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.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Preemie/Small Newborn Baby Cocoon Pattern
Posted by Marla at 4:28:00 PM
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2 comments:
Oh Marla this template is adorable...I love it. I have never made a baby cocoon, but this year I plan on making atleast one. Zoe has been getting into my yarn near my chair so I have been laying towells over my basket.Then the baby lays on top of it((smiles))
Thank you so much for creating this pattern and crocheting up a cocoon quickly for our volunteers at www.ReliefShare.org to use. You are wonderful and have helped so many people over the years. I am so grateful for you. Hugs, Carol Green/Relief Share President.
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