Heirloom Hooded Cocoon

I wanted to design a pattern that would be unique, would stand out from the other cabled infant cocoons, and something that would be heirloom quality and could be passed down from baby to baby. This is that cocoon. I adore the delicate cables in this cocoon, they are beautiful for a girl, but not too girly for a boy. This pattern will be best knitted with a simple solid light colored yarn.

Yarn:

Aran Weight Superwash Wool

LaBourLine Aran in the Bare color way, 140 grams, 270-400 yards.

Needles:

US size 7/4.5mm. US size 6/4.0mm.

Gauge:

24 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on size 7 needles.

Sizes:

Newborn (15”), 3 months (20”). 

Abbreviations:

K- knit.

P- purl.

WS- Wrong side.

RS- Right side.

CN- Cable needle.

C2B- Slip one stitch onto CN, hold in back, k1, k1 from CN.

T2F- Slip one stitch onto CN, hold in front, p1, k1 from CN.

T2B- Slip on stitch onto CN, hold in back, k1, p1 from CN.

C2F- Slip one stitch onto CN, hold in front, k1, k1 from CN