Do you ever want a mindless crochet project? Then the Delta Cocoon Free Crochet Pattern is for you!

 

Delta Cocoon Free Crochet Pattern by Life and Yarn
Delta Cocoon Free Crochet Pattern by Life and Yarn

Once you get that pattern repeat in your head it just flows off of your hook while you listen to music, watch a movie or maybe your favorite podcast? Well, the Delta Cocoon is just that!

Don’t be intimidated by the intricate looking shell pattern. Just a few simple row repeats and you will be on your way to breezing through this project. When you’re done, you won’t even believe how fast it went!

Designed to be easy to wear and style, this cocoon is for everyone. I designed this cocoon in three size groupings, Petite, Standard and Plus. If you are an in between size you can go up or down for the fit you desire!

Delta Cocoon
Delta Cocoon Free Crochet Pattern by Life and Yarn

As always…

You can grab a copy of the Delta Cocoon on Ravelry or Etsy for just $3 if you want a Printable PDF.
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ANNOUNCEMENT!

Something really exciting happened with Delta! Delta is now a KIT for a LIMITED TIME with Mary Maxim! If you already have yarn, you can purchase the pattern for the Delta Cocoon on Ravelry or Etsy for $3!

Materials

5.00 mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
1450 (1740, 2030) yds #3 DK
Mary Maxim Prism

Gauge

20 sts x 12 rows is 4”x4”     in FPDC/BPDC

Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations

  • Chain Stitch – CH – yarn over, pull yarn through stitch on hook.
  • Slip Stitch – Sl St – Insert hook into stitch or space, yarn over, pull yarn through both loops on hook.
  • Half Double Crochet – HDC – Yarn over, insert hook into stitch or space, yarn over, pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 3 loops on hook.
  • Double Crochet – DC – Yarn over, insert hook into stitch or space, pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining loops.
  • Front Post Double Crochet – FPDC – Yarn over, insert hook from front to back around the HDC of the previous row, not in the “V”, pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining loops.
  • Back Post Double Crochet – BPHDC – Yarn over, insert hook from back to front around the HDC of the previous row, not in the “V”, pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining loops.
  • * * – Designates a repeat.
  • NOTE – Chain 3 counts as a stitch (DC).
  • SIZES – Petit (Standard/Plus) Petit (xs/s/m) Standard (s/m/l) Plus ( m/l/xl)

Main Panel

Row 1
CH 158 (182, 206)
SC in the 2nd chain from the hook, *skip next 2 chains, place 7 DC in next chain, skip 2 chains, SC in next chain*, * * Repeat to end.

Row 2
CH 4 (counts as TR), turn, skip first SC and next DC, *DC in next 5 DC sts, skip next 3 sts*,
* * Repeat across ending with a set of 5 DCs then place 1 TR in last SC stitch.

Row 3
CH 3 (counts as DC), turn, 3 DC in first TR, skip next 2 DC, SC in DC, *Skip next 2 DC, place 7 DC in between last skipped DC and next DC, skip next 2 DC, SC in next DC*, * * Repeat across to end placing 4 DC in turning CH 4 of previous row.

Row 4
CH 3 (counts as DC), turn, DC in next 2 DC, Skip next 3 sts, *DC in next 5 DC sts, skip next 3 sts *, * * Repeat across to last 3 DC and turning CH 3 to end with 3 DC sts.

Row 5
CH 1, turn, SC in first DC, * Skip next 2 DC, place 7 DC in between last skipped DC and next DC, skip next 2 DC, SC in next DC*, * * Repeat across to end placing last SC in the 3rd turning chain of previous row.

Rows 6 – 48
Repeat Rows 2-5.
Finish off and weave in your ends.

Assembly

Lay your panel flat and so that the rows are horizontal in front of you. Fold your top and bottom corners into the middle to create pointed sides. Starting from the corners you have brought together, seam in leaving a 5-1/2 inch opening at the end. This is the arm hole.

Trim

Sleeves/Cuffs
Reattach your yarn at the seam you created for the arm opening.

Round 1
CH 1, HDC evenly around, approximately 42 sts. Be sure to have an even number.

Rounds 2 – 6
CH 2, *FPDC/BPDC* around. [42 total stitches]

Round 7
CH 1, FPDC around first 2 FPDC sts skipping over the BPDC, then *FPDC/BPDC*
[40 total stitches]

Rounds 8 – 13
CH 2, *FPDC/BPDC* around. [40 total stitches]

Round 14
CH 1, FPDC around first 2 FPDC sts skipping over the BPDC, then *FPDC/BPDC*
[38 total stitches]

Rounds 15 – 17
CH 2, *FPDC/BPDC* around. [38 total stitches]
Finish off and weave in your ends.

Body Opening
Reattach your yarn at one of the side seam openings that have created the body opening.

Round 1
CH 1, HDC evenly around, approximately 228 (268, 308) sts. Be sure to have an even number.

Rounds 2 – 7
CH 2, *FPDC/BPDC* around. [228 (268, 308) total stitches]
Finish off and weave in your ends.

Posted by:briannaiaropoli

6 replies on “Delta Cocoon Free Crochet Pattern”

      1. Yes there are links but not for the free pattern!!!!! What a rip off m, Your pattern is nice but not worth the turmoil of trying to find it!@!!!!

      2. The patter WAS free but is currently contracted with Mary Maxim, it will not be free again until the contract is over, as stated in the post, sorry.

    1. Delta is currently a color with Mary Maxim so the free pattern is unavailable until the contract is up! You can grab a kit or a PDF, the links are in the post!

      Reply

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