The New Espresso & Vanilla

There are more new ones to come. Once my busy season slows down more I will be able to get more samples made.

This is wrap is a bit different then the last. It is loose knit instead of crochet. I sell a scarflette out of the same yarn and it does very well. The images are of the Vanilla but I am also offering an espresso. For those looking for natural colors this is the wrap for you.

The yarn is has various thicknesses throughout from thick to thin creating lots of texture. The loose knit also adds to the dimension of this wrap. I apologize for the doll baby model, but my newborns are in mid December and January!

This little wrap still has all the stretch and wrapping capabilities of the original.

Barefoot Photography and The Wrap

I just received a wonderful email from Kimberly of
Barefoot Photography. And this is what she had to say...

"I got a chance to use the wrap today, and it was better than I thought it would be. I must say when I first got it I was surprised at how small it was, but you’re right, in this case I think less is better."

Kimberly ordered the Fawn wrap (one that I haven't had the chance to play with yet) and has shared her stunning images with me to share with you. You can also see more of her work on her Blog.




I would like to take this moment to tell you again my inspiration for the wrap. I had a need for texture with my newborns and being the yarn addict I am, I turned to the thing I new best that had texture. First I tried scarves, but the cumbersome wrapping of a long skinny thing around a sleepy newborn was challenging at best. I also tried chunky textured throws, but finding way to tuck and hide all the extra bulk was also very difficult. So I decided to just make something that was just right **for some reason the 3 Bears story just popped in my head :)** so I made The Wrap for myself. It is not big, and most are surprised when they get it (as you read in Kimberly's quote). But that is the intention of The Wrap. It was designed just big enough for a newborn. To swaddle and tuck with out the length of a scarf or the bulk of a blanket/throw. It worked perfectly for me on several occasions, and now my clients request it.

Be sure to check out the photo instructions I have added to the Blog to help you visualize the wrapping techniques. If you can, find a doll and give it a try.

Love,
Marta

Current Wrap Orders

Hi everyone! I want to thank you all for ordering my Wrap. The response has been crazy and totally unexpected. If you ordered The Wrap in November and have not recieved it yet. They are all shipping on Monday November 26th. If you are in the US it will ship Priority Mail, otherwise it will ship First Class Mail. The holidays added a slight delay in the last group. My additional yarn was nearly a week late, and then shipping over this weekend was going to be crazy, so I have had to wait until Monday.

If you have not ordered The Wrap yet, and have been added to the mailing list, a new batch will be listed in December. I am trying hard to close out my Holiday Photography sessions and need to focus on that at the moment. I will send out an email as soon as more are listed.

Thank you again...you all have been so wonderful. And please send me your images and I will add them to the Blog with your site and blog linked! Look for some new images tonight.

Love,
Marta

the wrap - sample wrappings

I took a few moments this weekend to get some sample "how to wrap" images. I have several sessions this weekend so the images are not fabulous and my daughters Bitty Baby had to be my newborn. Before you get concerned that the doll is smaller than a real baby I took this into account. Bitty is 15" head to toe. An average newborn is around 17-21" uncurled. So bitty is probably larger (in length) than a curled or swaddled newborn. I also wrapped the wrap very loose with stretch room to spare for a larger newborn. The wrap may look small, but it has a lot of stretch to it. I used a bean bag and a black cloth for the back ground. White looks very good with the Fawn color.

Example 1- Lay wrap on bean bag or surface of choice with corners at top and bottom.Lightly wrap is around babies face. This will get adjusted along the way. Remember there is stretch. Once the baby is wrapped you can pull the material to make it looser around the face.

Fold one half of the wrap across

Wrap other half and tuck and adjust as needed.

Wrap example -2

Lay wrap in square to surface material. Lay baby.

Tuck and push wrap under edges of baby. Be sure to curl those little legs up for cuter look. I kep Bitty long to show that there is still room for a real baby (and she doesn't curl so good :) )

Wrap example-3

Lay wrap with points at top and bottom again.

Wrap side across and leave feet stretched out.

Tuck the hands up by face for another variation.

Wrap example - 4

Lay wrap down and fold top corner down towards middle.

Enjoy your wrap. If you have any questions concerns or new ideas please contact me. I am hear to help! Also if you would like to share your images to The Wrap Blog, send them to me via email with your information and I would be glad to post them!

Wrapping Instructions

Due to popular demand visual wrapping instructions will be coming soon. I have heard from a few people that they invisioned a pouch or baggie. My original train of thought for this started with a pouch idea. But the legistics of getting a sleeping newborn in to a baggie were too complicated. I designed the wrap (as simple as it seems) to be just the right size to wrap a newborn up without extra bulk, layers, or fabric to hid or tuck. The exact same wrap was used in the images that I have done, so I can assure you that it will work.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns about your wrap. I have enjoyed making them, and have some new ideas coming after this next batch of orders.