The Honeycomb Snuggle Set: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Textured Baby Bottle Cozy and Bib

Wrap Your Little One in Texture: The Honeycomb Snuggle Set

There's something truly special about creating handmade items for a baby—each stitch is a little hug. The Honeycomb Snuggle Set is a modern, textured duo that combines a practical bottle cozy with a generously sized bib, both worked in a beautiful honeycomb stitch. This pattern is perfect for knitters looking to add a touch of tactile warmth to baby essentials. The soft sage green and cream color palette makes it gender-neutral and effortlessly stylish. Let's get started on this cozy, modern set!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. Using the exact materials will help you achieve the gauge and look shown in the photos.

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or cotton blend yarn (approx. 150 yards total for the set). Shown in: Main Color (MC) - Soft Sage Green, Contrast Color (CC) - Cream
• Needles: US Size 6 (4.0 mm) knitting needles (or size to obtain gauge)
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Honeycomb Stitch pattern, after blocking
• Other: Stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving ends, scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

Important Notes: The Honeycomb Stitch is worked over a multiple of 4 stitches + 2. The pattern is written for the smallest size (newborn to 3 months), with larger sizes in parentheses. Always check your gauge before starting.

Bottle Cozy

Bottom (worked flat)

1. With MC, cast on 22 (26, 30) stitches.
2. Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
3. Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
4. Row 3: K1, *k2tog, yo, k2*; repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
5. Row 4: Purl all stitches.
6. Repeat Rows 1-4 until piece measures 3 (3.5, 4) inches from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row. Bind off loosely.

Sides (worked in the round)

1. With RS facing, using CC, pick up and knit 1 stitch for each row along the long edge of the bottom piece. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beginning of round.
2. Round 1: Knit all stitches.
3. Round 2: Purl all stitches.
4. Round 3: *K2tog, yo, k2*; repeat around.
5. Round 4: Knit all stitches.
6. Repeat Rounds 1-4 until cozy measures 4 (4.5, 5) inches from pick-up round. Bind off loosely in pattern.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Block lightly to shape, gently pressing the honeycomb texture to open up.

Bib

Main Body (worked flat)

1. With MC, cast on 40 (44, 48) stitches.
2. Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
3. Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
4. Row 3: K2, *k2tog, yo, k2*; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
5. Row 4: Purl all stitches.
6. Repeat Rows 1-4 until piece measures 5 (5.5, 6) inches from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

Neck Shaping

1. Next Row (RS): K10 (11, 12), bind off 20 (22, 24) stitches, k10 (11, 12). You will now have two separate sections for the shoulders.
2. Work left shoulder first:
   • Row 1 (WS): Purl all stitches.
   • Row 2 (RS): K1, k2tog, work in pattern to end. (9, 10, 11 stitches remain)
   • Repeat these 2 rows until 6 (7, 8) stitches remain. Bind off.
3. Rejoin yarn to right shoulder and work to match the left shoulder.

Edging

1. With RS facing, using CC, pick up and knit stitches evenly around the entire bib (including the neck edge).
2. Knit 1 round (or row if working flat). Bind off loosely.

Ties

1. With CC, cast on 3 stitches.
2. Work I-cord for 6 inches: *Knit 3, slide stitches to other end of needle, pull yarn tight*; repeat from * until desired length.
3. Bind off. Make two ties total.
4. Sew one tie to each side of the neck edge.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Block lightly to shape, pressing the honeycomb texture gently.

Your Honeycomb Snuggle Set is now complete! The textured stitch and soft cotton yarn make this a practical and beautiful gift for any new arrival. Enjoy the cozy, modern look and the satisfaction of handmade love.