Crochet Pattern for a beautiful Barbie Mermaid Suit. This was designed to fit the 11.5” Barbie sized Doll.

A strappy, fitted Bodice with Belt, Crocodile/Shell Stitched Tail and Ribbed Tail Fin. Pattern includes written instructions and reference photos. 9 pages, 70+ photos

This pattern is written in US terms. Skill level is intermediate as the shell / crocodile stitch can seem a little tricky to begin with, but it is fairly straightforward once you get started.

Materials:
Crochet Hook - Size 3mm
Cotton Yarn 8/4 or Ball of Double Knit weight yarn / Yarn that knits to 3mm needles
Yarn Needle
Safety Pin

Finished measurement from bodice to tail fin = 10 inches / 25.5cm. Gauge 15 st x 8 rows = 2”x2” with dc on 3mm hook;

Stitches Used:
Magic Ring
V Stitch
Single crochet
Half double crochet
Double crochet
Treble crochet
Double crochet 4 together
Shell Stitch
Back Loop Only;

I very much hope you enjoy making this as much as I did designing it! Best wishes