Easy crochet mermaid tail, #45 by DWC

Easy crochet mermaid tail, #45

by DWC
Crochet
July 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 3 rows = 4 inches
4.0 mm (G)
4.5 mm
5.0 mm (H)
260 - 300 yards (238 - 274 m)
0-6 Months, 3-6 Months
US
English
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Everyone loves the mermaid outfits. This pattern is easy, quick and fun to make. Make it in the morning, have it on her after lunch, very quick. So many different ways you can decorate this little outfit to make it personal. Or leave it as cute as it is in the picture. Crochet mermaid tail pattern.
Great for a baby shower gift, or for those first time prop pictures. Sizes 0-3 months , 3-6 months.

Material:
I used “Impeccable” by Loops and Threads but any worsted weight is fine.
Redheart, Bernart, etc.
1 Ball of Main color for 0-3/ 1 1/2 Ball main color for 3-6
Small amount of contrasting color for bra, (both sizes)
Decorative flowers for headband. I used 3, and 1 for the bra.
Size 4mm Hook for 0-3 Bra
Size 4.5mm Hook 0-3 Months
Size 5 mm Hook 3-6 Months
Glue gun ( glue flowers on bra and headband)
Tapestry needle

Stitches Used:
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
trd – triple or treble crochet
foundation chain
sl st – slip stitch