Woodlands are a popular theme for babies and nurseries this year. And really, I am not surprised.  So many cute ideas, and wonderful projects to help decorate and make the space unique.

Cocoon Size

0-3 months – 24” (61 cm) circumference, 20” (51 cm) long
3-6 months – 28” (71 cm) circumference, 24” (61 cm) long

Hat Size

0-3 months: Fits 14” (36 cm) circumference, 5.5” (14 cm) height
3-6 months: Fits 16” (41 cm) circumference, 5.75” (15 cm) height

Materials

Yarn: Heavy Worsted Weight Yarn (#5) that matches gauge
I used Red Heart Super Saver in Carrot (2 balls), Black (small amounts for details) and White (less than 1 ball)
each ball is 198 g (7 oz), 364 yds (333 m)
5.5 mm (I/9) crochet hook
tapestry needle
stitch marker

Abbreviations Used – US Crochet Terms

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
sc inc – single crochet increase
fsc – foundation single crochet
bphdc – back post half double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
hdc inc – half double crochet increase
hdc dec – half double crochet decrease
hdc3tog – half double crochet 3 together
dc – double crochet

Gauge

13 stitches = 4” (10 cm)
11 rows hdc = 4” (10 cm)