Waves and Mermaid Crochet Blanket in Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply Description The Waves and Mermaid Crochet Blanket is a delightful and imaginative project, perfect for kids. The blanket features a wavy ripple pattern and comes with a fun, detachable mermaid doll to make it an engaging piece for play and comfort. The blanket and mermaid are crocheted using Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply yarn in a variety of colors, making it a vibrant and eye-catching addition to any child’s room. Finished Size Blanket: 75 x 85 cm Mermaid: 25 cm tall Materials Needle Sizes 4.00mm and 3.00mm crochet hooks Tapestry needle Stitch marker Tension 20 treble crochets and 10 rows to 10 cm using a 4.00mm crochet hook. Instructions Overview Blanket Ripple Pattern: Worked in treble crochet with a striped ripple effect. Stripe Sequence: The blanket follows a set color sequence alternating between all the colors (A to E) to create the wave design. Construction: The blanket is crocheted flat in rows, and the ripple effect is created by increasing and decreasing stitches at regular intervals. Mermaid Doll Head and Body: The mermaid is crocheted in the round in the amigurumi style, starting from a magic ring for the head and shaping through increases and decreases. Tail: The mermaid’s tail fin is shaped by increasing stitches, and the body transitions into the tail, using a color change for definition. Hair: Made separately using color E and sewn onto the head, styled in curls. Finishing: The mermaid is stuffed with polyester filling, and facial details are embroidered with red thread. Stitch Patterns Treble Crochet (TR): Used for the blanket and most of the mermaid’s body. Double Crochet (DC): Used for shaping and details in the mermaid’s body. Half Treble Crochet (HTR): Used for small details in the mermaid’s top. Finishing Blanket: Sew in all ends and block to the specified size. Mermaid: Stuff the body and sew the pieces together. Embroider the facial features and attach the top to the body. Designer Naturally Yarns Yarn Size DK/8ply Recommended Yarn Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply Notions Stitch marker, tapestry needle, polyester stuffing
