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***
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.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
Sooo sweet. Know your friend will be thrilled with it. You did a great job Deb
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely! You do such beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteeven my grandbabies aren't little anymore...so nobody I know has a baby either..lol
ReplyDeleteCute! I'll be looking forward to the pattern.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet
ReplyDeleteHow cute! You've made it very beautiful, as useual :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute the baby will look adorable in it. :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute Debi! I'm sure the new mother will love it. :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, that is cute. Have a nice weekend, Debi.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lisa
So cute, Debi! :)
ReplyDeleteAw! 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!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!
ReplyDeleteso lovely, Debi!!!!!!
ReplyDeletexxxxxx ale
This it's super cute Debi and I love the minty colour
ReplyDeleteTracey xx
Very cute, Debi!! I like the shape you created:) I can imagine it with variegated mermaid colors yarn too.
ReplyDeleteI saw your campground video and enjoyed watching it but my page was getting refreshed so could not comment. Great place to relax on weekends!!
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
ReplyDeleteToo cute! Love it :-)
ReplyDeleteHello Debi,
ReplyDeleteWell done, the cocoon looks so cute:) !
This is so so cute!! I am going to try this.
ReplyDeleteLove! This is so cute.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute!!
ReplyDeleteI love the tail fin, it's come out perfectly.
:)
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!
ReplyDeleteHi 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.
DeleteOops, forgot to tell you that I corrected Row 10 of the pattern (I took off the ch 2 at the end).
DeleteThank you!!
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