Bonnie's One Piece Cocoon | Machine Knitting Project

Watch as we knit a sample cocoon, walking through each of the steps for creating our cocoon.
Included are options for the cast on edge, tips for folding the sleeves and forming the pleats.

More than 28 minutes of video PLUS the Dynamic Pattern

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Bonnie's One Piece Cocoon

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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.