Newborns crave warmth, and there is nothing better than a soft cocoon to keep them warm in. Knit with different weight of yarn to create a bulky feel, this pattern is easy and fun to make as gifts for those holiday wee ones.

This is knit with two different size needles. The variegated yarn is using smaller size 13 needles and the blue is with size 17. Both utilize the same pattern but the size 17 is considerably larger for an older baby such as 3 months. The most important thing is that there is looseness in the finished fabric so baby’s toes can peek through. This can be made longer and top rolled down.

Cast on 4 stitches on each needle. Knit the first needle stitches and then the second needle you will need to knit into the back of the stitch in order to not twist stitches.

That was round one.

R2 – K1, PM, this is the new start of the round. Make sure this marker is different so you can differentiate later. Continue around placing markers as follows: K2, PM, K2, PM, K2, PM, K1

R3 – Slip Marker (SM), M1, * Knit to the marker, M1, SM; repeat from * until the end of the round (referred to as increase row throughout pattern)

R4 – Knit even

R5 – Same as Row 3

Knit 3 Rows Even

Knit an increase Row

Knit 5 Rows Even

Knit an increase Row

Knit 5 Rows Even

Knit an increase Row

Knit 2 Rows

Short row 1 = knit 6 stitches w & t purl to 6 stitches past 3 markers w&t

Knit picking up

Knit 4 rows straight

Knit an increase Row

Knit

Short row knit 5

Knit 2 Rows

Short row knit 4

Knit pick up

Knit 2 Rows

Knit increase Row

Knit 2 Rows

Knit Short Row by Knitting 3 turn and knit to middle marker 3 stitches past and turn

Knit pick up knit around

Knit 10 Rows Even or until piece measures 21” inches

Stacy Ziegler is a natural light portrait photographer located in Boulder, Colorado. Stacy spends her time in pursuit of everything creative, and she loves to knit, sew, play with her camera, and spend time with her amazing son, R, and her husband B. She can be found at www.stacyziegler.com