Crochet Whimsical Textured Shell Baby Set Free Pattern

Crochet Whimsical Textured Shell Baby Set

This baby set includes a hat and a cocoon, both adorned with a lovely textured shell stitch. The cocoon provides a cozy space for little ones while the hat keeps them snug. Suitable for beginners, this pattern uses basic stitches and provides detailed steps to guide you through each part of the project.

Materials

• Sport weight yarn (100% cotton preferred)
• Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
• Yarn needle for weaving ends
• Stitch markers

Gauge

12 shells = 6 inches in width; gauge is not critical for this project.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space

Instructions

Hat

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as dc), 11 dc in the ring. Join with sl st to first dc. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 2, dc in same stitch, 2 dc in each stitch around. Join. (24 dc)
4. Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join. (36 dc)
5. Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join. (48 dc)
6. Begin shell stitch: Ch 3, *skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in next stitch (shell created), skip 2 stitches*; repeat from * to * around. Join.
7. Continue shell stitches until the hat measures 6 inches from the crown.
8. Finish with a round of sc, then sl st to close. Weave in ends.

Cocoon

1. Start with a foundation chain of 60 stitches.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (58 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Start shell pattern: *dc in next 2 stitches, 5 dc in next stitch*; repeat to end. (Count the shells accordingly to fit the length desired.)
4. Continue working in the shell pattern until the cocoon measures 20 inches long.
5. Work 3 rows of sc around the top edge to create a cuff, and then finish off. Weave in ends.

Finishing

Gently wash and block the hat and cocoon to shape. This set makes a perfect gift for baby showers or to keep your little one stylish and cozy!