For 0-6 women, size 56-68.

Dimensions finished product: the total length of the product from the neck to the sleeve is 23 cm. From the armhole 16 cm, along the back 52 cm (without hood).

Facial surface: faces. rows of faces. p.. purl. purl rows P.

Rib 1x1: knit alternately 1 stitch. p., 1 youth l.

You will need: Lotus grass stretch yarn (70% acrylic, 28% polyacrylic, 2% lycra. 80 m/50 g) 150 g black, 180 g white, knitting needles on fishing line No. 4. No. 2.5, hook No. 3. No. 4. black buttons on the leg for eye decoration. 4 buttons on the leg in the shape of panda paws, iron-on “Panda” sticker. white mole 35 cm. scissors, needle, marking rings, tailor's tape, end caps.

Attention! Knit from top to bottom in a single piece using black and white Lotus Grass CTpew yarn.

Using black yarn, cast on 68 stitches (including 2 edge loops). Next, mark the wrong side of the product with markers (8 pieces of loops will be required for subsequent raglan knitting.

1st row purl. 2nd row knit with knitting increases along the highlighted raglan lines: *1 chrome, 10 knits. loops right shelf. 1 yarn over, marker No. 1, knit 2. (raglan line), marker No. 2. 1 yarn over. 9 persons. sleeve loops. 1 yarn over, marker No. 3. K2. Raglan loops, marker No. 4. 1 yarn over. 20 persons. back loops, 1 yarn over, marker No. 5, k2. Raglan loops, marker N" 6. 1 yarn over, knit 9. sleeve loops. 1 yarn over, marker No. 72 knit. Raglan loops, marker No. 8. 1 yarn over. 10 persons. loops of the left shelf. 1 chrome When knitting raglan, knit the 3rd row and all further odd rows with purl stitches. The 4th row and all further fourth rows according to the pattern, knit similarly to the 2nd row. The number of loops will change upward, taking into account increases (yarn overs) along the raglan lines. Knit until the total length of the raglan leash is 12 cm. Then drop the sleeve loops to the length. knitting needles without raglan stitches and continue knitting the back and fronts in a single fabric in stockinette stitch, perform three more increases. There are 118 stitches on the needles. Switch to white thread. Knit 25 cm. Tie a black thread, add 1 loop from each edge of the fabric. There are 120 loops on the knitting needles, knit in a 15 cm circle. Cast off the loops and sew a horizontal knit seam. Sew in the prayer. Along the left shelf you will fly a set of edge loops for the decorative strip. Knit the placket in accordance with the color of the main part of the envelope. Sew buttons in the shape of panda paws.

Cast on 72 stitches using black yarn on needles No. 4, conditionally dividing them into 3 parts: 22 sts, 28 sts, 22 sts. 1st rad purl. p. 2nd row 1 chrome., 1 knit.. yo. 2 persons together, knit 2, yarn over, knit 2. together, 2 persons......1 chrome. Rows 3-7: knit. and out. p. (knit in alternating rows). Cut the black thread. From the 8th row, continue knitting with white thread. Knit 38 rows. Divide into three parts: 22 loops on the sides, 28 loops on the top of the hood. Next, knit the hood like the heel of a sock, that is, knitting only the middle part, while knitting the first and last loops of the middle part in each front and back rows together with the first loops of the side parts of the hood. Thus, the middle part (aka the top) of the hood should always consist of 28 loops. 8 last row on knitting needles 30 loops. Close all loops. Crochet the hood with 2 rows of st 6/n crochet No. 3 using white thread. Tie the tie with black thread using crochet number 3. For a tie 85 cm.

Thread the tie at the base of the hood and put on the ends.

Ears (2 parts): using hook No. 4 and black yarn, make a chain of 4 chain stitches. p.. close in a circle Knit 10 tbsp in the center of the circle. s/n. 2nd row knit 2 sts s/n in each st. m of the previous row. 3rd row knit st 6/n. :a Sew, fold in half, sew onto the hood.

Eyes (2 parts): crochet number 3 yarn). black, dial a chain of 7 air. p. -e Knit in the 3rd air. n. chain 5 a s/n. Then) - 3 tbsp s/n in each of the subsequent air. n. chains. On the last air. knit chains ie run s/n, continue row 3 tbsp. s/n + 1 tbsp. s/n |m in 1 at air. p. chain of the 1st row, in which 5 tbsp were originally knitted. s/n. Close the row. d. Perform 2 air. lifting point. For the 2nd row, knit 4 st s/n, increasing after 1 st s/n 4 of the previous row. Perform the binding st 6/n 4 without any increments.

4. Using crochet hook No. 3 and white yarn, cast on a chain of 4 chains. p. Knit in the center of circle 4. 8-9 sts 6/n. Sew the details. Sew a black button on the stem into the center of the white circle. Sew eyes 1 to the hood.

Nose: Using knitting needles No. 3 and black yarn, cast on 10 sts. Knit 4 rows in garter stitch. In rows 5, 7 and 9, cast off 2 outer loops. Cast off the remaining stitches on the next purl row. Sew the piece to the hood with the wide side up, and Sleeves: place the sleeve loops on working knitting needles No. 4. Make 5 loops in the armhole area with iM using hook No. 3. Knit in a single fabric in the round to a length of 14 cm. Switch to knitting needles No. 2.5. Knit another 2 cm with the 1x1 rib. Close the loops. Knit the second sleeve in the same way.

Attach a thermal sticker to the left sleeve.

A cozy and warm envelope is in every baby’s wardrobe and serves him from the first days of life, first when he is discharged from the hospital, then for walks on the street. Any mother can knit it, putting her love and care into the product and making it in her one and only style. A knitted envelope, which is perfect for a newborn being discharged from the maternity hospital, is comfortable and compact, and the soft and warm wool will protect the baby from bad weather.

Learn how to make a knitted discharge envelope for newborns

There are several models of envelopes:

• Sleeping cocoon with hood;
• Envelope with sleeves and hood, with various knitted inserts and decorative elements in the form of lace and ribbons. Does not interfere with the movement of small hands;
• Envelope blanket for walking with your child.

What all these models have in common is that the baby should fit snugly in the envelope, so you need to carefully calculate the size of the product. In the first months, children grow quickly, and the envelope will not be used for long. It is better to knit the discharge envelope in the form of a blanket with a sleeveless hood, so the baby will be warmer and more comfortable. It can be easily knitted even by novice needlewomen, you can tightly wrap a baby in it, and after the maternity hospital such a blanket can be used as a blanket at home or while walking in a stroller.

Usually for such envelopes a special lining is made from warm materials(most often made of fleece), or knitted from soft yarn with a pattern without patterns. For particularly cold climates with frosty winters, an insulating padding polyester layer is inserted between the lining and the envelope. Buttons or a zipper on the sides are used as a fastener for the blanket. The buttons will be very inconvenient and take a long time to fasten, and may interfere with the baby.

In the master class it is proposed to knit a simple model from straight-cut fabric. The color of the yarn can be chosen depending on the gender of the child and the color preferences of the parents. For knitting you will need:

• Wool yarn: 50% wool, 50% acrylic;
• Knitting needles with numbers 3-3.5 for the envelope fabric, 2.5 for the lining;
• Lining material. If it is knitted, then acrylic yarn;
• Needle and thread;
• Clasps or zippers.

The first step is to calculate the number of required loops for casting on. To do this, knit a sample of the pattern with knitting needles and yarn, which will later be used for the product. Knitting style may vary. Depending on the size of the envelope and the type of pattern, the number of loops may vary (the main thing is that the entire pattern fits).

For a knitted discharge envelope for a newborn baby, the width should be about 40 cm (if the product has buttons as a fastener, then 4 cm on each side should be subtracted by the width of the flaps). The length will be about 125 cm: 25 cm is the hood, the remaining 100 cm is the envelope.

This master class presents a model associated with a braid pattern. It is made as an example, the pattern can be absolutely anything you like.

1. The first step is to knit 4 cm in garter stitch for the finishing strip, which will frame the envelope in the area of ​​the child's chest.
2. You can also tie it with a simple 1 by 1 elastic band.
3. We continue to knit with our favorite pattern of the required length, then close the loops, starting from the second edge. The envelope can be made without a strip, in which case the edge will go into the hood.
4. Further, depending on the type of fastener, knitting has several options. The zipper does not require a placket and the fabric will immediately be knitted to the full width. If buttons are selected as a fastener, then we select loops from the sides of the winter envelope and decorate 4 cm with garter stitch or elastic.
5. The loops must be closed and removed so that the ends of the threads are not visible. To obtain a hood, the upper side of the product is folded in half and sewn together.

1. The lining can be knitted from yarn of the same color, but the thickness of the thread should be thinner. The size of the lining will be smaller than the main fabric. We finish the work with the same garter stitch or elastic band.
2. We insert an insulating layer between the lining and the newborn envelope and sew everything together. We leave the top bar untouched; the knitting will need to be turned out through it.
3. We sew a zipper between the lining and the front side of the envelope. We sew the buttons to the envelope at an equal distance from each other.
4. Carefully connect the lining to the strip and carefully steam the finished envelope.

If desired, the hood can be decorated with a tassel. It’s simple to make: for the cord, fold the thread 4 times, about 8 cm long. The tassel is sewn to the hood in front of the lining.

Video lessons on the topic of the article

Several video tutorials on how to knit an envelope for discharge, for a more visual example.

Waiting for the birth of a baby is a wonderful time when future mom preparing dowry for the baby's discharge. Of course, you can purchase a ready-made envelope for a newborn from the many options offered. And needlewomen can knit an original envelope for a newborn with their own hands for the winter and off-season. Even a beginning knitter can handle many of the patterns.

Children's envelope for winter walks in MK photo

When knitting an envelope for a baby, we will use the following abbreviations:

1. Row – R.
2. Loop - P.
3. Facial loop - LP.
4. Purl - IP.
5. Yarn - Nk.

A simple knitted envelope for a baby:

This winter envelope for a newborn is simple and practical; a child can be carried in it for up to 6 months.

To knit a beautiful envelope, we will need the following additional tools:

• delicate baby pekhorka – 3 skeins;
• light yarn for framing – 20 g;
• children's buttons – 10 pcs.;
• standard knitting needles of suitable thickness.

General progress of work. A children's envelope is made like this: knitting begins with a narrow part for the legs, gradually expanding upward.

A simple pattern of horizontal stripes is knitted in the following accessible way: 2 R 1IP, 4LP, 4IP, 6LP. A similar patterned composition is repeated 4 times.

Knitting the front part. For a small winter envelope we collect 25P. 1R –LP, 2R –IP. In persons P needs to be added 3 P on each side. Next, add 2P 4 times. In each 4 P we make 1 P increments on each side of the envelope. At 32 R the additions end and the pattern begins with horizontal stripes. We knit a soft envelope for the baby right up to 48 R, here you need to make a reduction of 6 R on each side. Now we make a pattern of horizontal stripes, in general, there should be 4 pairs of similar stripes. In each 4 R we make decreases by 1 P. In faces. P needs to be reduced 14 times by 1P. We close the remaining loops and knit the strip for the small envelope separately:

Performing the back. The small back for the envelope is made in a similar way, only here we do not reduce the fasteners.

Sleeves. We cast on 30 P, knit 6 P as usual shawl pattern. We perform another 8 R with the front stitch, begin to make increases of 1 P on both sides 4 times in each 4 R. From 24 R we make decreases of 1 P on each side in the faces. R. When there are 30P left on the knitting needle, we begin to cut the loops in the faces. and in the back. R. We knit this way until 4 P remain on the knitting needles, close the sleeve. We perform the second sleeve in a similar way.

We make the straps for the fasteners for our winter envelope separately. For such an envelope you will need 4 strips, 2 with holes for buttons, 2 simple strips. We cast on 7 P and knit 36 ​​cm of the back strap. The length of the front panels is 32 cm; we make holes for buttons on them. Leave buttonholes 2cm apart.

Hood. We cast on 17 P, perform knit 4, then knit vertical stripes. In each 7 P we perform 1 P additions on the left side. We do 6 R with facial ones without changes. Next, add 5 P on the left side. We knit 4 rows in vertical stripes, then we make the second part of the hood in a mirror manner.

We knit a placket on the hood of the envelope, casting loops along the edge of the product. 6 R is a regular garter stitch, 4 R is all LP. We sew together all the parts of the warm envelope and thoroughly steam it in its finished form.

In addition to comfortable envelopes for babies, you can knit an original baby blanket for a newborn that will warm him in cool weather. Do not overload a warm blanket with thick decorative elements, as they can put pressure on the baby’s delicate skin.

Video: Knitting a warm baby envelope

Knitting a voluminous blanket for a newborn

The presented fluffy warm blanket for a newborn is knitted with regular knitting needles, and in the end it will come out very soft and impressive. The blanket is knitted easily and simply, so it is suitable for inexperienced knitters. For such children's products, the standard size is taken: 1.1 m * 1.2 m. To knit an original children's blanket with your own hands, we will need the following consumables:

• 1 skein of warm baby yarn;
• tool for circular knitting 2.5 mm.

This beautiful blanket is knitted in the following way: cast on 159P, knit the first 80 cm with stockinette stitch, close the R. Cast on 6P with stockinette stitch for the placket, the main pattern follows: 3 RS, 1 HK, 3 RS, then we knit a complete RS, after the yarn over we cast on 6 LP, 3 LP, 1 NK, 7 LP, main pattern. We close 6P, knit the LP, close 6P again. We assemble the cute blanket with a common, identical strip along the entire length. You should get such a beautiful blanket with knitting needles, as shown in the photo.

Video: Knitting a baby blanket “Varvara”

Warm blanket in the original op-art style

This knitted blanket made of squares will not only warm your baby in the harsh cold, but will also enliven the overall interior of your home:

To knit a practical children's blanket with your own hands, you need to acquire the following materials:

• 3 skeins of black baby yarn;
• 2 skeins of white children's acrylic;

Standard knitting needles 2mm, circular knitting tool 2.5mm.

General recommendations for knitting a baby blanket: knit two-color squares using regular stockinette stitch. To make it simple jacquard pattern did not stretch, it is performed using a special intarsia technique, when the threads used cross tightly with each other on the wrong side, without forming unpleasant stretch marks. We knit many identical squares, then sew one knitted square to another. When all parts of the blanket are neatly sewn, we knit a circular border using regular garter knitting.

General description of the work progress. We make square 1 for our cute blanket: cast on 26P needles with the main dark thread, knit with regular stockinette stitch according to the proposed pattern. Persons P of the diagram is read from right to left, purl. R – from left to right. To simplify the knitting process and avoid getting tangled in balls, you can use a separate ball for each colored area. Having knitted 38 R of the general pattern, we close the first square for our blanket:

We knit the second standard square: with the second finishing thread we collect 26 P along the edge of 1 knitted square. We knit the jacquard according to the pattern, changing the colors to the opposite ones. We knit a two-color blanket with knitting needles until there are 9 identical squares horizontally. Then we knit 6 more identical strips and connect them with a hidden seam. We steam the children's blanket, then make knitted edgings around the entire perimeter. To do this, we raise 172 P along one side edge. We knit 1R LP directly. Now we alternate the threads: 2P with the main thread, 2P with finishing yarn, 2P with the main thread, 1P with the finishing thread. To complete the top framing of the blanket, you need to lift 5P from the side bar and 175P from the top onto the circular tools. We knit, alternating thread tones in the same way. A simple and original blanket is ready to delight and warm your little one. Create warm bed sheets for newborns every loving mother can.

Cute baby blanket and pillowcase

Cute bedding for babies should be highly safe and should be made from hypoallergenic, soft yarn. Bed linen for babies consists of a blanket and a pillow. To make beautiful bedding for a newborn, take the following materials:

• delicate children's acrylic - 100 g each, 3 different tones;
• circular knitting tools 5 mm.

The general process of creating a baby blanket. This element of bed linen is made of 3 types of yarn of different tones, combined with each other. We cast on 211P with 1 thread, knit 1P – LP. Then we knit 2P LP with 2 threads. We knit 2P with thread No. 3. We perform 3P in a row with 1 thread. On 3 R we knit the original pattern: 1 LP, 2 LP together, 6 LP, 1 NK, 1 LP, NK, 6 LP, 2 LP together, 2 LP together, repeat up to 16 LP, then 6 LP, NK, 1 LP, NK, 6 LP, decrease to the left, 1 LP.

In odd rows we knit IP.

10R: 1 LP, 2 LP together, 5 LP, Nk, 3 LP, NK, 5 LP, double decrease, last 16P – 5 LP, NK, 3 LP, NK, 5 LP, decrease to the left, 1 LP.

12R: 1 LP, 2 LP together, *4 LP, NK, 1 LP, NK, double decrease, single NK, 1 LP, NK, 4 LP*, double decrease to the left, repeat the pattern between* until the last 16P, we knit them according to the pattern.

14R: 1 RL, 2 RL together, * 3 RL, single yarn over, 7 RL, yo, 3 RL, double decrease to the left, repeat the pattern from * to the end, the last 16 P – 3 RL, yo, 7 RL, yo, 3 RL, decrease to the left, 1 RL.

16 R: 1 LP, 2 LP together, 2 LP, yarn over, 2 LP, yo, 16 P at the end we do the same, make one decrease to the left, 1 LP.

18R: 1 LP, 2 LP together, 1 LP, yo, 11 LP, yo, 1 LP, single decrease to the left, 1 LP.

20R: 1 LP, 2 LP together, 4 times.

The subsequent R are 3 R we knit the LP, alternating the threads of each R. then we repeat the main pattern.

As a result, you should get this kind of bed linen for a tiny baby. To knit a pillowcase onto a pillow, calculate the number of cast-on stitches needed on the base of the knitted blanket, make the pillowcase of the required height, and sew the sides.

Video: Knitting a blanket for a baby

We knit a comfortable sleeping bag

This adorable baby carrier is perfect for sleeping because it's super soft and won't be too tight for your little one. The maximum width of such an envelope is 40 cm. To knit such an envelope we will need:

• standard knitting needles 4mm;
• circular knitting tool 4mm;
• children's delicate yarn - 4 skeins;
• for the placket, small buttons - 16 pcs.;
• simple knitting markers.

The process of knitting an envelope. The sleeping envelope is knitted using two easy-to-make patterns. The first pattern - this is a beautiful honeycomb - is performed as follows:

• 1-3Р – all drugs;
• 2P: 1LP, slip 1P, 1 yarn over, 1LP;
• 4R: 2 LP, slip 1P, yarn over, 1 LP.

We repeat knitting first.

Beautiful children's butterfly pattern: 1-3R - all LP. 2 Р and even Р – all IP.

5R: 2 LP, 2 LP we knit without moving them from the left knitting needle: 1 LP, another 1 LP, insert the knitting needle into 2 P, then into 1 P, through the 2nd P the 1st P is knitted, after that the 1st P is knitted through the LP.

13R: 2 LP, * 4 LP, 2 LP we knit without moving them from the left knitting needle: 1 LP, another 1 LP, insert the knitting needle into 2 P, then into 1 P, through the 2nd P the 1st P is knitted, after that the 1st P is knitted LP, knit the last 2 P as LP.

16R: all individual entrepreneurs.

Making a knitted sleeping bag. For the front part we dial 87P. We knit with the children's pattern Butterfly 16R. In the next P we perform the reduction: 21 LP, 2 LP together, 16-20 LP. We knit with the Butterfly pattern 50 cm. Close the P.

For the back of the envelope we cast on 100 stitches. We also knit with a children's pattern until we get a fabric of 50 cm. Place markers along the edges of the product. We knit the hood, inseparably from the back. We knit straight another 18 cm. Fold the knitted hood in half and close the P with the 3rd knitting needle. From persons We raise the sides 121P and knit 15P with the Honeycomb pattern. We close P completely.

To knit the strips, lift from right side to the placed marker 116 P. on the left side we still get 139 P, in the end it will turn out to be 371 P. We knit 8 P with the Honeycomb pattern. We make holes for the buttons, knit another 7 R, close the P. We sew buttons to the front panels. This beautiful baby envelope is ready to use.

Video: Knitting a beautiful envelope with knitting needles

Patterns describing how to knit envelopes for newborns

Size - from 0 to 3 months.
You will need 450 grams of yarn with a thread thickness of 150 m per 100 grams. . knitting needles No. 3 or No. 4
Description: Cast on 61 loops or 36 cm on the knitting needles and knit with the VOLUME RIBBER pattern for 8 rows or 3-4 cm. Then switch to the COUCH FEET pattern and knit 6 patterns or 11 cm.
Close the back of the hood along the middle 3 patterns.
Cast on loops along the bottom of the hood and knit a 1 x 1 3-4 cm elastic band.
Calculate the raglan line as shown in the video and knit by increasing along the raglan lines in each front row of two raglan loops. Knit to the armhole line 12 cm or 7 patterns.
Sleeves: start knitting on the front side - knit the first 10 stitches to the first raglan line and remove them on an additional knitting needle. Then knit only the sleeve, decreasing 1 loop on each side after 4-6 rows. We knit to the desired length - I have 9 patterns from the armhole or 15-16 cm. Finish the sleeve with an elastic band. We knit the second sleeve in the same way.
Bottom of the envelope: collect all the loops on one knitting needle and knit the bottom of the envelope to a length equal to the child’s height. It may be a different size for you. But I have 52 cm or 24 patterns.
Then we move on to knitting the front part - cast off 7 loops on both sides at once and then knit to the armhole. Leave 5 strip loops along the edges. On the slats you will need to make buttonholes on both sides every 16 rows.
As soon as we reach the armhole, we begin to knit decreasing loops in each front row, 1 loop on both sides and knit to the elastic line along the neckline.
Finish knitting with an elastic band.

Every woman expecting the imminent birth of a baby thinks about purchasing such a must-have accessory as an envelope for a newborn or, as it is also called, a discharge envelope.

Envelope for discharge

Purchasing such cocoon envelopes is not a problem these days. Fortunately, today dozens of manufacturers are ready to offer envelopes for babies for every taste to young mothers. With lace inserts, insulated, with and without bows... It’s simply dizzying from the abundance of envelopes from the most various materials and all the colors of the rainbow.

However, unfortunately, having purchased such an envelope for discharge, parents often use it only once: when the baby is discharged from the maternity hospital. After all, a beautiful and expensive accessory often turns out to be not very convenient, bulky, and easily soiled. And the baby just grows out of it quickly.

Knitting an envelope

At the same time, a mother or grandmother who knows how to hold knitting needles, can make a comfortable, warm, beautiful and practical knitted envelope for discharge.

Warm gray envelope for baby

If desired, it can be used not only as a cocoon, but also as a kind of sleeping bag or a blanket for the baby when he gets a little older.

Many printed publications, not to mention the vastness of the World Wide Web, are today filled with ideas on how to knit cocoons and patterns for knitting envelopes for newborns. Our site is no exception and here you can easily find many ideas for yourself on how to knit envelopes for newborns with knitting needles detailed descriptions and diagrams.

Learning methods

In this article we will introduce you to just some of the ideas. In addition, we will tell you how, if you wish, you can quickly knit a simple, but beautiful and practical envelope for your baby.

Easy way

For the most simple option An envelope knitted with knitting needles doesn’t even need a pattern. It can be knitted in the form of a square either with a simple straight fabric or by starting from a corner and adding and then decreasing loops in each row. Such a square envelope will eventually turn into a blanket for your baby. If desired, it can be easily increased. In this case, the envelope using the second method will be original in that the pattern, even a simple scarf, will lie diagonally on it.

The only point that is of particular importance for products made in this way is that loops must be added on both sides in each row. Without this, you will end up with a rectangle rather than a square. Plus, an envelope tied in this way cannot be dried on a line, otherwise it will stretch and lose its shape after just two or three washes.

A knitted envelope for a newborn of this type can be further decorated by beautifully decorating the corner of the hood with embroidery or lace.

Envelope - cocoon

It will not be difficult to knit a cocoon envelope. You need to knit a straight fabric with knitting needles, the length of which will be sufficient to place the baby on it and cover it from above. When such a fabric is ready, you can tie or sew on the hood, and on the sides - add 2-3 centimeters with a 1x1 elastic band and decorate the closure with buttons.

Cocoons are distinguished by the fact that they are knitted without sleeves and often straight. Later, when the child grows up, you can dissolve side seams and use such a cocoon as a blanket.

Envelope with zipper

An envelope with a zipper and sleeves is more complex to make, but not as much as it seems to many beginning knitters.

For an example of its implementation, you will need knitting needles No. 3.5 and yarn (preferably acrylic). The yarn label should indicate what diameter knitting needles are suitable for the job. At the same time, since a children's envelope is a rather voluminous product, it would be best to take it for work circular knitting needles. Knitting density: 20 loops per 10 cm.

You need to cast on 64 stitches on the knitting needles, knit the first 4 rows of work with regular garter stitch. Make 4 buttonholes on rows 5 and 6. To do this, in the 5th row, cast off 3 loops 4 times through identical segments. You can also make a clasp of 5 or 3 buttons. In the next row, instead of closed loops, you will need to cast on 3 loops. Next, continue knitting garter stitch for another 42 rows. This will be approximately 11 cm of canvas.

You need to continue knitting with “rice” knitting. After 42 cm from the place where the garter stitch ended, cast off 8 loops on both sides of the work to create armholes. Continue knitting straight for about 12 cm. When the total length of the back of the envelope is 65 cm, all the loops can be cast off. The back is ready.

For the right shelf of the front of the product, you need to cast on 32 loops on the knitting needles and knit a straight fabric 42 cm long with “rice” knitting. Then, on the left, close 8 loops for the armhole. Then knit straight 6 cm. At a distance of 48 cm from the bottom of the front on the right side, bind off 8 loops for the neckline. Next, in every 2nd row, bind off 3 loops 1 time, 2 times 2 loops, 1 time 1 loop, at a height of 54 cm from the bottom of the shelf, close all remaining loops.

The left part of the front is knitted in exactly the same way only in a mirror image.

Both sleeves of the envelope are knitted the same way. Before performing them, you should first connect the shoulder seams. This can be done with a needle or crochet. After this, cast on 52 loops from the edge of the armholes and knit with “rice” knitting, decreasing one loop on both sides in every 4th row. You should finish knitting at a height of approximately 20 cm from the armhole. By this time, you will have 36 stitches left on your knitting needles that need to be cast off.

Knitting a hood

In order to knit a hood, the easiest way is to cast on 90 loops on the knitting needles. Knit a straight fabric 17 cm high with “rice” knitting, and then bind off all the loops. The second method of knitting a hood is not much different from the first. From the neck of the envelope, cast on the same number of stitches as for the hood, which is knitted separately. Knit straight the same 17 cm, close the loops, and then sew or crochet the corner of the hood.

The second method of knitting a hood is more labor-intensive due to the fact that almost the entire product will hang on the knitting needles at this time. However, in this case, there is no seam between the hood and the neck of the envelope, which is more acceptable for children's items.

Product assembly

Sew the sleeve seams and join the side seams of the envelope. You can do this using a crochet hook. If you knitted the hood separately, carefully sew it to the edge of the neckline. To make the product look neat, you can crochet the edges of the shelves and hood. After this, sew a detachable zipper into the envelope and sew 4 buttons opposite the buttonholes knitted in the back.

About the two options described in this article, only one more thing can be added: both of these methods of knitting, both cocoon and envelope, are quite applicable for the use of double-sided knitting. This method allows you to get not just a beautiful accessory, but a fairly warm envelope that will greatly help your baby out in the cold season. Of course, relief patterns on the outside of the envelope are unlikely to be available when knitting on both sides. But by using two threads of different colors or shades, it is quite possible to knit a simple jacquard pattern on the cocoon of your miracle.

As for the more complex options for envelopes and cocoons for newborns, it is impossible to list them in one short article. You just need to look for job descriptions with diagrams on our website.