This cocoon is approximately 20in (50.5cm) circumference with 23in (58cm) in length, from the foot of your baby to the tip of the shark’s mouth. This is sized for newborns through 6 months.

This shark cocoon is made with a soft, acrylic yarn, and is super stretchy to allow your baby to move comfortably. There are no buttons or zippers, so no small parts for choking hazards or to scratch sensitive skin. Always fully supervise your baby when in any costume.

I would rate these patterns as INTERMEDIATE. However, having some experience reading patterns would be helpful.

This pattern requires the ability to complete the following (US) stitches:
Ch (chain)
Sl (slip stitch)
SC (single crochet)
HDC (half double crochet)
HDC2TOG (half double crochet two together)
DC (double crochet)
FLO (front loop only)
BLO (back loop only)

This pattern requires the ability to work in rounds, count stitches, and sew together pieces.

This pattern requires the following material:
Size J (6.0mm) crochet hook
Stitch Marker
Tapestry needle
500 yards of medium (4) weight yarn (I used ~1.5 skeins of Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn, plus some red, white, and black scrap pieces)