This adult-sized mermaid tail afghan/blanket CROCHET PATTERN is of my own design. It is a cocoon-style "afghan" that a person can wear that looks like a mermaid tail.
THIS IS NOT A FINISHED PRODUCT. THIS IS A CROCHET PATTERN ONLY. If you wish to order a custom-made Mermaid Tail, please see: https://www.etsy.com/listing/223743948/crochet-child-size-mermaid-tail-afghan?ref=shop_home_active_7
This is an intermediate level pattern.
Unlike some mermaid tail afghans, my version is a little wider and longer than average. The finished adult afghan fits a person of average height but can definitely made longer if desired. The cocoon portion of the afghan measures approximately 43-45 inches long and 42-44 inches around (I give a sizing "wiggle room" range to allow for a tighter or looser tension). I designed this afghan to be wider and longer than the average mermaid afghan pattern out there because I wanted it to be roomy and long enough for comfort. It can be worn as a lap afghan or pulled up to your chest/underarms.
The scale stitch included in the pattern is my own version of the stitch, which gives the mermaid tail a fine, scaly textured appearance.
I had a great deal of fun creating the mermaid afghan patterns and worked very hard to make them available for purchase. I'm excited to share them with others who also share an affinity for crochet as well as mermaids. :)
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Supplies Needed:
Size “I” Hook
Size “J” Hook
Yarn Needle
Color A – Red Heart Frosty Green (28 oz. OR 1,456 yards of 4 Medium Worsted Weight Yarn)
Color B – Red Heart Light Blue (21 oz. OR 1,092 yards of 4 Medium Worsted Weight Yarn)
Color C – Red Heart Pale Green (21 oz. OR 1,092 yards of 4 Medium Worsted Weight Yarn)
For a solid-colored afghan, the total amount of yarn needed is 70 oz. OR 3,640 Yards
Stitches Used:
• Chain Stitch
• Slip Stitch
• Single Crochet
• Half Double Crochet
• Double Crochet
• Scale Stitch
• Double Crochet Two Together
• Half Double Crochet Two Together