Create your own mermaid tail newborn / baby photography prop with this knitting pattern!

Includes large, easy to read font and color photographs of the process. You may also contact me for assistance if you require any help with the pattern.

This pattern uses two colors of yarn and a simple cable stitch to give the impression of scales. If you wish to use only one color, there will be a puckering caused by the cable stitch that will also give a scale effect. Photographs show a blanket made with Patons Beehive Baby (a chunky yarn). You may also knit this blanket using two strands of worsted weight yarn held together.

Use 2 Balls – Patons Beehive Baby Chunky Yarn (100g / 3.5 oz; 109m / 120yds per ball) in Quicker Clover (Color# 241076-76233), plus 2 Balls – Patons Beehive Baby Chunky Yarn (100g / 3.5 oz; 109m / 120yds per ball) in Swifter Sea (Color# 241076-76201) – Knitting weight: Bulky (5).

Waist circumference = approximately 21 inches / 55.3 cm. Length = approximately 17 inches / 43.2 cm from waist band to toe and 29 inches / 76.4 cm from waistband to end of tail fin.

Additional information is provided to assist you to make additional adjustments to the width and length of the blanket, as desired.

Note:

This baby cocoon is intended as a photo prop. Do not leave baby unattended in the cocoon.

Care and Cleaning:

Wash gently, by hand, with cold water and a delicate, hypo-allergenic cleaning product. Using a towel, gently roll out excess water and lay flat to dry.