QUICK MERMAID TAIL, OR BLANKET OR AFGHAN
Age 2 to adult large
Copyright © 2016, Emi Harrington (Do not give away or sell this pattern, copyright protected.)
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MATERIALS:
WORSTED WEIGHT YARN worked 2 strands
(Age2- 4: 260 yds; 12-16yrs: 600 yds Adult Large: 1440 yds.)
9 mm (US M or N) hook or larger.
Yarn needle.
INSTRUCTIONS: Gauge: 2 stitches and 1 row = 1 sq inch
See a video demo here: https://youtu.be/ywu5TLxVM4s
This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF pattern on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mermaid-tail-14
This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF pattern on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mermaid-tail-14
1. Working with 2 strands of worsted weight yarn, and a 9 mm or
larger crochet hook:
larger crochet hook:
Chain 5, slip stitch to join and form a ring.
2. Chain 2, make 12 double crochet in the ring, slip stitch to join.
3. Chain 2 and turn, make 2 double crochet in each stitch around,
slip stitch to join. (24)
slip stitch to join. (24)
4. Chain 2 and turn, double crochet around, making 2 double
crochet in every 2nd stitch, slip stitch to join. (36 stitches)
crochet in every 2nd stitch, slip stitch to join. (36 stitches)
5. Age 2 to 4: Go to step 6.
Age 4 - 6: Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each
stitch around, slip stitch to join.
stitch around, slip stitch to join.
Chain 2 and turn, double crochet around, making 2
double crochet in every 6th stitch, slip stitch to join. (42
stitches)
double crochet in every 6th stitch, slip stitch to join. (42
stitches)
Age 6 - 8: Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each
stitch around, slip stitch to join.
stitch around, slip stitch to join.
Chain 2 and turn, double crochet around, making 2 double crochet in every 5th stitch, slip stitch to join. (43
stitches)
stitches)
Age 8 to 10: Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch
around, slip stitch to join.
around, slip stitch to join.
Chain 2 and turn, double crochet around, making 2 double crochet in every 4th stitch, slip stitch to join. (45 stitches)
Age 10 to 12: *Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch
around, slip stitch to join.
around, slip stitch to join.
Chain 2 and turn, double crochet around, making 2
double crochet in every 3rd stitch, slip stitch to join. (48
stitches)
double crochet in every 3rd stitch, slip stitch to join. (48
stitches)
Age 12 - 16: *Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch
around, slip stitch to join.
around, slip stitch to join.
Repeat from * for one more row.
Chain 2 and turn, double crochet around, making 2
double crochet in every 2nd stitch, slip stitch to join. ( 54
stitches)
double crochet in every 2nd stitch, slip stitch to join. ( 54
stitches)
Adult small to medium: *Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in
each stitch around, slip
each stitch around, slip
stitch to join. Repeat from * for one more row.
Chain 2 and turn, double crochet around, making 2
double crochet in every stitch, slip stitch to join. (72
stitches).
double crochet in every stitch, slip stitch to join. (72
stitches).
Adult medium to large: Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each
stitch around, slip stitch to join. Repeat from * for one more row.
stitch around, slip stitch to join. Repeat from * for one more row.
Chain 2 and turn, double crochet around, making 2 double
crochet in every stitch, slip stitch to join. (72 stitches).
crochet in every stitch, slip stitch to join. (72 stitches).
Chain 2 and turn, double crochet around, making 2 double
crochet in every 9th stitch, slip stitch to join. (81 stitches)
crochet in every 9th stitch, slip stitch to join. (81 stitches)
6. *Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch around, DO
NOT SLIP STITCH TO JOIN.
NOT SLIP STITCH TO JOIN.
(It’s optional whether or not to close the mermaid tail, but I
think it is a hazard to have it
think it is a hazard to have it
closed in case one has to get up in a hurry, however, if you wish
to , simply slip stitch to join after every row.)
to , simply slip stitch to join after every row.)
Repeat from * for:
Age 2 - 4: 12 more rows, fasten off.
Age 2 - 4: 12 more rows, fasten off.
Age 4 -6: 14 more rows, fasten off.
Age 6-8: 15 more rows, fasten off.
Age 8-10: 18 more rows, fasten off.
Age 10-12: 22 more rows, fasten off.
Age 12-16: 28 more rows, fasten off.
Adult small to medium: 36 - 40 rows, fasten off.
Adult medium to large: 40 - 44 rows, fasten off. (Add more rows
for taller persons.)
for taller persons.)
FINS: MAKE 2:
Age 2 - 8: chain 20,
Age 8 - 12: chain 24
Age 12 - 16: Chain 30
Adult small - medium: chain 32
Adult Large: chain 34
double crochet in the 4th stitch from the hook, and each
stitch of the chain.
stitch of the chain.
Chain 2 and turn, working in the back side of the stitch only,
double crochet in each stitch across the row.
double crochet in each stitch across the row.
*Turn, slip stitch into the first 3 stitches, chain 2, double crochet
in each stitch of the row, (back side only). Chain 2 and turn,
double crochet in each stitch across the row, leave the last 3
in each stitch of the row, (back side only). Chain 2 and turn,
double crochet in each stitch across the row, leave the last 3
stitches not worked.
Repeat from * until there are only approx. 6 - 8 stitches in the
row, fasten off.
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row, fasten off.
Either slip stitch or sew the 2 sections of the fins together, and attach to the end of the mermaid tail, gathering to fit. Weave all yarn ends into the finished work.
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