~ 'blue skies' preemie baby cocoon

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

Size:  8" x 11 1/2"

Notes:
- I crochet a little tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds. 1 - 5 does not count as a st

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make your 1st ch a little loose), work 12 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st.  2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  (24 dc)

Rnd 3:  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.

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

Rnd 5:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in each of next 3 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 6:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, skip next 2 dc.  *3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnds 7 - 24:  Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same dc, skip next 2 dc.  *3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 25:  Ch 1, sc in same st as the joining st.  Sc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ 'Bippity Bop' preemie baby cocoon ~

 

Materials:
- 2 1/2 oz. Bernat Dippity Dots in teal
- J hook

Size:  7 1/2" x 11"

Notes:
- I crochet a little tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds 1 and 2 do not count as a stitch
- v-st= (dc, ch 1, dc)
- small shell = (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
- large shell = (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc)

Notes about Bernat Dippity Dots:
- this is a size 'medium 4' yarn
- it is an acrylic/nylon/polyester blend
- this yarn is tricky to work with because of the little pom-pom dots
- and also because of the little pom-pom dots, it's very hard to unravel if you make a mistake

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make the 1st ch a little loose), work 12 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook.  Join with a sl st to the 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st.  2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  (24 dc)

Rnd 3:  (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same dc as the joining st, skip next dc, v-st in next dc, skip next dc.  *small shell in next dc, skip next dc, v-st in next dc, skip next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 4:  Sl st over to ch-1 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, v-st in next v-st, ch 1.  *small shell in next small shell, ch 1, v-st in next v-st, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 5:  Sl st over to ch-1 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same space, small shell in next v-st.  *large shell in next small shell, small shell in next v-st.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnds 6 - 19:  Sl st over to ch-1 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same space, small shell in next small shell.  *large shell in next large shell, small shell in next small shell.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 20:  Ch 1, sc in same st as the joining st.  Sc in each dc around with 2 sc in each ch-1 space.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ cute clusters preemie baby cocoon ~

Here's another preemie baby cocoon that I finished up last night.  I crocheted it with Red Heart Super Saver in 'turqua' and I Love This Yarn! in a variegated that I don't know the name of.  Sorry. 

This is the bottom motif:

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
   - 3 oz. aqua
   - 1/2 oz. variegated
- J hook

Size:  8" side to side  11" top to bottom

Notes:
- I crochet a little tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds do not counts as a stitch
- beginning cluster:  ch 2, yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 3 loops.
- cluster:  yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 4 loops.

Directions:
Rnd 1:  With variegated ch 3 (make your 1st ch a little loose) work 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Beginning cluster in same dc as joining st, ch 2.  *cluster in next dc, ch 2.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning cluster. 

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc in same beginning cluster, ch 3.  *sc in next cluster, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 4:  Sl st into ch-3 space, (ch 3, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1.  *4 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 5:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining st.  Sc in each dc and ch-1 space around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

Rnd 6:  Join aqua with a sl st to any sc, ch 2, dc in same st.  Dc in each sc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 7:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining st.  Dc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 8:  Beginning cluster in same st as joining st, ch 1, skip next dc.  *cluster in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to beginning cluster. 

Rnd 9:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining st.  Dc in each cluster and ch-1 space around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 10:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining st.  Dc in each dc around.  Join as before.

Rnds 11 - 25:  Repeat Rnds 8 - 10 consecutively.  At end of Rnd 25, end off.

Rnd 26:  Join variegated with a sl st to any dc.  Sc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***
 

~ 'little boy blue' preemie baby cocoon ~

Here's a preemie baby cocoon for the little fella's.

These little cocoon's are a quick and easy project.  It did take me 2 evenings of crocheting to complete this one though since I had to figure things out.  My next one probably won't take as long.

This is the motif I used for the bottom.

 

 

Materials:

- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic

   - 1/2 oz. variegated

   - 2 1/2 oz. blue

- J hook

 

Size:  8" side to side  11" top to bottom

 

Notes:

- I crochet a little tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook

- the ch 2 at the beginning of the dc rnds do not count as a stitch

 

Directions:

Rnd 1:  With variegated ch 3 (make your 1st ch a little loose), 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

 

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as joining.  2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  (24 dc)

 

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc in same dc as joining, 3 dc in next dc.  *sc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

 

Rnd 4:  Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 1, 2 sc in same dc, ch 3.  *2 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc group, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  End off.

 

Rnd 5:  Join blue with a sc to any sc.  Sc in each sc with 3 sc in each ch-3 space around.  Join as before. 

 

Rnd 6:  Ch 2, dc in same sc as joining.  Dc in each sc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

 

Rnds 7 - 8:  Ch 2, dc in same dc as joining.  Dc in each dc around.  Join as before.

 

Rnd 9:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same dc as joining, skip next 2 dc.  *3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

 

Rnds 10 - 25:  Repeat Rnds 7, 8 & 9 consecutively.  End off.

 

Rnd 26:  Join variegated with a sc in any dc.  Sc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

 

***Debi Y's pattern*** 

~ 'so precious' preemie baby cocoon ~

Oh my gosh - doesn't this make you want a baby?  Ok - maybe just one to babysit for a little bit.  :)

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
  - small amount yellow
  - 1 1/2 oz. variegated
  - 3 oz. rose
- J hook

Size:  8" side to side  11" top to bottom

Notes:
- I crochet a little tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnd 1 and Rnds 7 through 26 do not count as a stitch

Directions:
Rnd 1:  With yellow ch 3 (make your 1st ch a little loose), 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, 2 sc in same dc as the joining st.  2 sc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.  (24 sc)

Rnd 3:  Join variegated with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1, sc 1st sc and the next sc together, ch 3.  *sc next 2 sc together, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc. 

Rnd 4:  Sl st into ch-3 space, ch 1, (sc, 2 dc, sc) in same ch-3 space.  (sc, 2 dc, sc) in each ch-3 space around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

Rnd 5:  Join rose with a sc in 1st dc of any 'sc, 2 dc, sc' group, sc in next dc, ch 3.  *sc in each of next 2 dc's, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 6:  Ch 1, sc in same sc as the joining st, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 space.  *sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 space.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 7:  Ch 2, dc in same sc as the joining st.  Dc in each sc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnds 8 - 26:  Ch 2, dc in same dc as the joining st.  Dc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  At end of Rnd 26, end off.

Rnd 27:  Join variegated with a sl st to any dc, sc same dc and next dc together, ch 3.  *sc next 2 dc together, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a st st to 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

This motif is on the bottom.  I was going for a flower look, but I don't think that's what it came out looking like.  Kind of reminds me of the sun. 

This one is for the little girls, so I'm going to work on one for the little boys today.  :)

~ wiggles baby hat ~

Crocheted this little wiggles baby hat today while watching a JAG dvd.  I've already started another one.  :)

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Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
   - hat color
   - wiggles color
- J hook

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

Directions:
Rnd 1:  With hat color, ch 3 (make your 1st chain a little large), work 12 dc into the 3rd ch from the hook.  Join with a sl st to the 1st dc.  (12 dc)

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

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

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

Rnds 5 - 10:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining, dc in each dc around.  Join as before. 

Rnd 11:  Ch 4, skip next dc.  *dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4. 

Rnd 12:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining.  Sc in each dc and ch-1 space around.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.  End off.

for wiggles:
Join wiggles color with a sl st around any dc, (ch 3, 3 dc) around same dc. *turn piece counter-clockwise, 4 dc around next dc. Turn piece clockwise, 4 dc around next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3. End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ baby blankie 7c - Candy drops ~

~ Candy drops ~

I finally finished this little blankie last night.  I don't know what's been going on lately, but my crocheting has slowed down considerably.  That's really strange for me, but I'm sure it'll pick back up again soon.

This blankie is crocheted with discontinued Red Heart Sparkling and Red Heart Jeweltones yarns.  Both yarns are 4-ply worsted weight acrylics with sparklies.  I used a 'J' hook and it measures 27" x 32".

The little motifs are just 3 rounds of dc:

~~The ch 2's do not count as a st.~~

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to 1st dc. (12 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around. Join as before. (24 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in 1st dc, dc in next dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before. End off.

For the joining border, I used white and the flat braid method. The link to that is here:

http://knitting-crochet.wonderhowto.com/how-to/join-granny-squares-with-crochet-flat-brain-joining-233233/

You'll have to watch all 4 videos.

The 1st sc rnd will be an increase rnd with 2 sc in 1st dc, sc in the next 2 dc, 2 sc in the next dc - and so on.  Then you will follow with the connecting chain method.  The circles are connected by 4 loops on each side.

For the little fill-in squares:  I used white and they are the beginning of a granny square, then a round of sc with the corners being (sc, ch 1, sc to the blanket, ch 1, sc) as I go.

It's a very simple pattern that looks very cute when it's done.  :)

Here are more pictures to help you through the joining and the little fill-in square.

Start with your 3 round dc circles -

add 1 increase round of sc.  - 2 sc in the 1st dc, sc in each of next 2 dc - *2 sc in the next dc, sc in each of next 2 dc. Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.

Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining, ch 3, skip next sc.  *sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next sc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.  End off.







Now is a good time to weave in the ends.



Following the directions in the video (the link is above) join the 2nd circle by linking only 4 of the loops.  Do that with however many circles you would like to make a strip.

For this demo - I am only doing a block of 4 circles.

When you are finished with your 1st strip, you will now be working on your 2nd strip.  Join your 1st motif of the 2nd strip with 4 loops on the side.  Notice the 2 free loops between the 2 sets of 4 joining loops on the 1st motif of the 1st strip.  They are left open. 

Now join your 2nd motif to 4 loops of the 1st motif of the 2nd strip.  You will crochet 2 ch-3 loops, skip 2 loops on the 2nd motif of the 1st strip, join to 4 loops of the 2nd motif on the 1st strip and then finish the ch-3 loops around.

  

This is what is will look like when you are done. 



Ch 4, (2dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2) in the 4th ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to top of ch 3.

Ch 1, sc in the same ch as the joining st, sc in the next 2 dc, (sc, ch 1) in the ch-2 corner space.

Sc around the sc of the joining loop.  Ch 1.

Sc in the ch-2 corner space.

sc in the next 3 dc, (sc, ch 1) in the next ch-2 corner space.

sc around the sc of the joining loop.  Ch 1.

Repeat the last 2 steps 2 more times.

Sc in the ch-2 corner space, join with a sl st to the 1st sc.  End off.

   

~ wiggles preemie baby blankie ~

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (I used Herrschners Worsted 8)
   - 8 oz. off-white for blanket
   - various colors for wiggles
- I hook

Size:  21" x 24"

Notes: 
- I crochet tight so you may need to adjust the size of your hook
- you can make this blanket any size you would like - just make sure to chain an odd number of chains

Directions:
Row 1:  With off-white ch 95, dc in 4th chain from hook.  Dc in each ch across.  Turn.  (93 dc)

Rows 2 - 3:  Ch 3, dc in each dc across, dc in top of beginning ch 3.  Turn.

Row 4:  Ch 4, skip next dc, dc in next dc.  *ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc.  Repeat from * across.  Turn.

Row 5:  Ch 3, dc in each dc and ch 1 space across.  Dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch 4.  Turn.

Rows 6 - 7:  Ch 3, dc in each dc across, dc in top of beginning ch 3.  Turn.

Rows 8 - 39:  Repeat Rows 4 - 7.  At end of Row 39, end off.

- for wiggles (on dc, ch 1 rows):

Join color with a sl st around 1st st, 3 dc around same st.  *Turn, 4 dc around next st.  Repeat from * across.  End off.

- for edging:

Join off-white with a sc in any corner, (ch 2, sc) in same corner. Sc evenly around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner stitch, and a ch 3 to skip a wiggles row.


***Debi Y's pattern***