Knitting and crocheting

Hi all,

What's everyone been up to? Blogland is sure quiet this morning. Mostly quiet lately as a matter of fact. Must be all the kids on Spring Break.

Me, I've been running my tail off and crocheting/knitting when I can sit down. Working on some baby stuff for charity. Mostly Cocoons and hats. A few other little things. Here's the crochet pattern to the cocoons I've been working on. Now, if I could just sit still long enough to get one finished!

Preemie/Small Newborn Baby Cocoon Pattern




In reading Relief Share and other charity blogs, I've found that the pattern I have made for a cocoon is more for a 8-10lb baby or 0-3mo size. So I've sort of amended my pattern for a large preemie or smaller newborn as follows:



Materials:



SOFT worsted weight yarn or double baby yarn,

6oz worsted for 5-6lb

size H hook.

Note: Do NOT turn after Joining. Ch 2 at first of round counts as a DC. If you have counted correctly your 2dc space with be made in the first stitch of the 2dc stitch on the row below.



Chain 3



1: Dc 11 times in the end chain. Join with a slip stitch. (12 Dc made)



2: Ch 2, DC in same space, 2dc in each stitch around. Join. (24 DC made)



3: Ch 2, Dc in same stitch, (Dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch) around. Join. (36 Dc made)



4: Ch 2, Dc in same stitch, (Dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch) around. Join. (48 Dc made).



5: Ch 2, Dc in same stitch, (Dc in next 3 stitches, 2dc in next stitch) around. Join. (60 Dc made)



6: Ch 2, Dc in NEXT stitch and each stitch around. Join.



For 5-6lb size:

Repeat Row 6, until cocoon reaches about 17-18″



Add Edging if desired.



You may adjust pattern if needed or hook size so that cocoon measures 8" across (16" around) by 18" long.

Marla
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