Crochet Baby Cocoons
12 Adorable Patterns

Crochet Pattern for Diagonal Weave Baby Cocoon from Crochet by Jennifer

Paid pattern with instructions for four sizes.

SIZE: preemie, newborn, 0-3 months, and 3-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton acrylic blend.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 15 oz or less (425 g).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook
NOTIONS: scissors, yarn needle, stitch markers, and measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED:

Making Waves Swaddle Sack Pattern from Crochet by Jennifer

This paid pattern for a snuggly baby cocoon includes instructions for four different sizes.

SIZE: preemie, newborn, 0-3 months, and 3-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.

Newborn Chunky Crochet Cocoon from Beezy Moms Creations

A step-by-step paid crochet baby cocoon pattern perfect for a newborn photo session.

SIZE: newborn size only
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook.

Hanging Hammock Cocoon Crochet Pattern from The Pattern Shoppe

Paid pattern for an adorable hammock-style crochet photo prop.

Baby Cat Cocoon, Hat, and Booties – Crochet Patterns from ChiKDesigns

This complete crochet newborn photo prop set is just adorable. This is a paid pattern; it is written and charted and includes a photo tutorial.

SIZE: 0-3 months and 3-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn for the main colour; and #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn for the accent colour.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: For the 0-3 month size you will need approximately 675 yards (525 m) of the primary colour. For the 3-6 month size, you will need about 650 yards (594 m). Only a small amount, 50 yards (35 m) of the accent yarn is required for all sizes.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) and 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: yarn needle, two ½” buttons, stitch markers, and optional ribbon.

Newborn Cocoon and Hat Photo Prop from Petals to Picots

This is a paid pattern. The design utilizes an open stitch pattern to allow plenty of ease.

Simple Baby Cocoon Photo Prop from Tots and Bottoms

This super sweet free pattern is available on the Tots and Bottoms website. This is a simple pattern worked continuously, without a seam. The finished size is about 9 inches deep with a 12-inch opening. The baby in the picture weighed 8 lbs and was 18.5 inches long. iKNITS has provided a YouTube video tutorial teaching you how to make this pattern, which is great to crochet along with, especially for beginners.

SIZE: newborn
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 153 yds (140 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15)
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, and a stitch marker.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.

Crochet Baby Cocoon Set Free Crochet Pattern from Left in Knots

Free pattern. This is a great basic pattern for a newborn photo prop, made quickly using soft, bulky yarn. The cute pom-pom detail is adorable.

SIZE: newborn
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving, e.g., Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 200 yards
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.5 mm (K-10^_1/2)
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.

My Lil’ Pumpkin Pie Newborn Sleep Sack from Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’

Perfect for a fall baby, this free pattern includes the sleep sack as well as a matching hat and mittens. Very cute.

SIZE: newborn, approximately 13-14 inches in length and 8.5 inches wide.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran, e.g., Soft & Sleek Solids from Yarn Bee.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.5 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: one button.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.

Just Peachy Baby Cocoon Crochet Pattern from Sweet Everly B

This free tutorial promises to teach you how to crochet a baby cocoon in 1 hour. You won’t have to do any joins as the Just Peach Baby Cocoon is crocheted from the bottom up in a continuous spiral. Perfect to use as a newborn photo prop, this is a quick project using Super Bulky yarn and the half-double crochet stitch.

SIZE: suitable for a newborn baby.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving, e.g., Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two 100 g skeins
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 11.50 mm (P-16)
NOTIONS: stitch marker, tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.

Garden Cocoon Crochet Pattern from Melody’s Makings

Free pattern. This simple and adorable crochet baby cocoon is perfect for a newborn. It will not fit a baby over 9 lbs, but it will make a great newborn baby photography prop. It is quick to crochet up in super bulky yarn.

SIZE: newborn.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving, e.g., Hometown USA from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 130 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: yarn or tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: front post double crochet, back post double crochet.

Crochet Cabled Baby Cocoon Pattern from Skein and Hook

This free crochet baby cocoon pattern showcases a clever crocheted cable design.

SIZE: flat measurement is 8.5″ across and 20″ long.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran, e.g., Meadow from Willow Yarns.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: tapestry or yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: front post double crochet, back post double crochet.