With A and circular needle, cast on 136 stitches. Place marker and join for knitting in the round.
Beg dec'ing for bottom, switching to dpns when sts no longer comfortably fit on circular needle:
Cut yarn with a 6"/15cm tail.
Turn Snuggle right side down, roll edge up.
Take batting and roll lengthwise (not too tight). Place batting roll inside rolled edge. Fold edge over batting roll. Tack or place markers to hold in place as you work.
Note: this will help to line up rows and avoid puckering. *With tapestry needle and (A), whipstitch edge row to main color row before second contrast band.