Dolls’ Cora Cocoon Cardigan

Project Overview

Cora Cocoon

Difficulty Level = Beginner

The Cora Cocoon is a gorgeously slouchy, super cool cardie. It’s worn draped over the shoulders like a shawl and has cozy, fitted sleeves which sit on the forearms.

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Please read the full instructions before getting started.

Wash, dry, and press your fabric before starting your project. A bit of prep now prevents shrinking and means your garment will stay the same size you made it.

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Sizing

Size Range

18 in Dolls

Materials and Tools

Your fabric for this version needs to be a stretch/knit fabric. It can be any weight; however, best results and fit are achieved with a light or medium weight fabric.

Your fabric will need to have at least 40% stretch to get the fit as it is designed. To check how much stretch your fabric has, take a piece of fabric and pull along its stretch. If it allows you to stretch it at least 40% longer than its original length, then it has at least 40% stretch. I.e. A 2-inch piece of fabric (unstretched) should be able to be stretched to 2.8 inches.
The stretch recovery of your fabric is just as important as the stretch percentage. This will ensure your cardigan maintains its shape and fit for as long as possible and not become saggy rather than drapey. To test the stretch recovery (elasticity), simply check that when you stretch your piece of fabric it returns back to its original size.
It can be 2 or 4-way stretch fabric
A fabric with 4-way stretch (stretches in all directions) will give more drape than a 2-way stretch (only stretches in one direction). It will also swing and swish around your body more.
Light to medium weight stretch fabrics such as jersey, silk satin with elastine, silk jersey with elastine will give a lovely drape and swing.
Fabrics such as stretch wool or knitted fabrics will look more ‘cardi’ like.

Fabric Requirements 60 inches/150 cm wide (in YARDS)

	Sleeveless	¾ or full sleeve
Dolls	0.5	0.5

* If you are using a narrower fabric, a directional print, or a fabric with nap you may need more.
** Make sure to wash, dry, and press all fabrics before cutting out in case they shrink.

You will also need:

Thread to match

Tools needed are sewing machine, scissors, pins or clips, and a ruler. A serger/overlocker is optional but not required.

Printing Your Pattern

Settings

The pattern is a separate download. Choose either the US letter paper, A4 paper, or A0 paper size based on the printer you wish to use. If you are in the US or Canada then your printer will likely use US letter paper. Other regions normally use A4 paper. Some people prefer to print their patterns at a print shop: A0 is best in this case.

Print at 100%.

On the second page, you will find a 1-inch and a 3-inch square test box. Print this page first, on its own, and measure these squares.

Once you are happy that the test box is accurate, print the rest of the pattern pages.

Please follow this video for information and assistance on assembling this pattern.

Also, please note that some Rebecca Page patterns and projects also come with cut files and a printable design page which you can use to plan your project if you wish. These are provided in a separate section below to avoid any confusion!

+US Print Charts

Here are which pages to print for the US Files

	Sleeveless	Three-quarter Sleeve	Full Sleeve
Dolls	2-5	2-5	2-5

+A4 Print Charts

Here are which pages to print for the A4 Files

	Sleeveless	Three-quarter sleeve	Full sleeve
Dolls	2-5	2-5	2-5

Cutting Instructions

Cut each of the pieces according to the directions on the pattern piece. Seam allowances are all included so just cut them as is.

Cutting Charts – All pattern pieces are included, however if you prefer to cut using a cutting chart, the dimensions for the rectangular pieces (in INCHES) are below:

TIP – If you use the cutting chart, rather than printing, it is helpful to print out the sleeve markings from the pattern pages. The sleeve is attached without stretching either the bodice or the sleeve, but we highly recommend using the pattern markings for the most accurate measurements.

	Body (cut 1)		Collar (cut 2)
	Width	Length	Width	Length
Doll	13.2	10.5	13.2	2.6

Cutting Checklist:

Main Body – cut 1
Collar – cut 2
Sleeves – cut 2 full sleeves, OR 2 ¾ sleeves, OR no sleeves

NOTE – To cut fabric on the fold, fold your fabric over parallel to the selvage edges. Align the pattern piece so it is on the fold of the fabric. Cut around the edges, leaving the fold. If you have folded your fabric correctly the fold will be parallel to the two edges of the fabric that are finished. The raw edges (e.g. the ones you could pick at and threads would come off) will be at a right angle to your fold.