{"id":3474,"date":"2023-01-30T16:26:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T22:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrivevets.org\/?p=3474"},"modified":"2023-01-30T16:26:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T22:26:58","slug":"red-heart-comfy-cocoon-and-cap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thrivevets.org\/index.php\/2023\/01\/30\/red-heart-comfy-cocoon-and-cap\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Heart Comfy Cocoon and Cap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! Sometimes we have\u00a0expectant mothers at Stand Downs and\/or some of the veterans that we serve already have infants in their care. It is part of T.H.R.I.V.E. Association\u2019s\u00a0mission to provide not just for the veteran that needs our warm, hand-crafted goods, but also for their dependents. That being said, we have an upcoming Stand Down that will need goods for infants. During one of our last in-person knitting groups, we got a few requests from our wonderful crafters for a knit pattern for a baby bunting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we\u2019re reposting one of our favorite baby patterns 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.\u00a0<\/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 and produces an absolutely lovely set for baby. When we first knitted this beautiful baby cocoon and cap, the project felt like it finished as soon as we started! 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

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  1. As we have said before, 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, and we need the parent\/guardian to be able to get the infant in and out with ease. We found that using a combination of the long tail cast on\u00a0for the knit stitches and\u00a0the reverse long tail cast on for the purl stitches provides the best results. This combination cast on is very stretchy and almost (if not fully) invisible, which gives the garment a very professional look overall.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Always swatch! We cannot emphasize the importance of this step enough. Gauge is very <\/strong>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. Remember, don\u2019t change yourself, change your tools to obtain gauge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Disclaimer: T.H.R.I.V.E. Association is not endorsed by the Walt Disney company. The Disney toys and comforter in the photograph were borrowed from our Chief Officer\u2019s little ones. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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