Dragon Wing Baby Cocoon Set

Create a magical Dragon Wing Baby Cocoon Set that will make your photoshoot unforgettable! This pattern will guide you through the creation of a cozy cocoon with delightful wings, perfect for newborns.

Materials

• Soft worsted weight yarn (yarn color: dark green, around 300 yards)
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

12 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in double crochet. Adjust hook size if necessary to achieve gauge.

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Instructions

Cocoon

1. Start by making a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the ring. Pull the ring tight and join with sl st to the top of ch 3. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24 dc)
4. Round 3: Ch 3, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (36 dc)
5. Round 4-10: Ch 3, dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (36 dc each round)
6. Round 11: Ch 1, *sc in next st, dc in next st*. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (54 sts)
7. Round 12-15: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (54 sts)
8. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Wings (Make 2)

1. Ch 38.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, *dc in next 5 ch, sc in next 5 ch,* repeat from * until all ch are used. (Total: 36 sts)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Row 2: Sc in first 6 sts, *dc in next 5 sts, sc in next 5 sts*, repeat from * until end. (Total: 36 sts)
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Repeat the pattern for 15 more rows to achieve the desired wing length.
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Position wings on each side of the cocoon and sew them securely using the long tails.
2. Create small horn-like shapes using leftover yarn and attach them to the top of the cocoon.
3. If desired, attach a small tie or button in front to give the cocoon a snug fit around the baby.

Care Instructions

Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry.

Final Thoughts

This Dragon Wing Baby Cocoon Set is not only adorable but also functional for chilly days. Happy crocheting!