Crochet cradle made of knitted yarn

No one can be more tender, sweeter and more precious than a small child. That is why all mothers and fathers so want everything that surrounds their child to be gentle, careful and, of course, beautiful. For little ones there are very comfortable cradles in which the child will feel comfortable and sleep better. Learn more about which yarn is best to use and how to create such beauty with your own hands.

Choosing knitting yarn and hook for a baby's cradle

Besides that The cradle should not cause allergies; it should be soft and strong at the same time. So that it can be processed at high temperatures in a machine.

Knitted yarn meets all these qualities. But for this product you should choose the thickest thread among existing knitted fabrics. As for the hook, you should choose the thickness of the thread. The shape and model of the hook itself will only be the master’s preference.

How to crochet a cradle for a newborn baby?

To create a cradle for a baby it is better to choose a thick thread of ribbon yarn that is free from defects, since the thing should turn out to be very durable. Some models offer knitting with double thread to increase strength.

Advice! As for color, most doctors advise (especially neurologists) not to use too bright threads.

The child will still have time to see bright colors, but while vision is not yet formed and the nervous system is labile, you should not use bright colors. We offer a description of the cradle model with bows and tassels made of soft pink knitted yarn in combination with white.

To work you will need:

• knitted yarn (two colors: pink and white);
• a hook of a suitable size;
• satin ribbon;
• foam;
• beads;
• fabric for the bottom (preferably pink, maybe with a soft print or polka dots).

Measurements

It is better to plan in advance what measurements will be convenient for making the cradle. Standard sizes, or close to them, 80 by 40, are not entirely suitable for a small child; carrying a child in such a cradle is inconvenient. It turns out to be very oblong. The head end constantly outweighs and it is simply unrealistic to do this with one hand. It is better to use the length a little less, and it is better not to change the width.

It will be possible to wrap the baby better. Anyone who is afraid that the baby will grow up and will not fit into the cradle should not worry about it at all. In 3 months he will not stretch out enough to fit into it, but after he learns to roll over and lift his torso, it is dangerous to use it, he may fall.

Sample

For the correct size, you should knit a small square according to the indicated pattern. Moreover, it is not used every time by craftsmen; you can at the same time try your hand a little at creating such a pattern.Next, calculate the density of the knitting. These are two indicators in relation to elements of 10 cm vertically and horizontally. Compare the measurements and elements, and you can start making the product.

Bottom

The entire product has a bottom, sides, a small visor, handles and the inside is represented by foam rubber and a cover for foam rubber. The bottom should be made according to the given diagram. This is an oval, which must be made with simple single crochet stitches with appropriate increases.

Sides

Make the sides using a beautiful pattern that is so similar to knitting stitches. Carry it out according to the given pattern using simple single crochet stitches. But the difference is that each subsequent column will cling to the innermost part of the first column. This is a very interesting technique that even a beginner can handle after the image. First, 9 rows are done without adding pink thread. Then the white thread is put to work.

First row you should knit according to the same principles, and so that the white thread and the pink one do not have such a clear boundary, knit the next row of loops through one of the loops of the previous row. Next in the row, make handles (this means skipping 10 loops and knitting 12 air loops instead).

Second row - these will be single crochets and in place of chain stitches, perform 20 stitches simply in a common ring of chain stitches. Afterwards, reinforcement will be done using pink thread with connecting loops.

Visor

To knit the visor, you need to look again at the bottom diagram and make decreases in the same sequence that you created the increases. Only the white thread and a third of the side wall loops will be used in the work.

Harness

To decorate the hood, it is good to make a harness.First, knit single crochet stitches with elongated loops; to do this, knit each stitch in stitches 4 rows down. You will get a very dense and even edge. Then knit the shell according to the given pattern, and decorate it with connecting columns of pink thread along the edge.

Sew a bead into each base of the shell. The decoration is completed by a tassel on the handle of two elements, which are connected by air loops and a bow made of satin ribbon and a small bow of knitted thread at the top of the visor.

Soft bottom

To create a charming pillow, use foam rubber. Cut an oval along the bottom of the product and sew a pillow for it from the prepared fabric. Put on the cover and insert it into a beautiful cradle.

This is how the most beautiful, durable cradle for a child turned out. This product can be machine washed. The foam rubber cover is removed and also processed.

 

Important! Before sewing a cover on foam rubber, it is necessary to wash the prepared fabric at a high temperature so that it shrinks immediately, and not after creating the product during the first wash.

You no longer need to buy luxury cradles in the store. And it’s unlikely that you can see anything similar to such beauty in a store. Therefore, everything that the hands of a master can make is a lovely product that parents will love and will be pleasant for the baby. These beautiful models are waiting for new ideas.