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Rolling Shells Cozy Crochet Pattern

The Rolling Shells Cozy Crochet Pattern is a very versatile pattern that can be used for bowl cozies, plants/flower pot covers; and a great way to dress up your home decor.

The cozy makes a cute cover for your pet’s food bowls; a great gift for teachers; moms and dads, and just about anyone that wants to give a little something special or anyone.

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Rolling Shells Cozy Free Crochet Pattern

Information Needed

US Terminology
Beginner Friendly

Materials:
MC 30-45 yds of #4 ply Worsted Weight Yarn
CC 30-45 yds of #4 ply Worsted Weight Yarn
US H or 5mm Crochet Hook
Tape Measure
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
st = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color

Finished Sizes:
4” round x 3” tall
6” round x 4” tall

Notes:
ch 2 does NOT count as a stitch.
the bowl cozy is worked in the round.
due to different thicknesses of yarn, you may need to go up or down a hook size to meet Gauge.
since the pattern calls for 2 different colors, it would be best to use the same brands of yarn or at least the same thickness.

Special Note:
The pattern calls for using the Carrying Colors Method. This allows you to carry your MC and CC up the rows without fastening off.

Special Stitches:
Beg Shell = (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in same ch-1 sp
Shell = (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in same ch-1 sp

Gauge:
US H or 5mm Crochet Hook
16 hdc x 12 rows = 4″

Gauge Swatch:
The Gauge Swatch will follow the instructions for R1-R6 of the Bottom of the Cozy.

Video Tutorial:
Carrying Colors

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4″ x 3″ Cozy Crochet Pattern

Bottom

R1: Make a Magic Circle, ch 2, 6 hdc in magic circle, sl st in 1st hdc to join. (6 hdc)

R2: 2 hdc in 1st hdc, 2 hdc in next st. sl st in 1st hdc to join. (12 hdc)

R3: 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next st. *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st. rep from * around. sl st in 1st hdc to join. (18 hdc)

R4: 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next 2 st. *2 hdc in next st, hdc in 2 next st. rep from * around. sl st in 1st hdc to join. (24 hdc)

R5: 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next 3 st. *2 hdc in next st, hdc in 3 next st. rep from * around. sl st in 1st hdc to join. (30 hdc)

R6: 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next 4 st. *2 hdc in next st, hdc in 4 next st. rep from * around. sl st in 1st hdc to join. (36 hdc)

R7: hdc in each st around. (36 hdc)

Body

R1: using your CC, attach yarn with a sl st in 1st hdc, Beg Shell in same st, sk 2 sts, *Shell in next st, sk 2 st. rep from * around. sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your MC (12 Shells)

R2: Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your CC (12 Shells)

R3: Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your MC (12 Shells)

R4: Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your CC (12 Shells)

Special Note:
The Shells below will be different from the Shells above.
Beg Shell: (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in same ch-1 sp
Shell: (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in same ch-1 sp

R5: Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in top of ch 3 to join. (12 Shells)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

6″ x 4″ Cozy Crochet Pattern

Bottom

Repeat R1-R6

R7: 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next 4 st. *2 hdc in next st, hdc in 4 next st. rep from * around. sl st in 1st hdc to join. (42 hdc)

R8: hdc in each st around. (42 hdc)

Body

R2: Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your CC (14 Shells)

R3: Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your MC (14 Shells)

R4: Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your CC (14 Shells)

R5: Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your MC (14 Shells)

Special Note:
The Shells below will be different from the Shells above.
Beg Shell: (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in same ch-1 sp
Shell: (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in same ch-1 sp

R5: Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in top of ch 3 to join. (14 Shells)

Fasten off and weave in ends.