Wow guys! 11k hits. Id have never in my wildest dreams imagined this blog would hit 5k, 11k is just totally amazing! So a huge thankyou to everyone for stopping by. I hope you all find the patterns here useful.
Im hoping to get some more digital scrapbooking kits done eventually too, that is after all what started my blogging experience.
This pattern today is for a small cocoon. Its not as fast as the hats, but I think the extra time needed is well worth it. Its not a terribly complex pattern, it just takes a little while going back and forth with the rows. It took me about an hour and a half to make, remembering that I write down my patterns and design AS Im stitching, so I think maybe an hour for one. Made with the same hook and yarn it will be large enough to fit roughly 20-22 weeks gestation. Of course like always you can up/down hooks and yarns to alter the size. If you are making a larger one however, you may want to add some more rows to make it longer.
Ill be posting some variations on this later in the week.
DK weight yarn
4.00mm hook
3 buttons
1. Ch3
2. DC 10 times in the 3rd ch from hook, join
3. Ch3, dc in the same st, 2dc in each st around, join
4. Ch3, dc in the same st, *1dc, 2dc in the next* Repeat around, join.
5. Ch3, dc in each st around, join.
6. Ch3, dc in the same st, *1dc, 2dc in the next* Repeat around, join.
7. ch3, dc in each stitch around, do not join! From here on out the piece will be worked in rows and not rounds, this creates the opening and flap.
8. CH8, turn, dc in the 3rd ch from hook and each ch across, then in each dc across
9. ch3, turn, dc in each dc across.
continue row 9 until piece measures 8 inches from top to bottom
ch1, turn, sc across.
Repeat
sc twice in the last stitch and then sc evenly down the side of the flap and then back up the other side. sl st to the top corner. This gives the opening a nice neat edge.
Hi, I found your pattern on Ravelry, and I am wondering if you have this same pattern in a newborn to 3 month old size. This is the first Cocoon that I have actually liked. I love that you have the buttons and it opens up.
ReplyDeleteRight now I have no plans on making it larger, Ive got quite a lot going on so Im not sure Id have the time. I think if you used a larger yarn and hook, and continued the increases until about 18 inches in circumference you could easily make it fit 0-3 months. A newborn baby is roughly 52cm in length so if you aimed for that lengthwise you should be ok.
DeleteThanks for your help! I will definitely try it. :)
ReplyDeleteThis pattern will have to be enlarges by 4stitches because this one here only fits my granddaughters American girl doll this is truly awns emote cocoon just needs to be made bigger for a 6-8lb baby oh ya and use an h hook thanks for you pattern
ReplyDeleteThats because its designed for a baby of 20-22 weeks gestation, for them to be buried in (due to they fragile bodies not being able to be dressed), and not a full term baby. It is however quite easy to enlarge for a full term baby, just do extra increase rounds until it is roughly 13-14inches in circumference. then continue the rest adding more rows for length.
DeleteOn another note: I have made several burial outfits (dress, hat, & booties) for girls and bunting bags with tied bottom and sleeves with caps for boys. They are extra nice, I would LOVE to share them, but I really stink at writing down patterns. I learned as a 3 year old child, and I just pick up my hook & yarn/thread, and magic just "happens". I know GOD is really doing it, I am just His "tool". Is there a way I could send one to you and you write down the pattern? I have tried to write the patterns - and it just does not work. But they are so beautiful - I have had several people swear that they are "Factory made" and that I bought them! I take that as a compliment!
DeleteThanks - Susan in Marlin, TX
P.S. I donate these to Funeral homes and Hospitals. I had a twin that died in 1962 (I am 74) and I made a really fancy dress for her, I wish that every parent had some thing EXTRA nice in which to bury their little angels!
DeleteSusan in Marlin, TX
Hi Susan,
DeleteIf you'd like to send me some photo's we can go from there :) I may beable to figure them out from the pictures. My email address is myshellecole@gmail.com
Wish I had this pattern several year's ago I could have made it for an Angel named Ashley. In honor of her I would like to make this and donate it. It is a great pattern and could work for a boy or a girl. Thank you for making it free.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this pattern! Love it!
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ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS PATTERN. JUST PRINTED IT OUT AND I'M STARTING ON IT IN A FEW MINUTES. MAY YOU BE BLESSED FOR YOUR KINDNESS.
ReplyDeleteI HAVE MADE A COUPLE OF DOZEN COCOONS NOW. I POSTED A LINK TO YOUR PATTERN ON MY BLOG IN CASE ANYONE WANTED TO GO TO YOUR BLOG AND GET THE PATTERN. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR SHARING.
DeleteYou are an amazing person to create this pattern for the little angels, I just came across it looking for a full size cocoon pattern. I read your comments and teared up, so thoughtful. My heart goes out to all the people that have a reason to make this <3
ReplyDeleteI had seen photos of cocoons similar to this and always wanted to make some. Your pattern is so easy to follow and I have difficulty reading patterns. I'm making my first for a baby shower gift (of course some adjustments were made) and will be making more to donate to the hospital for preemies. Thank You! :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. I found you through the interview on bobwilson123's newsletter.
I have been edging the entire cocoon with the reverse sc (crab stitch). It gives it an extra nice finished look. Hat made to match also gets the same crab stitch edging. Thanks so much again for this wonderful pattern! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern. Do you have a pattern for a cap as well? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for designing and sharing a pattern like this. I have a heart for the tiny angels and run a not for profit blanket organization. This will be a nice change up for me.
ReplyDeleteoh..it's so lovely!! thankyou for sharing this pattern... sure i'll try it soon :)
ReplyDeleteyou are one special lady i love this page. i have had 2 premmies 1st one is now giving me my 1st grand child.... 2nd became an angel 3 days lata she was born at 23 weeks 3 days and weighed 14ozs. i wish we could have had some thing like this to bury our baby girl in. i am now making what i can on here to give into special care baby unit here in uk . you are amazing for taking time to do these pattens . many thanks xxxx
ReplyDeleteIs there button hole instructions or did I miss something
ReplyDeleteThe buttons just slip between the stitches, no buttonholes needed :)
DeleteThanks for the pattern !
ReplyDeleteI made it and added a little hoody... I have a picture of my baby in it, how do I send it to you ?
Love this pattern! Using it for charity. I have a question though. You say for row 9 chain 3 and dc in each dc across. Does that include the first dc? Because I notice that my cocoon is widening as I do more rows and I'm not sure it's supposed to do that (it almost looks more like a hat because of the widening). Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am making the preemie size and I think it is large for a preemie.
ReplyDeleteI am making this for my granddaughter'so baby brother. He weights 5lb 4oz. How many stitches are in row 9? It seems like it is increasing each row after that. And does the chain 3 count as a stitch? Where would I findicated the matching hat? Crysyal
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute swaddle. M going to be a first time mommy, and would love to make this for my new born. I know you have previously suggested few steps to make it for a new born, which I couldn’t understand(I know crochet from a very long time but don’t do it often, so m pretty dumb in this). How can I change this pattern to fit it for a new born. I have chunky wool. Any help would be really appreciated.
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