Hooded Baby Wrap ~ Free Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

http://www.lionbrand.com/ has hundreds of free patterns. This little baby wrap is only one of many that would be welcomed at many children's charities. Here is the pattern, which you can find in full at http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/70090A.html?noImages.

Hooded Baby Wrap

GAUGE: 12 stitches = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter stitch (knit every row). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

BLANKET Blanket is knit diagonally. Beginning at one corner, stitches are increased, then decreased to make opposite corner. Wrapping the yarn over the needle creates a decorative edge on the Blanket.

Cast on 3 stitches.Row 1: Knit 2, yarn over needle (wrap yarn counter-clockwise around needle, making a loop on right hand needle), knit to end of row.Repeat Row 1 until piece measures 20 in. (51 cm) along one side.Next Row: Knit 2, yarn over needle, knit next 2 stitches together twice, knit to end of row.Repeat last row until 3 stitches remain.Bind off.

HOOD Cast on 3 stitches and work same as Wrap until straight edge of Hood measures about 10 in. (25.5 cm). Knit 2 more rows, then bind off.

FINISHING Sew Hood to one corner of Blanket. Weave in ends.

Reprinted from the Lion Brand website.