Taylor~

Snuggle - a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace. Snuggle a baby,snuggle up... This is my version...a knit pattern for a baby wrap.A wrap,a buttoned cape,for a baby to be . Simple garter stitch with eyelets and shaping detail...the right yarn,the right outfit,and baby is warm,safe,snuggled,a bit... I added an easy button loop...and adorable pearlized heart buttons. Wrap around ease to put on and take off... I hope you enjoy this pattern...I enjoyed designing and making it for Taylor...

TAYLOR A Simple knit baby wrap

Supplies:1 skein NORO Maiko (wool,kid mohair,silk blend) color #107-red Size 7 straight or circular knitting needles Small crochet hook-to make buttonhole loop Two small buttons

Cast on 30 stitches and work in garter stitch(knit all rows) for ½ in-4rows Next row:eyelet row-knit 4;*yo,K2tog-continue from* until last 4 stitches;K4 Knit 1 row straight

Begin Shaping 1st row: K4,yo,K to last 4 stitches,yo,K4 2nd row: Knit Repeat these two rows until work measures 5 ½ ‘ from beginning and there are 72 stitches on the needle

Shape Neck K 26 stitches, turn, leave remaining stitches on a spare needle or stitch holder 1st row: Knit 2nd row: K 4,yo,K2tog,K to last 6 stitches,K2tog,K4 Repeat these two rows until 8 stitches remain, then 1st row K 2nd row K4,K2tog,K2 Continue alternating K rows with decrease row until 4 stitches remain. Work in garter stitch on these 4 stitches for 2 ½ inches. Cast off; leave approx. 12” yarn tail to make button loop. With the small crochet hook single in first stitch, chain 3 and reattach; weave in end. Now for remaining stitches: cast off 20 stitches for neck; work remaining 26 stitches as before, reverse shaping. Finish with same button loop. Sew 2 small buttons to back.

Fits approx. size 3-6 mo.-chest 18-19" Snuggle up your favorite little one!

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