Newborn Cocoon

Oh how I wish I had a newborn to model this one.  I love how this cocoon turned out.  It measures approx 14 inches long and approx 8 inches wide.
I have seen cocoons anywhere from 14ish inches long-22ish inches long.  I had small babies, so 14 seemed good to me.  If you want make yours longer just add some extra rows before fastening off.

Can't you just see little fingers and toes poking out of there?  :)

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***This cocoon is intended for use as a photo prop.  Do not leave a baby in the cocoon unattended or for long periods of time.  

What you will need:
N hook
Super Bulky Yarn (I used Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn)
Scissors

Newborn Cocoon

Start with magic Ring
Round 1:  Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), dc into ring, *dc, ch 1, dc* Repeat 3 more times, join with sl-st in 3rd ch of ch 4  Pull ring closed.
Round 2:  sl-st into first ch 1 sp from previous round, ch 4, dc into same ch 1 sp, ch 1, dc into sp, *dc, ch 1, dc, ch1, dc into next ch1 sp* Repeat in 3 remaining ch 1 sp’s.  Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4.
Round 3:   sl-st into first ch 1 sp from previous round, ch 4, dc into same sp. *dc, ch 1 dc* into next ch 1 sp.  Repeat in each ch 1 space around.  Join with sl-st into 3rd ch of beginning ch 4.
Round 4-13  :  Repeat round 3.

Fasten off.  Secure ring and weave in ends.