Winter Sonata Cocoon Knit Pattern
Cozy up to this snuggly blanket-like knit cocoon. The Winter Sonata Cocoon is a beginner-friendly knitting pattern (with some intermediate techniques) that uses Lion Brand's Hometown USA super bulky weight yarn. It's a garment yet feels like a big blanket! So grab your circular knitting needles and this pattern, and cozy up in front of the TV. The Winter Sonata Cocoon is the perfect pattern to knit up while watching your favorite Netflix show.
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The Pattern
The Winter Sonata Cocoon is a beginner-friendly knit pattern that includes a few intermediate techniques. The pattern is worked up in Lion Brand's Hometown USA and includes four different knit textures.
The cocoon is worked flat and then later worked in the round for the collar and the sleeves. You begin the cocoon starting with a provisional cast-on working the entire diamond motif of the back to the end of one sleeve. Later the provisional cast-on stitches are picked up and the remainder of the back and second sleeve are knitted.
The pattern is offered in 3 sizes: S/M, L/XL, and 2/3XL.
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Testers
Here are some of the beautiful Winter Sonata Cocoons my testers have made. To see more from these makers, simply click their pictures.
Yarns Used and Yardages
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Middleton Market Bag Crochet Pattern
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Middleton Purse
Middleton Tote
Design Story
The Middleton Market Bag was designed last year along with two other crochet bags. The Middleton Bag Collection came about because I was at a loss for inspiration for summer wear. So, I visited the world of accessories. The Middleton Market Bag went through not 1, not 2, but 4 revisions. It was a learning experience and I enjoyed designing the perfect market mesh bag.
The Pattern
This crochet pattern is quick and beginner-friendly. It is constructed from the bottom-up starting with a magic circle and slowly making its way up with multiple chains.
Materials
Abbreviations
MR- magic ring
ch-chain
chsp-chain space
dc-double crochet
hdc-half double crochet
sc- single crochet
sc2tog-single crochet 2 together
slst-slip stitch
st-stitch
Gauge
10 sts and 8.5 rows is 4”.
Notes
The bag is worked in rounds. It is highly recommended that you use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
The chain 2 in the beginning counts of each round counts as a stitch.
Pattern
Create a Magic Ring
Round 1: ch 2, dc in the MR, *ch 2, 2dc cluster* repeat for a total of 4 times, ch2, slst at the top of the ch 2, turn your work (5 chsps)
Pull the MR closed.
Round 2: ch 2, 2dc in the next chsp, *dc in the next st, 3 dc in the next ch sp* repeat to the end ch sp, dc in the final st, slst into the top of the ch 2, turn your work (20)
Round 3: ch4 (counts as st and ch 2), 2dc in the next st, ch 2 and skip a st, *2dc in the next st, ch 2 and skip a st* dc in the last st, slst in the 2nd ch of the ch 4, turn your work
Round 4: ch 2, dc in the next st, 3dc in the next ch sp, *dc in the next 2 sts, 3dc in the next ch sp* repeat to the end, slst in the top of ch 2, turn your work (50)
Round 5: ch 2, dc in the next 4, 2dc in the next, *dc in the next 5, 2 dc in the next* repeat until you have 2 left, dc in the last 2, slst in the top of ch 2 (58)
From here we will work in continuous rounds. Mark your first chsp so you know what round you are on.
Round 6: *ch 4, skip a st, slst in the next st* repeat until you slst into the first chsp
Round 7-17: *ch4, slst in the next chsp* repeat til you slst into the first chsp of the round
Round 18: *ch3, slst in the next chsp* repeat til you slst into the first chsp of the round
Round 19: *ch2, slst in the next chsp* repeat til you slst into the first chsp of the round
Round 20: hdc into each slst and ch starting from the next slst after the chsp you just made
Row 21: sc in the next st, *sc2tog, sc* repeat to the end
Row 22-26: sc around
Row 27: sc in the next 14 sts, ch 35, skip the next 14 sts, sc in the next 14 sts, ch 35, skip 15 sts
Row 28: sc in the next 14 sts, sc across the ch 35, sc in the next 14 sts, sc across the ch 35
Row 29-30: sc around
Slst into the next st when finished with row 30. Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.
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I stuffed my Middleton Market Bag with yarn. What will you be collecting in your market bag?
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Happy crocheting!
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Laura
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Materials Needed for This Pattern
-1 (or 2) skein of Lion Brand Basic Stitch
-6.5mm crochet hook
-stitch marker
-tapestry needle
One Skein Scarf
Two Skein Scarf
Gauge
10 sts and 12 rows equals 2 inches
Measurements
1 skein- 60” long, 4.5” wide
2 skein- 75” long, 6.5” wide
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