It’s time for another free crochet pattern release! The newest free crochet pattern is a Newborn Pea Pod Cocoon Crochet Pattern, and it is precious! It’s ideal as a newborn photo prop, or for a unique new baby gift.
Supplies
Loops & Threads Impeccable (Deep Forest & Forest)
Size I Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations
Ch: chain
St: stitch
Sl: slip
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
Dc2tog: work 2 double crochet stitches together as one (decrease)
See my Crochet Stitches Guide for step by step directions to the most common crochet stitches.
An ad-free printable PDF version of this pattern is also available. :)
Note
The chain 3 at the end of rows does not count as a stitch.
Free Pea Pod Cocoon Crochet Pattern
With dark green yarn, chain 3. Join into a ring.
Row 1: Ch 3. 12 dc in ring. Ch 3, turn. (12 sts)
Row 2: 2dc in first st, *2dc in next st; repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. (24 sts)
Row 3: Dc in first st, 2dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2dc in next st; repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. (36 sts)
Row 4: Dc in first st, dc in next st, 2dc in next st, *dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st; repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. (48 sts)
Row 5: Dc in first st, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, *dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st; repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. (60 sts)
Row 6: Dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st, *dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st; repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. (72 sts)
Row 7-25: Dc in each st across. Ch 3, turn. (72 sts)
Row 26: Dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. (60 sts)
Row 27: Dc in first st, dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. (48 sts)
Row 28: Dc in first st, dc in next st, dc2tog, *dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. (36 sts)
Row 29: Dc in first st, dc2tog, *dc in next st, dc2tog; repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. (24 sts)
Row 30: *Dc2tog; repeat from * across. (12 sts)
Fasten off.
Edging
With light green yarn:
- Attach yarn to one end, with the outside facing you, and ready to work single crochet stitches around the tip.
- Work a single crochet in each stitch around the end of the pod, stopping where the two long open sides meet.
- Continue to work single crochet stitches down the length of the pod, toward the middle, through both layers of the opening, stitching them together to close it. Stop when you reach the approximate center of the opening. Fasten off.
- Attach the yarn at the opposite end of the pod, and repeat steps 1 and 2. On this end, you will stop stitching the opening together when you reach the point when you have an opening of your desired size. It should be large enough to fit a newborn through, and close enough to the top for the baby’s face to show. Do not fasten off.
- Continue working single crochet stitches, through one layer only, along the remaining opening sides. Work around the other side of the opening, and join to your stopping point from step 4. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Please remember, as with all novelty items and babies/children, to never leave a baby or young child unsupervised with items like this. :-)
If you enjoy crocheting for babies, check out some of my other baby crochet patterns:
A cute caterpillar cocoon and hat set.
A dapper baby bow tie (which can double as a bow headband for girls!).
A precious pair of baby booties–add the flower for girls or leave them plain for boys.
Be sure to check out all of the FREE KNITTING PATTERNS AND FREE CROCHET PATTERNS on the blog!
Best,
Tammy
What a precious little pod and what a sweet picture :) Simply adorable!
thank you for sharing this fun pattern at the Thursday Favorite things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo
You’re welcome–and thank you!! :-)
This is so cute. I have zero skills with crochet however but I have a few friends that do so I will be sure to send this on to them. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.
Sweet pattern. I also love the basket. Where did you find it?
What a precious little pea in a pod! lol! I really need to try crocheting again. Thanks for sharing the pattern with Share Your Cup. I’m sure it’s not intentional, but I’m not seeing a link back to the party.
hugs,
Jann
super sweet