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Capturing the innocence and beauty of newborns through photography is an art form cherished by many. It’s not just about clicking pictures; it’s about encapsulating fleeting moments, creating memories that last a lifetime. One crucial element in newborn photography is the wrap. A wrap serves not only as a prop but also as a vessel to cradle the newborn, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the photograph all while keeping baby modest and covering all the bits that shouldn’t be seen.
With Wraps Galore, You can make your own high-quality wraps for newborn photography. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our latest collection featuring five exquisite wrap patterns, all available for free! Whether you’re a seasoned newborn photographer or just starting your journey, these wraps are bound to elevate your photography game.
- Basic Mohair Baby Wrap: Soft and ethereal, the Dreamy Clouds wrap pattern evokes a sense of tranquility and serenity. With its simplicity, this wrap is perfect for capturing those angelic moments of newborn slumber.
- Butterflies and Caterpillars Wrap: For a touch of timeless elegance, look no further than our Butterflies and Caterpillars wrap pattern. Inspired by the charm of bygone eras, this pattern adds a hint of sophistication to your newborn photography sessions. The intricate design lends a classic allure to every shot.
- Cable Mohair Baby Wrap: Embrace the beauty of cables with our Cable Mohair wrap pattern. Featuring a basic 6 stitch cable, this wrap brings a rustic yet whimsical vibe to your photoshoots. It’s ideal for boy or girl sessions or for adding a touch of texture to your studio setup.
- Diagonal Eyelet Wrap: Soft diagonal lace travels delicately in our Diagonal Eyelet wrap pattern, creating a dreamy backdrop for your newborn portraits. This versatile pattern complements a variety of themes and styles, making it a must-have in every photographer’s toolkit.
- Queen Bee Wrap: Make a statement with our Queen Bee Wrap pattern. textured and eye-catching, this pattern adds a pop and personality to your photographs. Whether you’re going for a playful vibe or a a sweet softness, these layers are sure to command attention.
The mohair yarn used in our wraps at Wraps Galore is a testament to our commitment to quality and comfort. Mohair, known for its luxurious softness and durability, adds a touch of elegance to each wrap, ensuring that every newborn feels cocooned in gentle luxury during their photoshoot. Renowned for its fluffiness and variety of colors nature, mohair yarn is not only gentle on delicate newborn skin but also provides warmth and comfort without compromising on breathability. Our carefully selected mohair yarn, KnitPicks Aloft, come in a range of beautiful colors, allowing photographers to customize their wraps to suit any aesthetic or theme. You can purchase the yarn for this project here.
But wait, there’s more! Not only are these wrap patterns visually stunning, but they’re also incredibly easy to use. Designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind, our wraps are made from soft, fluffy mohair that ensures comfort for the newborn while allowing for effortless wrapping and posing.
We believe that every photographer should have access to high-quality props without breaking the bank. That’s why we’re offering these five newborn photography wrap patterns completely free of charge. Simply scroll down to start using the free patterns from our website, and you’re ready to start capturing magical moments with ease.
So whether you’re a professional photographer looking to expand your collection of props or a proud parent eager to document your newborn’s early days, Wraps Galore has you covered. With our free wrap patterns, you can add a touch of beauty and charm to every photograph, creating memories that will be treasured for years to come. Happy knitting!
Continue scrolling down. The entirety of all 5 patterns are below.
Basic Mohair Baby Wrap Pattern
Materials: 1-2 skein of lace weight (size 0) mohair yarn (I used knitpicks aloft), size 10 (6mm) needles
Gauge: appx 2.75sts/in – gauge is not very important since it is worked with a lot of negative ease (very stretchy!)
Approximate finished size: 12insx30-60ins (length is dependant on personal preference)
Cast on 42 using the backward loop cast on (also called the E cast on) or your favorite stretchy cast on.
Work in stockinette st for 30-60ins always slipping the first st of every row purlwise.
Bind off using either the lace bind off, sewn bind off or your favorite stretchy bind off.
Butterflies and Caterpillars Wrap Pattern
Materials: 1-2 skein of lace weight (size 0) mohair yarn (I used knitpicks aloft), size 10 (6mm) needles
Gauge: appx 2.5sts/in – gauge is not very important since it is worked with a lot of negative ease (very stretchy!)
Approximate finished size: 12insx30-60ins (length is dependant on personal preference)
Abbreviations
K – knit P – purl
YO – yarn over Sl – slip stitch
psso – pass slipped stitch over yb – yarn back
yf – yarn forward
Cast on 41 using the backward loop cast on (also called the E cast on) or your favorite stretchy cast on. Always slip the first st purlwise so your edges are neat and tidy. This is important since most wraps have the edges in focus in professional photos.
Row 1,3,5 – knit across
Rows 2,4,6 -sl st [(p1, yb, sl 3st, yf, p1, yb, sl3, yf, p1) 1 dropped stitch*] repeat [to] 2 more times then repeat (to) once, k last st
Row 7 – sl st [(k2, pick up and knit the yarn back slipped sts together with the next st, k3, pick up and knit the yarn back slipped sts together with the next st, k2) 1 dropped st] repeat [to] 2 more times and then (to) once, k last st
Rows 8,10,12 – sl st [(p3, yb, sl3, yf, p3) 1 dropped stitch] repeat [to] 2 times more then (to) once, k last st
Rows 9, 11 – knit across
Row13 – sl st [(k4, pick up and knit the yarn back slipped sts together with the next st, k4) 1 dropped st] repeat [to] 2 times more and them (to) once, k last st
Repeat 2-13 until 30-60ins or desired length.
*To make a dropped stitch you will drop the stitch off of your needle before you work it and tug slightly to straighten it. Then you will knit into the dropped yarn strand to keep the continuity of the dropped stitch width throughout.
Cable Mohair Baby Wrap
Materials: 1-2 skein of lace weight (size 0) mohair yarn (I used knitpicks aloft), size 10.5 (6.5mm) needles
Gauge: appx 3sts/in – gauge is not very important since it is worked with a lot of negative ease (very stretchy!)
Approximate finished size: 12insx30-60ins (length is dependant on personal preference)
Special Stitches:
CB6 – place 3sts on a cable needle and hold in back of your work. Knit the next 3sts. Now knit the 3sts on your cable needle.
Cast on 54 using the backward loop cast on (also called the E cast on) or your favorite stretchy cast on.
Row 1 – Slip 1 purlwise, k 7 [p 1, k 6, p1, k7] repeat across to last st k1
Row 2 and all even rows – Slip 1 purlwise, p 7 [k 1, p 6, k1, p7] repeat across to last st p1
Row 3 – repeat row 1
Row 5 – Slip 1 purlwise, k 7 [p1, cb6, p1, k7] repeat across to last st k1
Row 7 – repeat row 1
Repeat rows 1-8 until you reach 30-60ins or desired length.
Bind off using either the lace bind off, sewn bind off or your favorite stretchy bind off.
Diagonal Eyelet Wrap Pattern
Materials: 1-2 skein of lace weight (size 0) mohair yarn (I used knitpicks aloft), size 10 (6mm) needles
Gauge: appx 2.75sts/in – gauge is not very important since it is worked with a lot of negative ease (very stretchy!)
Approximate finished size: 12insx30-60ins (length is dependant on personal preference)
Cast on 52sts using the backward loop cast on (also called the E cast on) or your favorite stretchy cast on.
Row 1 – slip first st purlwise, (k3, k2tog, yo) repeat to the last st, k1
Row 2 – slip first st purlwise, purl across
Row 3 – slip first st purlwise, ( k2, k2tog, yo, k1) repeat to the last st, k1
Row 4 – slip first st purlwise, purl across
Row 5 – slip first st purlwise, (k1 k2tog, yo, k2) repeat to the last st, k1
Row 6 – slip first st purlwise, purl across
Row 7 – slip first st purlwise, (k2tog, yo, k3) repeat to the last st, k1
Row 8 – slip first st purlwise, purl across
Row 9 – slip first st purlwise, k1 (k3, k2tog, yo) repeat to last 5 sts, k5
Row 10 – slip first st purlwise, purl across, when you get to the last 2 sts you may need to reposition the first yo from the row before since it may wrap over the last st
Repeat rows 1-10 until your work is appx 30-60ins long.
Bind off using either the lace bind, sewn bind off or your favorite stretchy bind off.
Queen Bee Wrap Pattern
Materials: Materials: 1-2 skein of lace weight (size 0) mohair yarn (I used knitpicks aloft), size 10 (6mm) needles
Gauge: appx 2.5sts/in – gauge is not very important since it is worked with a lot of negative ease (very stretchy!)
Approximate finished size: 12insx30-60ins (length is dependant on personal preference)
Cast on 49sts using the backward loop cast on (also called the E cast on) or your favorite stretchy cast on.
~Slip the first st of every row purlwise.~
Row 1 (WS) – Purl across
Row 2 – k1, *sl 3sts with yarn in front of work, bring yarn back k1; rep from * across
Row 3 – Purl across
Row 4 – k1, *sl 3sts with yarn in front of work, bring yarn back k1; rep from * across
Row 5 – Purl across
Row 6 – k2, *insert needle under all the slipped stitch strands below and knit the next st bringing the strands over and off the right needle, k3; rep from *, end last rep k2
Row 7 – Purl across
Row 8 – k3, *sl 3sts with yarn in front of work, bring yarn back and k1; rep from *, end k2
Row 9 – Purl across
Row 10 – k3, *sl 3sts with yarn in front of work, bring yarn back and k1; rep from *, end k2
Row 11 – purl across
Row 12 – k4, *insert needle under all the slipped stitch strands below and knit the next st bringing the strands over and off the right needle, k3; rep from *, end k1
Repeat rows 1-12 until your work measures appx 30-60ins.
Bind off using either the lace bind, sewn bind off or your favorite stretchy bind off.
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