Sensory Baby Playmat Crochet-Along - Part Two

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

Make zig-zag, pocket and ridged squares in part two of our sensory baby playmat crochet-along.

Part two of the baby playmat crochet-along introduces the next stage of the series, inviting everyone to build on last month’s designs by creating visually pleasing zig-zag squares, effective ridged patterns and a pocket design for holding a little one’s toy, along with added pom-poms to provide engaging textures, while reassuring makers not to worry about weaving in ends until the squares are joined in part four where all ends will be neatly hidden and the granny squares sewn together. Missed part one? 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 three of your crochet-along (arriving 31st May 2026).

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