Crochet a Mermaid Baby Cocoon
Create a Magical Mermaid Baby Cocoon with your crochet skills! Dive into the world of crafting and bring to life a cozy and enchanting cocoon for your little one. This adorable project will not only keep your baby warm and snug but also make them look like a precious little mermaid. This delightful project allows you to showcase your creativity and love for crochet while providing a comfortable and stylish cocoon for your little bundle of joy. Let your imagination swim freely as you crochet the scales, tail, and fin, creating a truly magical and unique piece for your 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.