We knit an envelope for a newborn: a diagram with a description

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:46

The birth of a child is a great event not only for young parents, but also for all their friends and acquaintances. If young mom and dad are busy only with their baby, then relatives need to choose a gift for the first meeting with the baby.

When looking for something worthwhile, opt for something simple and functional. A knitted envelope is perfect for a gift. The scheme can be absolutely anything, the main thing is that it be warm and soft, pleasant to the delicate skin of the child.

Purple envelope

In order to properly tie such a warm accessory, a newborn envelope must be drawn up. For calculations, you need to know the height of the baby or make a calculation with a margin. If the envelope is a little larger, it's not scary at all. In such an envelope, it will be possible to put a warm jumpsuit or suit on the baby.

Length calculation

Most babies are born with a height of 52-56 cm. Assuming that the height is 56 cm, you need to add half the height to this parameter. Total: 56 + 56 + (56/2)=140 cm. This is done so that the envelope covers the back of the child well. Now the height of the hood is calculated. To do this, take the total length of the bodychild, this is 56 cm. The total length of the envelope blank: 140 + 56 \u003d 196 cm. Let the initially large figure not scare the needlewomen. Folded in half due to seams and body-fitting, the envelope will fit the child.

Scheme Description

The pattern for knitting an envelope is simple and understandable even for beginners.

Knitting an envelope starts from the bottom. The first 3 cm of the fabric are knitted in garter stitch: a row of facial loops in the wrong row - again a row of facial loops. So - until the required height is reached.

When 3cm is worked, work as follows: 10 garter sts, then 1 x 1 English Rib (knit/purl, repeat to end of row). The last 10 stitches, not counting the hem stitch, are also worked in garter stitch.

In the purl row, knitting goes as the loops look. Where there was garter stitch, garter stitch continues.

5 cm of fabric is knitted in this pattern. Then 3 cm is knitted with a garter. Then the pattern is repeated: 10 garter stitches, English rib, 10 garter stitches, hem.

Knit like this until the length of the envelope reaches 137 cm. The last 3 cm are knitted in garter stitch.

Now start knitting the hood into an envelope. The scheme can be continued from the main fabric, or you can make it simple and easy - knit the entire length with a garter stitch.

It is desirable to tie the last 3 cm with an elastic band 1 x 1 (front / back). Then the envelope will cover the head well.

Product assembly

The considered scheme of a knitted envelope for a newborn does not involve assembling a largethe number of parts. The resulting fabric is turned inside out and with a knitted seam (the needle is inserted into each loop of the edge, without gaps), first the right and then the left halves of the envelope are sewn together to a height of 130 cm. A small area remains, which is located between the hood and the pocket of the envelope. This part is necessary so that the hood "sits" well on the baby's head and can cover him even in a warm hat. To form the hood, the upper part of the canvas must be folded. To do this, the right and left corners are lowered down, forming a triangle. The sides are sewn with the same knit stitch.

The received bag is turned inside out. For decoration, large multi-colored buttons are sewn on the sides. It is desirable that they be bright. You can choose any material - plastic or wood, leather or knitted buttons. Using circular knitting needles of large length, the edge can be tied with a 1 x 1 elastic band. For this, the hem edge is used as a type-setting, the knitting needle is inserted into the gap between the loops of the closed row and displayed on the front side, as in normal knitting. It is recommended to tie the edge only when it does not interfere with the pattern. If the pattern used is voluminous and focuses attention on itself, then it is better not to do the strapping.

Envelope "spikelets"

An interesting envelope turns out, the knitting pattern consists of a spikelet pattern. Outwardly, the pattern is very reminiscent of pigtails or spikelets of wheat. The pattern is voluminous, dense, great for a warm envelope for the cold season.

Pattern description

Rapport is 22 x 40 (22loops for 40 rows). The elements are repeated in a checkerboard pattern. The pattern is complex only visually, in practice it is easy to tie an envelope, the scheme of which is explained in detail.

The diagram shows only the front rows. All purl rows are knitted according to the pattern. The loops that are marked with black dots are always purl, both in the front and in the back row.

The braids are formed by crossed loops.

The calculation of the loops must take into account that one block of the pattern is equal to 22 loops + 2 edge.

1 (this is how rows 7, 13 and 19 fit):2 out. loops, 2 persons. loops, 3 out. loops, intercept from four persons. tilted to the right, intercept from four persons. with a slope to the left, 3 out. loops, 2 persons. loops, 2 out. loops. Repeat to end of row.

2, as well as all even ones:4 out. loops, 3 persons. loops, 8 purl loops, 3 persons. loops, 4 out. loops. Repeat until the end.

3 (5 and 9, 11 and 15, 17 rows fit like this):2 out. loops, 2 persons. loops, 3 out. loops, 8 persons. loops, 3 out. loops, 2 persons. loops, 2 out. loops. Repeat until the end.

21 (27, 33 and 39 rows fit like this):intercept from four persons. with a slope to the left, 3 out. loops, 2 persons. loops, 4 out. loops, 2 persons. loops, 3 out. loops, intercept from four persons. tilted to the right. Repeat to end of row.

23 (this is how rows 25 and 29, 31, 35 and 37 fit):4 persons. loops, 3 out. loops, 2 persons. loops, 4 out. loops, 2 persons. loops, 3 out. loops, 4 persons. loops.

Symbols

Tocorrectly read the patterns of knitting an envelope, you need to understand the conventions. On the diagram:

• empty square - the loops are knitted according to the pattern (front in the front, purl - in the purl);
• empty square with an empty exact inside - knit opposite to how the loops look (purl in the front row, front in the wrong side);
• empty square with a full (black) exact inside - the loop is always purl;
• arrow through 4 squares shows from left to right - intercept from 4 facial ones with a slope to the right with a slope to the right. 1 and 2 loops are removed at the same time on an additional knitting needle, leaving it to work. Knitted first 3 and 4 loops, only then loops from an additional knitting needle;
• arrow through 4 squares shows from right to left - they intercept from 4 facial ones with a tilt to the left. 1 and 2 loops are removed before work, 3 and 4 are knitted, then loops from an additional knitting needle.

Envelope assembly

The envelope is sewn on the sides, then, as in the variant above, the hood is sewn. The envelope turns out. To decorate the envelope, you can tie a tassel and sew it to the hood.

Envelope insulation

To make a warm envelope with knitting needles, patterns are used only for knitting the outer part of the envelope. For interior decoration, it is better to use a simple front surface or garter stitch. You can also sew a warm fleece lining. To do this, a rectangle is cut out of the fleece in the same dimensions as the envelope itself was knitted. The lining is sewn, turned inside out and hand-sewn to the knitshell.

Envelope for beginners

To knit the simplest envelope without a hood, you will need soft wool blend yarn, circular knitting needles, a piece of fleece.

First, a pattern is made. A fleece lining is cut out according to the pattern.

1 x 1 English Rib (knit 1 alternating with purl 1) knit the entire fabric.

In order to know the length and width of the canvas, you need to know the child's height and head circumference. 20 cm is added to these parameters. In total, a long envelope is knitted, the pattern of which does not require special knitting skills.

You can also use garter stitch for knitting. In this case, all rows are knitted with one purl loops. Assembly is carried out in a standard way - if there is a hood, then it is formed from the upper corner, if there is no hood, then the side parts are sewn together and a small lining remains under the child's head.

The finished fabric is sewn together with the lining. To do this, the lining is first stitched to the knitted cover, then it is sewn from the wrong side using a sewing machine. The envelope is turned inside out and trimmed with lace or braid. The band is measured according to the length of the perimeter of the envelope + the front bar. You can sew by hand, or you can crochet.

When knitting an envelope for newborns, it is necessary to get acquainted with the description and diagrams at the very first stages. An important point in the work is the right choice of yarn. The skin of a small child is very delicate, so it is necessary to choose those threads that do not cause allergies, will not prick and fluff. Thread with angora or a high content of wool is also not suitable for knitting an envelope for a child - fluffy villi will interfere with the child.