Baby swaddle

The swaddle for a newborn, used to wrap the baby up until nearly the first year of life, is crocheted by alternating the height of the stitches, resulting in varying heights within the rows. The swaddle has diamond patterns on the front and is plain on the back. At the top of the swaddle, there are two woven strips that are sewn onto the triangular end of the swaddle. It is made from fine, thin cotton thread, crafted with thin yarn and a very intricate design, and it has been used.

The swaddle is part of the contents of the box labelled: This crocheted or knitted item is handmade by our late grandmother Fagioni. It was used as a baby wrap for Father when he was little in 1936.