Stitched in Love Nursing Blanket
A crochet nursing blanket pattern with a peekaboo opening + straps.

The Stitched in Love Nursing Blanket is a cozy, thoughtfully designed crochet blanket created to support those quiet, tender moments between mama and baby.

This pattern features a soft, textured fabric worked in Lemon Peel Stitch, a structured peekaboo opening that helps maintain eye contact while nursing, and sturdy straps worked in Thermal Stitch for comfort and stability.

Designed to be both practical and beautiful, the Stitched in Love Nursing Blanket offers breathable coverage, lovely drape, and a secure fit—making it a comforting companion for feeding time at home or on the go.

The pattern includes detailed written instructions, step-by-step tutorial photos, and extra how-to pages to guide you through the peekaboo opening, boning casing, and strap assembly.
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Materials
Sport or DK weight yarn (approx. 1,500 yards)
5.00 mm crochet hook (blanket body)
3.75 mm crochet hook (boning casing + straps)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers (helpful)
Cotton-covered polyester boning (¼“–½” wide)
2” D-rings (for adjustable strap)
Optional: sewing needle + thread (for a tidy finish)

The free blog version includes supply links; the premium PDF includes tutorial photos + extra how-to pages for the boning + strap assembly.
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• Written in US crochet terms
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Finished size: approx. 30” x 34” (easily adjustable)
• Yarn: Sport or DK weight
• Yardage: approx. 1,500 yards
• Includes tutorial photos + extra construction guidance
• Printer-friendly, ad-free PDF
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You can also find the free version of this pattern on the blog here:
https://sassyspecialtyshoppe.com/2026/01/17/stitched-in-love-nursing-blanket-crochet-pattern-with-peekaboo-opening/

This is a meaningful project to stitch with love—perfect for yourself or as a heartfelt handmade gift for a new mama.
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