Knitting or crocheting as a hobby has its merits, comfort and purposes as well as the satisfaction you get with every project done. However, making a cocoon for my new grandson was an unmatched experience of joy, love, eagerness and expectation. Hours were flying, the project started to take shape in no time. Then it was the ultimate happiness when I saw Him in it, a small beautiful, healthy baby who fills our days with cheer and delight. Welcome to our family grandson, Ammar born on August 31st 2019
materials you need
1- size 6.5 rounded knitting needles , size 6.5 four double pointed knitting needles set and 6.5 pointed knitting needle.
2- 2 skeins of bernat pipsqueak stripes
3- big sewing needle (special kind for yarn)
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| sleeve | |
| R1 | on 6.5 rounded knitting needle(doubled yarn) cast on 54 stitches ( 30 inch) do not join mark the beginning of the work |
| R2 | (RS) *k1,p1* rep from *to* all around continuously till your work measured 23 inches |
| R3 | attach one mark at the beginning and another mark after 25 stitches and work dec,(two together) 25 stitch, dec, 25 stitch (52) after each dec knit the k as k and the p as p |
| R4 | dec, 24. dec, 24 (50) |
| R5 | dec, 23, dec, 23 (48) |
| R6 | *dec, 4* rep from *to* to the end of the row (40) |
| R7 | *dec,6* rep from *to* to the end of the row (30) |
| R8 | *k1,p1* rep from *to* to the end of the row (30) |
| R9 | *dec, 4* rep from *to* to the end (25) |
| R10 | *k1,p1* rep from to the end (25) |
| R11 | *dec,3* rep from *to* to the end (20) |
| R12 | *k1,p1* rep from *to* to the end (20) |
| R13 | pass the yarn through all the 20 stitches pull tight , fasten off cut and secure yarn. |
| pompom: with single yarn and size 5 crochet hook make a chain of 18, sl st in the 1st sc rep from *to* 8 times fasten off cut and secure yarn. by a sewing needle and sewing thread attach the pompom to the end of the cocoon as shown in the picture | |
| hat | |
| R1 | cast on 6.5 rounded knitting needle 30 stitches do not join mark the beginning of the work) |
| R2 | *k1,p1* till your work been 6 inch (30) |
| R3 | k1, p1,k1, p1, dec,k1, p1, k1, p1, , dec, k1,p1,k1,p1, dec,k1, p1, k1, p1, dec,k1, p1, k1, p1, dec (25) |
| R4 | work the stitches as they are (25) |
| R5 | k1, p1, k1, dec,k1, p1, k1, dec, k1, p1, k1, dec, k1, p1, k1, dec, k1, p1, k1,dec (20) |
| R6 | work the stitches as they are (20) |
| R7 | k1,dec, k1, dec, k1, dec, k1,dec, k1, dec,k1, dec, k1,k1 (14) work all dec as k |
| R9 | dec, dec, dec ,dec, dec, dec, dec (7) work all dec as p |
| R10,11,12,13 | work the stitches as k (7) |
| R14 | 2sc,dec,dec, 1sc work all as k (5) |
| R15 | 2sc, dec, 1sc (4) work all as p |
| R16 | *k1* rep to the end of the round (4) |
| R17 | *p1* rep from *to* to the end of the round (4) |
| R18 | *k1* rep to the end of the round (4) |
| R19 | *p1* rep from *to* to the end of the round (4) |
| R20 | *k1* rep to the end of the round (4) |
| R21 | *p1* rep from *to* to the end of the round (4) cut the yarn, pass it through all the 4sc, fasten off secure the yarn |
| pompom: with single yarn and size 5 crochet hook make a chain of 12, sl st in the 1st sc rep from *to* 8 times fasten off cut and secure yarn. by a sewing needle and sewing thread attach the pompom to the end of the hat as shown in the picture | |
| Abbreviations | |
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| rep | repeat |
| R | round |
| bet | between |
| sc | Single crochet |
| st | stitch |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| ch | chain |
| b.l.o. | back loop only |
| dec | 2 stitches together( decrease) |
