Every new little one needs to cuddle up and be warm. Everyone knows a happy baby is made by snuggling and swaddling in some comfy single ply merino.

Below is a pattern for a sleep sack with owlies on the top.

By Comfort Wool.

The Owlie Sleep Sack is a snug, cocoon-style knit designed to keep a newborn wrapped in warmth and texture. The piece is worked in the round from the bottom up, beginning with smooth stockinette that transitions into a band of tiny owl cables near the top. Those owls give the sleep sack its signature charm—little pops of texture that look detailed but are simple enough for an intermediate knitter.

Shaping is built in as you go, tapering gently toward the bottom so the sack feels naturally cozy without extra bulk. The finished piece has a soft stretch, a warm weight, and that handmade, heirloom spirit parents love. Perfect for gifting, photographing, or using as a supervised snuggle wrap, it offers both practicality and personality in one sweet knit.

Find the free knitting pattern here: link