Baby Cocoon with Buttons

 



For this cocoon I used a size H hook and medium weight (4) yarn.


Ch 3
Row 1: 11 dc in third ch from hook (12)

Increase
Row 2. Ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around (24)
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 5 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc*, repeat from * around, join (28)
Row 4: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 6 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc*, repeat from * around, join (32)
Row 5: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 7 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc*, repeat from * around, join (36)
Row 6: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 8 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc*, repeat from * around, join (40)
Row 7: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 9 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 9 dc*, repeat from * around, join (44)
Row 8: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 10 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 10 dc*, repeat from * around, join (48)
Row 9: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 11 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 11 dc*, repeat from * around, join (52)
Row 10: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 12 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 12 dc*, repeat from * around, join (56)
Row 11: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 13 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 13 dc*, repeat from * around, join (60)
Row 12: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 14 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 14 dc*, repeat from * around, join (64)
Row 13: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 15 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 15 dc*, repeat from * around, join (68)
Row 14: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 16 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 16 dc*, repeat from * around, join (72)

Even Rounds
Rows 15-30: Ch 2, dc in next dc and in each dc around, join.
-At this point cocoon should measure at about 14 inches from beginning.

Flap
*Continue to slip stitch in next 34 spaces. (35 slip stitches) Front post sc around next 12 dc, ch 2, turn
Row 1: dc in next 12 fp sc, through next 35 dc and sl st (both at same time) and remaining dcs, ch 2, turn (84 dc)
Rows 2-12: dc in next dc and in each dc around, ch 2, turn (84)
Row 13: dc in next dc and in each dc around, ch 1, turn
Row 14: sc in each dc around (84)
Finish Off

Finishing
-Sew on buttons, you can use yarn or thread depending on the size wholes in your buttons.
-Make a chain of 25 (or whatever length you need to make a loop for your button) and attach to the left of the flap.
Note: You can use different sized buttons and add more or less. You can also chose to make a loop for every button or just one. I made one and placed it in between my two buttons so it can be used for either one in case the top needs to be folded for a smaller baby.
Weave in Ends

Enjoy!
L-