{"id":2997,"date":"2021-07-16T08:34:19","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T13:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrivevets.org\/?p=2997"},"modified":"2021-07-16T08:34:19","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T13:34:19","slug":"baby-cocoon-matching-cap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thrivevets.org\/index.php\/2021\/07\/16\/baby-cocoon-matching-cap\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Cocoon & Matching Cap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Happy Friday, T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! Sometimes we see expectant mothers at Stand Downs and\/or some of the veterans that we serve already have infants in their care. We here at T.H.R.I.V.E. Association provide not just for the veteran that needs our warm hand crafted goods, but also for their dependents. That being said, we have been getting a lot of requests from our wonderful crafters for a pattern for a baby bunting pattern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s pattern comes compliments of Yarnspirations. It is the \u201cRed Heart Comfy Cocoon and Cap\u201d. To get your free copy of the pattern please follow the link below and click the \u201cDownload Free Pattern\u201d button on the right side of the screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.yarnspirations.com\/red-heart-comfy-cocoon-cap\/RHK0238-018236M.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a very simple, easy-to-follow pattern that works up very quickly. Truthfully, when we knitted this garment, it just flew by! As an added bonus, because the majority of this pattern is a one row repeat, it is perfect for \u201crelaxation knitting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tips: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. As we discussed in last week\u2019s blog post, the long tail cast on is an amazing cast on in any knitter\u2019s arsenal. However, as we really need this garment to have a lot of stretch at the cast on edge for the baby to be able to move comfortably, we found that using a combination of the long tail cast on and the reverse long tail cast on provides the best results. This combination cast on is very stretchy and almost, if not fully, invisible.  Additionally, using both the long tail and the reverse long tail  cast on gives a very professional look to the overall garment. <\/li>
  2. Always swatch! We cannot emphasize the importance of this step enough. Gauge is very important- especially here. If you are a tight knitter, consider moving up a needle size. If you are a loose knitter, move down a needle size. <\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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