Crochet Sunshine and Shells Baby Cocoon & Hat Set
Introducing the Crochet Sunshine and Shells Baby Cocoon & Hat Set, a delightful and charming ensemble perfect for your little one. This adorable set is carefully handcrafted with love and attention to detail, ensuring a cozy and comfortable fit for your baby. The cocoon design provides a snug and secure feeling, wrapping your little bundle of joy in warmth and softness. Whether you're looking for a special gift for a baby shower or simply want to dress your own little one in something special, the Crochet Sunshine and Shells Baby Cocoon & Hat Set is the perfect choice. Its versatile design makes it suitable for both boys and girls, and the soft, breathable fabric ensures your baby's comfort throughout the day. So why wait? Treat your little sunshine to this adorable and cozy cocoon and hat set, and watch them shine bright like the sun!
Size: Newborn-3 Months
Materials: Red Heart Soft Baby Steps Yarn- 2 Skeins, 5 oz each or any soft worsted weight yarn desired.
Crochet Hook, Size H or hook to obtain proper gauge
Abbreviations: Ch-Chain Sc-Single Crochet Dc-Double Crochet St-Stitch
Beginning Shell Pattern: Ch 3, Skip 2 Sts, 5 Dc in next St, Skip next 2 Sts.
Shell Pattern: Dc in St, Skip 2 Sts, 5 Dc in next st, Skip next 2 Sts.
Gauge: 3”x 3” Shell Pattern Swatch = 2 Shell repeats x 5 Rows.
Note: Pattern is worked in the round and all joining stitches are joined to the beginning stitch.
Cocoon 24” x 18”
Make a Magic Ring.
Row 1: Ch 2 (Does not count as a stitch now and throughout), 12 Dc in Magic Ring, Join to beginning Dc. Pull Tail to tighten ring. = 12 Dc
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 Dc in each St around, Join to beginning. = 24 Dc
Row 3: Ch 2, *2 Dc in first St, 1 Dc in next St*, Repeat **around, Join. = 36 Dc.
Row 4: Ch 2, *2 Dc in first St, 1 Dc in next 2 Sts*, Repeat ** around, Join. = 48 Dc
Row 5: Ch 2, *2 Dc in first St, 1 Dc in next 3 Sts*, Repeat ** around, Join. = 60 Dc
Row 6: Ch 2, *2 Dc in first St, 1 Dc in next 4 Sts *, Repeat ** around, Join. = 72 Dc
Row 7: Ch 2, * 2 Dc in first St, 1 Dc in next 5 Sts*, Repeat ** around, Join. = 84 Dc
Row 8: Chain 3 (Counts as 1st Dc now and throughout), Skip next 2 Sts, 5 Dc in next St, Skip next 2 Sts (Beginning Shell Pattern made), *Dc in next St, Skip next 2 Sts, 5 Dc in next St, Skip next 2 Sts* Shell Pattern Made, Repeat** 13 times. Join to the top of Ch 3. = 14 Shell Pattern Repeats (including Beginning Shell Pattern).
Rows 9 – 31: Repeat row 8.
Row 32-33: Ch 1 Sc around = 84 Sc
Row 34: Ch 1, *Sc in 4 Sts, Ch 3, Sc in same St (Picot Made)* Repeat Around, Join. Finish Off and Weave in ends = 21 Picot
Hat 13” Circumference
Make Magic Ring
Row 1: Ch 1, Sc 8 in Ring. Join. = 8 Sc
Row 2: Ch1, Sc in 1st St,* 3 Dc in next St, Sc in next St*. Repeat ** around, Join. = 4 sc, 4 Dc Clusters.
Row 3: Ch 3, Skip St, 5 Dc in next St, Skip St (Beginning Shell Pattern Made),* Dc in next St, Skip St, 5 Dc in next St, Skip St ( Shell Pattern Made)*, Repeat ** around, Join. = 4 Shell Pattern Repeats.
Row 4: Ch 3, Skip 1 St,* 3 Dc in next St, 1 Dc in next St, 3 Dc in next St, Skip St ◊, Dc in next St, Skip St*. Repeat ** around 4 times ending at ◊, Join. = 4 Repeats.
Row 5: Ch 3, Skip St,*5 Dc in next St, Skip St, Dc in next St, Skip St*, Repeat ** around, Join. = 8 Shell Pattern Repeats.
Row 6: Ch 3,* Skip 2 Sts, 5 Dc in next St, Skip 2 Sts, Dc in next St* Repeat Around, Join. = 8 Shell Pattern Repeats
7.-9: Repeat Row 6
Row 10: Ch 1, Sc in each st around, Join.
Row 11: Ch 1 Turn, Sc in each around, Join. (This is the only round you turn)
Row 12: Ch 1, Reverse Sc in each St around, Join. Finish off and weave in ends.
Congratulations… You now have a beautiful Sunshine and Shells Cocoon Set!!