Photo Prop Double Crochet Baby Cocoon

I've been looking through my knit to crochet book  trying to find the perfect stitch for a Baby Cocoon Photo Prop.  I wanted a versatile stitch that could be used plain for a boy or embellished with a simple large flower for a girl.  In the book, found a few cute girl type stitched and some that were quite boy in style. However, none of the girlie pattern would work for a boy and I didn't want to make a sex specific one.  I should also note, I wanted something that would make up quick! So, I decided to go with the double crochet pattern. It's simple and classic is style and will provide spaces for the toes and fingers to peep through.

I went to a closeout store near my house the other day and found some wonderful, soft medium weight yarn in a few nice fall colors. The brand is Vanna's Choice Lion Brand Yarn. I like the yarn colors in her line and was ecstatic to see the price at $3.00 per 7 oz skein!.  I purchased 4 skeins. Taupe that looks more light grey/brown mix. Pearl Mist which is like a mixture of white, linen and tan. I also purchased rust which looks like a burnt orange and kelly green for a different project.  Pretty colors if I say so myself.  In case you were wondering, I made a preemie pumpkin hat for a cousin.  She should be bringing her baby home for Thanksgiving. I thought a pumpkin hat would be perfect for the occasion!

Well, without further adieu, here is the very simple pattern I designed! I hope you like it!

The Double Crochet Baby Cocoon!

Materials:
Yarn: 1 (7 oz) skein Vanna's Choice (Lion Brand Yarn) or a like Medium Weight (4) yarn
Hook: K or larger
Just keep in mind the larger the hook the larger the holes and cocoon. I used a K with the Taupe color which should fit a newborn and an N with the Pearl Mist for a larger baby.

Pattern:
Start with a Magic Adjustable Ring. Youtube has some great instructions.



Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 11 dc in the ring, pull tail to tighten the ring hole and join with slst in top of ch 3 (12dc)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around , join at top of ch 2 (24dc)

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, rep from* around and join (36dc)

Round 4: Ch 2, dc in next st, *2 dc in next dc in next 2 dc, rep from* around and join (48dc)

Round 5: Ch 2, dc in next 2 st, *2 dc in next, dc in next 3 st, rep from* around and join (60dc)

Rounds 6-22: Ch 2, dc in each dc around and join (60dc)

Round 23: Ch 1, sc in each dc around (60sc)

Round 24: Sl st in each sc around, finish and weave in ends.

I'm only half finished both cocoons at the moment. I will add pictures as soon as I finish them to give an idea of how they look when using different size hooks!

I am also making simple hats to go with each cocoon provided there is enough yarn.  I am hoping to purchase more colors and sell them through my Facebook page.