tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263768960419797157.post790918084178295636..comments2023-09-11T04:26:46.640-07:00Comments on Stitches: Crochet Mermaid TailSherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616476182638338777noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263768960419797157.post-89939244661477660402019-07-24T19:57:53.641-07:002019-07-24T19:57:53.641-07:00Is this a waist length mermaid tail or chest lengt...Is this a waist length mermaid tail or chest length like a cocoon?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562490583346426277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263768960419797157.post-54106268837878398582019-05-20T03:07:40.551-07:002019-05-20T03:07:40.551-07:00We are really grateful for your blog post. You wil...We are really grateful for your blog post. You will find a lot of approaches after visiting your post. I was exactly searching for. Thanks for such post and please keep it up. Great work.<br /><a href="https://disqus.com/by/mermaidtailsforadults/" rel="nofollow">Mermaid tails for adults</a><br />Samiullahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242594581825473355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263768960419797157.post-70485050411594440802018-07-23T18:55:04.962-07:002018-07-23T18:55:04.962-07:00I made this same thing in this very same color abo...I made this same thing in this very same color about 2 years ago even the pink ruffle just came across this post tonight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00893176079424225510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263768960419797157.post-47718138100600428522016-05-22T14:21:35.275-07:002016-05-22T14:21:35.275-07:00I would like to use this pattern for older childre...I would like to use this pattern for older children and adults. Do you have this in those sizes?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743599254440989818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263768960419797157.post-82936271943256342052014-08-10T16:10:35.636-07:002014-08-10T16:10:35.636-07:00Unfortunately I don't have an easy answer for ...Unfortunately I don't have an easy answer for you. I do have some suggestions. First you'll need to decide what purpose these will serve. A photo prop, dress up, or baby bunting. The 'tail' in the pictures was made with a J hook. Though I only used a single strand, not double as I would have used for a cold weather bunting, of worsted weight yard making it less bulky. It was august. (Usually warm here) And it was made for a newborn (Twins). Being single strand it did have a bit of stretch to it so if its warm or a photo prop going to a K or L might do you for the 5-8 month old. Sizing can be effected greatly by needle size, how tightly you crochet, and yarn weight or a combination of all three. I didn't bother noting the gauge for my project. (kicks self) So it's going to be trial and error to get it right. For the 1-2 yr. old I'd go with adding stitches and rows(and the K hook). The tail point may need to be larger to accommodate slightly larger feet comfortably(added stitches per round). Perhaps adding 1 filler row between the increase rows or every other of the second stage. (Stages: 1 start/point of the tail, 2 increase in height and gradual width, 3 vertical increase (thigh/hip area), then there would be a small decrease for waist) Possibly 1 or 2 extra rows in the 3rd stage before decrease. The larger point may require the fins to be altered (wider) which would mean an increase in the beginning chain. It should be bigger to size with tail. As props or snuggly the sizing should suffice. For older mermaids, as possibly dress up the point of the tail would be better off open. Chain ?? and join ring and begin increases and filler rows from there. Add the fins onto the 'front' and your mermaid could walk around in her tail. You could also include a ribbed band for the waist to better the fit. Best of luck and I hope this helped a bit.Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616476182638338777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263768960419797157.post-63718151258057309612014-08-09T12:25:25.319-07:002014-08-09T12:25:25.319-07:00Hi, I have been asked to make one of these cute m...Hi, I have been asked to make one of these cute mermaid tails for a 5-8month old and one for a 1-2 year old....do I use a bigger needle and add more rounds, please help !Grandma Yolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065447375095069945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263768960419797157.post-5361207770829272762014-04-23T10:02:07.642-07:002014-04-23T10:02:07.642-07:00I am SOOOOOO happy you wrote this down! I made thi...I am SOOOOOO happy you wrote this down! I made this a while back for a friend, but never thought to write the pattern down. Now I have several others wanting another and the video has been removed. I was about to have a panic attack, but THEN I came across your blog! :D YAY! I was in the doctor's office waiting on my sweet grandmother when I discovered it. Needless to say, I looked a bit silly dancing in my seat, but I don't care! :D THANK YOU! :DHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245800363888876109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263768960419797157.post-20863777848312483072014-03-23T22:59:17.085-07:002014-03-23T22:59:17.085-07:00It was designed as a photo prop to my knowledge. B...It was designed as a photo prop to my knowledge. But carefully sewing the fin to one side of the "sack" makes it very bunting friendly. Though the waist may need to be extended as needed for the intends size. For a cold weather bunting you might want to consider using 2 strands together or a bulkier yarn. Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616476182638338777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263768960419797157.post-25841656388604706542013-09-04T12:19:42.563-07:002013-09-04T12:19:42.563-07:00is this a bunting bag by any chance or be made int...is this a bunting bag by any chance or be made into one ?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14043289023988220113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263768960419797157.post-80397904651787414932013-04-16T14:16:51.503-07:002013-04-16T14:16:51.503-07:00I'm sorry I'd only have a guess and that w...I'm sorry I'd only have a guess and that wouldn't help much. The tails were given away as a gift. I would suggest viewing the tutorial and look for her store listing perhaps there is an overall length on her listing.Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616476182638338777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263768960419797157.post-84467363696553094752013-03-29T23:05:28.925-07:002013-03-29T23:05:28.925-07:00Do you remember how long the tail ended up being? ...Do you remember how long the tail ended up being? I have a hard time with patterns and gauge because I crochet tighter than most...Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12948310649708586761noreply@blogger.com