This one has more room for the bigger babies. I am planning on knitting one without the hood and put in on a stand. When and if this work I will share some of my pictures.
Materials:
8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) but any brand works 3.25mm needles
Abbreviations:
k - knit p- purl inc - increase (used knit into front and back of same stitch) dec - decrease same as k2tog (knit 2 stitches together) st(s) - stitch(es)
Bottom
Cast on 6sts
Row 1: k
Row 2: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row
Repeat these 2 rows until 12sts on needle
Garter st 36 rows
Next row: dec 1 st at beginning and end of row
Next row: k
Repeat these 2 rows until 6sts left
Cast off
Side
Cast on 80sts
Moss st 6 rows
Knit 4 rows garter st
Cast off
Sew the side around the bottom on the outside. It will not be turned. Sew the side seam going up on the inside.
Handles
Make 2 of your choice
- Chain 18sts
- Make an i-cord of 7cm
- Cast on 18sts and cast off
Do not sew it to side yet...
Hood
Cast on 22 sts
Knit 4 rows garter stitch
Start with a p row and stst 7 rows
Next row: (k1, k2tog) repeat across, end with k1 (15sts)
Next row: p
Next row: (k1, k2tog) repeat across (10 sts)
Next row: p
Next row: (k1, k2tog) repeat across, end with k1 (7sts)
Next row: p
Next row: (k1, k2tog) repeat across, end with k1 (5sts)
Thread yarn through sts, secure and sew hood to side on one end...
Now you can sew the handles on too.
Your cradle is now finished. Bellow is some extras or bedding for the cradle. This is only for the bigger cradle
Insert for bottom (like a thin mattress)
Cast on 6sts
Row 1: k
Row 2: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row
Repeat these two rows until 12 sts on needĺe
Garter st 30 rows
Next row: dec 1 st at beginning and end of row
Next row: k
Repeat these 2 rows until 6sts on needle
Cast off
Pillow
Cast on 8sts
Stst 12 rows
Cast off
Fold in half, sew 2 sides, lightly stuff and sew closed
Cover
Cast on 8sts
Row 1: k
Row 2: inc1 st at the beginning and end of row
Repeat these 2 rows until 16sts
Garter st 20 rows
Cast off
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