Knitted strawberry baby cocoon

Now that it's getting a bit more chilly, I thought I'd share a cute little strawberry baby 'cocoon' that I knitted for a friends newborn.  I found the pattern via Miss Julia's Vintage Knit & Crochet Patterns or you can go to it directly here.

(sorry for the sideways shot!)

Once I got the hang of the pattern, it was actually really quick and easy to follow.  I  only attached leaves at the front of the cocoon as I thought it would be too bulky all the way round.  I used 100% lambs wool, which was a bit more expensive than other types of fibre, but makes the cocoon lovely and warm for baby.