Close up of pink, purple, blue and teal sparkly scales of mermaid tail crochet blanket by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns, Mermaid Me Blanket

Do You Want to Be a Mermaid?

When my daughter was little she dreamed of being a mermaid and becoming "part of that world". With lots of sparkle, jewel-tones of the sea, and fin-like texture the Mermaid Me Blanket can bring your little one's imagination to life! Worked in simple motifs and then joined-as-you-go, constructing the tail is very easy. The sparkly fringe is crocheted right along with the border to make it even simpler. Lots of pictures, diagrams and special notes will help you make a mermaid tail blanket that will transform your little loved one into a sparkly mermaid and be treasured for years to come. (It is a blanket that lays over your lap, not a cocoon.)

Design Wars Mini-Challenge Swanky Mermaid Me Blanket

This blanket was made with Red Heart Yarns Swanky--a new sequined worsted weight yarn with shimmery sheen and lovely drape! The jewel-toned colors are perfect for this design, too. But there are endless options if you don't have access to Swanky or just want something a little less delicate (Swanky is perfect for a photo-prop, but not ideal for play). One that I played with was this one...

It's Red Heart Unforgettable in just two shades--Dragonfly and Tidal, but you could use more colors, too. Some of my testers worked it up in a bunch of different colors that I loved. So use your imagination and have fun!

This pattern may look tricky but the motif is actually very simple. And I provide lots of help with diagrams to help in the joining process--which is JOIN-AS-YOU-GO!! Phew. I like that! I rate the skill level of this pattern at experiened only because of the joining. But with the extra detailed explanation I provide or previous experience with join-as-you-go, you'll be connecting those little scales and making your very own mermaid tail in no time!

This was my Design Wars mini-challenge entry, so it was really about making something kinda impressive and bold, not necessarily practical. I think this fits the bill!

You can start to work on making that little girl (or yourself) your very own mermaid tail blanket! Find the pattern right here on Felted Button, on Etsy or LoveCrafts.

Isn't imagination the BEST?!!

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