The next part of the baby playmat series introduces three more effects to add to the collection, including pom-pom and corkscrew squares for a rich tactile element. A reminder that if the finished blanket is intended for a very young baby, embellishments should be sewn on securely and hard decorations such as beads should be avoided. Missed part two? You can download it here.

Sizing

Squares: 12cm square (part one: 11.5cm squares)
Finished playmat: 58cm x 68cm

What you need

DK yarn, assorted shades (example uses four shades of pink, red, orange, yellow, green, lime, mint, turquoise, blue ombre, glittery blue, navy blue, plum, lilac, mauve, cream, grey)
Crochet hook: 5mm
Buttons
Small bell

Meet the designer

Jackie Carreira is a freelance writer, crochet teacher and designer working in Suffolk. Her mum taught her to crochet when she was seven years old and she's been hooked ever since! Click here for part four of your crochet-along (arriving 31st May 2026).

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