Baby Bear Hooded Cocoon Set

This lovely hooded cocoon set is designed to keep your baby snug and photogenic! The soft blue yarn gives it a calming vibe, while the bear ears add a whimsical touch. Perfect for newborns, this set is simple to make and the ideal gift for new parents.

Materials

• Lightweight yarn (approximately 50g of baby blue color)
• Size 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook or size appropriate for your yarn
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Optional: safety eyes or felt for ears

Gauge

22 stitches = 4 inches in double crochet. Adjust hook size if necessary to achieve gauge.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• rep = repeat

Hooded Cocoon Pattern

Hood

1. Start with a slip knot and ch 44.
2. Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across. (42 dc)
3. Row 2-5: ch 3, turn, dc in each st across.
4. Row 6: ch 1, turn, (dc2tog, dc in next 6 st) 6 times, should end with 6 stitches.
5. Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc across to finish the top; fasten off.

Body of Cocoon

1. Using the same yarn, ch 60.
2. Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across. (58 dc)
3. Row 2-10: ch 3, turn, dc in each st across.
4. Row 11: ch 1, turn, (dc2tog, dc in next 6 st) rep across, ending with 8 st left.
5. Row 12: ch 1, turn, sc across and finish off.

Assembly

1. Attach the hood to the top of the cocoon using sl st or whip stitch.
2. Create two bear ears using a small circle of yarn, either making them from felt or crochet (ch 4, join to form a ring, make 6 sc in the ring, join).
3. Attach the ears to the top of the hood with the tapestry needle.
4. Weave in all ends and ensure all parts are secure.

Finishing Touches

Feel free to add optional safety eyes or embellishments to personalize your cocoon. Your Baby Bear Hooded Cocoon Set is now ready for snuggly moments!