Comfy Knit Baby Cocoon and Cap
This cocoon and cap pattern is the perfect homemade gift for expecting parents!
Your baby will be both adorable and cozy in this comfy knit baby cocoon and cap. The rib knit matching set is sure to keep any bundle of joy warm, but be warned that you won't be able to put the camera away after seeing all the cuteness.
This is an easy knitting pattern that uses circular and double pointed knitting needles and one skein of fabric. The neutral color would fit both genders. This would make a great homemade baby shower gift that is sure to impress any mommy-to-be.
Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles, Double-Pointed Knitting Needles (DPNs)
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials List
- RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein of 341 Light Grey
- Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needles: 5 mm [US 8] – 20"
- Susan Bates® Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 5 mm [US 8]
- Stitch marker, yarn needle
Pattern
Measurements:
Cocoon: 16" (40.5 cm) circumference x 20" (51 cm) long, unstretched
Cap: 14" (35.5 cm) circumference x 7" (18 cm) long, unstretched
Gauge:
17 sts=4" (10 cm), 23 rows=4" (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch
Special Stitch:
PSSO = Pass Slipped Stitch Over – Insert the left needle into the front of the slipped stitch, passing it over the previously worked stitch and off the needle (1 stitch decrease).
Cocoon
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With circular knitting needle, cast on 96 sts. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round.
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Round 1 (Right side): (K4, P2) around.
Repeat Round 1 for pattern until piece measures approximately 19" (48.5 cm) from cast on edge.
Toe Shaping
Note: Change to double pointed needles when there are too few sts for the circular needle.
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Round 1 (Right side): *K4, P2tog, K4, P2; repeat from * around: 88 sts.
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Round 2: *K4, K2tog, K3, P2; repeat from * around: 80 sts.
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Round 3: *Slip 1 as if to knit, K1, PSSO, K4, K2tog, P2; repeat from * around: 64 sts.
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Round 4: *Slip 1 as if to knit, K1, PSSO, K2, K2tog, P2; repeat from * around: 48 sts.
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Round 5: *Slip 1 as if to knit, K1, PSSO, K2tog, P2, K4, P2; repeat from * around: 40 sts.
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Round 6: *K2tog, P2, K4, P2; repeat from * around: 36 sts.
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Round 7: *P2, P2tog, P1, K4; repeat from * around: 32 sts.
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Round 8: *P1, P2tog, P1, K4; repeat from * around: 28 sts.
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Round 9: (P2tog, P1, K4) around: 24 sts.
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Round 10: (P2tog, K4) around: 20 sts.
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Round 11: *P1, slip 1 as if to knit, K1, PSSO, K2tog; repeat from * around: 12 sts.
Cut yarn leaving a 12” (30.5 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with end and weave through remaining stitches; draw up firmly; fasten securely.
Cap
With double pointed knitting needle, cast on 60 sts. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round.
Place marker for beginning of round.
Ribbing
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Round 1 (Right side): (P4, K2) around.
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Repeat Round 1 for Ribbing until piece measures approximately 2” (5 cm) from cast on edge.
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Next Round: Purl around.
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Body Round 1: (K4, P2) around.
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Repeat Round 1 for Body until piece measures approximately 6” (15 cm) from cast on edge.
Crown Shaping
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Round 1: *K4, P2, slip 1 as if to knit, K1, PSSO, K2tog, P2; repeat from * around: 50 sts.
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Round 2: *K4, P2, P2tog, P2; repeat from * around: 45 sts.
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Round 3: *K4, P2, P2tog, P1; repeat from * around: 40 sts.
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Round 4: *K4, P1, P2tog, P1; repeat from * around: 35 sts.
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Round 5: (K4, P2tog, P1) around: 30 sts.
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Round 6: (K4, P2tog) around: 25 sts.
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Round 7: *Slip 1 as if to knit, K1, PSSO, K2tog, P1; repeat from * around: 15 sts.
Cut yarn leaving a 12” (30.5 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with end and weave through remaining stitches; draw up firmly; fasten
securely.
Abbreviations
- K
- knit
- mm
- millimeter
- P
- purl
- st(s)
- stitch(es)
- tog
- together
- ( )
- work instructions in parentheses as indicated
- *
- repeated instructions that follow * as indicated