Bonnie's One Piece Cocoon

Bonnie's One Piece Cocoon Pattern

Here's an overview of this interesting, comfortable and fashionable shape that is perfect for knitting on the machine.
With a bit of shaping, pleats and strategic folds, take a simple rectangle and make a beautifully draped garment.

Here's a link to the full-size pattern

One Piece Cocoon Part 1

For our sample, we will be knitting a "mini" version of the cocoon to make it easier to follow along.
We'll start with a nifty cast on option for a beautiful edge. Follow your pattern, add markers and knit to the first neck opening

Short Row Increases and Decreases

Another example of the short row increases and decreases that we used on our cocoon.

One Piece Cocoon - Back Pleats

Knit the Yoke and the pleats without any casting on and binding off. Add strategically placed markers and you'll be able to turn this odd piece into a beautiful cocoon.

One Piece Cocoon - Cuffs

Add a beautiful finish to the cuffs of your cocoon. Includes tips for a reverse hung hem.

Seaming Bands

An example of how to seam your cuff bands. The seam is visible, so take time to make it neat and tidy.

One Piece Cocoon - Front Pleats

The front pleats add fullness to the fronts and the finishing technique adds a designer touch. Join the shoulder seams and this is starting to look good!

Seaming Stitches to Rows

Here's a suggestion for seaming the shoulders of your cocoon. Try it with some swatches, and see what you think.

Vertical Bands

The cocoon is finished with vertical bands, joined to the garment as they are knit. Adding a vertical "turning row" will add a nice, crisp finish for your bands.
Check out the techniques suggested in this video for your bands.

Cocoon - Back Pleats and Band

Neatly form the box pleats for the back and yoke, add the band and wear your cocoon!