Saturday, May 17, 2014

~ a mermaid baby cocoon ~

My niece Jessi called and asked me if I could crochet a mermaid cocoon for her friend who is having a baby.  Of course I told her I would - here is my version of a mermaid baby cocoon.
No one I know has a baby, and the only baby doll I own is a small one.  By looking at this cocoon, it looks like it would fit a 6 month and older baby.  

Materials:
- 5 oz. 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
- J hook

 Size:  11" across x 16" long (not including tail fin) - looks like it will fit a 6 month and older baby

 Notes:
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds 1 to 36 do not count as a stitch
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook

 Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 12, join with a sl st to 1st ch, ch 2, dc in same ch as the joining sl st, dc in each remaining ch.  Join with a sl st to the 1st dc.  (12 dc)

 Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in next dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  (18 dc)

 Rnd 3:  Ch 2, dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in each dc around.  Join as before.

 Rnd 4:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in next 2 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  (24 dc)

 Rnd 5:  Repeat Rnd 3.

 Rnd 6:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in next 3 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  (30 dc)

 Rnd 7:  Repeat Rnd 3.

 Rnd 8:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in next 4 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  (36 dc)

 Rnd 9:  Repeat Rnd 3.

 Rnd 10:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in next 5 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  (42 dc)

 Rnd 11:  Repeat Rnd 3.

 Rnd 12:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in next 6 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  (48 dc)

 Rnd 13:  Repeat Rnd 3.

 Rnd 14:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in next 7 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  (54 dc)

 Rnd 15:  Repeat Rnd 3.

 Rnd 16:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in next 8 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  

 Rnd 17:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in next 9 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 9 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

 Rnd 18:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in next 10 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 10 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

 Rnd 19:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in next 11 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 11 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

 Rnd 20:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in next 12 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 12 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

 Rnds 21 - 36:  Repeat Rnd 3.

 Rnd 37:  Ch 1, sc in same dc as the joining st, ch 1, skip next dc.  *sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.

 Rnd 38:  Ch 1, sc in same sc as the joining st, sc in each sc and ch-1 space around.  Join as before.  End off.

 for tie:  ch a 37" length, weave through ch-1 spaces of Rnd 37.  Tie into a bow.

 for tail fin:
-- the ch 3's count as a dc --

 Row 1:  Ch 8, dc in the 4th ch from the hook, dc in remaining chs.  Ch 3, turn.  (6 dc)

 Row 2:  Dc in same dc as the turning ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch 3.  Ch 3, turn.

 Row 3:  Dc in same dc as the turning ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch 3.  Ch 3, turn.

 Row 4:  Dc in same dc as the turning ch 3, dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch 3.  Ch 3, turn.

 Row 5:  Dc in same dc as the turning ch 3, dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch 3.  Ch 3, turn.

 Row 6:  Dc in same dc as the turning ch 3, dc in next 12 dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch 3.  Ch 3, turn.

 -- for 1st side of tail fin:

 Row 7:  Dc in next 7 dc.  Ch 3, turn.  (8 dc)  (leave the rest of the dc unworked for now)

 Rows 8 - 9:  Dc in each dc across.  Dc in top of turning ch 3.  Ch 3, turn.

 Row 10:  Dc in each dc across.  Dc in top of turning ch 3.  Turn.

 Row 11:  Ch 2, dc in next dc (counts as 1 dc), dc in next 4 dc, dc last dc and ch 3 together.  Turn.

 Row 12:  Ch 2, dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, dc last 2 dc together.  Turn.

 Row 13:  Ch 2, dc in next dc, dc last 2 dc together.  Turn.

 Row 14:  Ch 2, dc in next dc.  End off.

 -- for 2nd side of tail fin:

 Row 7:  Join with a sl st to the 9th dc of Row 6.  Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, dc in top of turning ch 3.  Ch 3, turn.

 Rows 8 - 14:  Repeat Rows 8 - 14 of left side of tail fin.

 Flatten Rnd 1 of the cocoon and sew on the tail fin.

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 smaller size - here's a picture to show the size difference:

Materials:
- 4 oz. worsted weight acrylic
- J hook

 Notes:  same as larger cocoon

 Size:  9" x 14 1/2" (not including tail fin)

 Directions:
Rnds 1 - 17:  Same as larger cocoon.

 Rnds 18 - 32:  Repeat Rnd 3 of larger cocoon.

 Rnds 33 - 34:  Repeat Rnds 37 - 38 of larger cocoon.

 for tie:  ch a 31" length, weave through ch-1 spaces of Rnd 33.  Tie into a bow.

 Repeat directions for the tail fin of the larger cocoon.

 ***Debi Y's pattern***


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26 comments:

  1. ErikaMay 17, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    That is just to cute and very clever. Isn't it just amazing what we can do with a crochet hook? Thanks for sharing Deb.
    Have a lovely weekend!

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  2. SandraMay 17, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Sooo sweet. Know your friend will be thrilled with it. You did a great job Deb

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  3. EileenMay 17, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    This is just lovely! You do such beautiful work.

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  4. byhooks4uMay 17, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    even my grandbabies aren't little anymore...so nobody I know has a baby either..lol

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  5. CharlotteMay 17, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    Cute! I'll be looking forward to the pattern.

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  6. JamSMay 17, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    How sweet

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  7. Angélique May 17, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    How cute! You've made it very beautiful, as useual :-)

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  8. lindaMay 17, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    That's so cute the baby will look adorable in it. :)

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  9. Home MeadowsMay 17, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    Very cute Debi! I'm sure the new mother will love it. :-)

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  10. LisaMay 17, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    Yes, that is cute. Have a nice weekend, Debi.

    Hugs
    Lisa

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  11. Gramma RitaMay 17, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    So cute, Debi! :)

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  12. AnonymousMay 17, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Aw! How sweet is that? Its always fun to be asked for something specific, you know the time you put into it will be loved. :) Well done!

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  13. MelanyMay 17, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    Adorable!!

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  14. homemade@myplaceMay 17, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    so lovely, Debi!!!!!!
    xxxxxx ale

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  15. yarn and pencilMay 18, 2014 at 2:56 AM

    This it's super cute Debi and I love the minty colour
    Tracey xx

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  16. PreetiMay 18, 2014 at 4:48 AM

    Very cute, Debi!! I like the shape you created:) I can imagine it with variegated mermaid colors yarn too.
    I saw your campground video and enjoyed watching it but my page was getting refreshed so could not comment. Great place to relax on weekends!!

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  17. Sharon MarieMay 18, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    Debi, I got the package from you. I published a public apology on my blog for being so slow to say "thank you." Hope you are doing well.--Sharon

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  18. KateMay 18, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    Too cute! Love it :-)

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  19. AnonymousMay 20, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    Hello Debi,
    Well done, the cocoon looks so cute:) !

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  20. SangeethaMay 20, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    This is so so cute!! I am going to try this.

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  21. deebrieseMay 21, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    Love! This is so cute.

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  22. KimMay 28, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    That's so cute!!
    I love the tail fin, it's come out perfectly.
    :)

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  23. UnknownSeptember 3, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    I am very confused as to how this tail fin works! on row 10 it ends with ch2 then row 11 starts with ch 2 and some say dc in each and some say in next, does that mean skip one? from row 11 down I am confused. help!

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    1. hooksandyarnsSeptember 3, 2015 at 9:47 AM

      Hi Nicole. The ch 2, dc in the next dc at the beginning of Rows 11, 12, 13 and 14 are decrease stitches. You are crocheting 2 stitches into 1 to make the fins go to a point.

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    2. hooksandyarnsSeptember 3, 2015 at 11:58 AM

      Oops, forgot to tell you that I corrected Row 10 of the pattern (I took off the ch 2 at the end).

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    3. UnknownSeptember 15, 2015 at 10:25 AM

      Thank you!!

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