The Naughty Mermaid by Claire L. Pickett

The Naughty Mermaid

Crochet
April 2021
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in Double Crochet
3.5 mm (E)
280 - 350 yards (256 - 320 m)
One size (up to 50" hip)
US
English
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Pattern only. Not finished product

Written crochet pattern instructions for a The Naughty Mermaid Top. This piece is worked in 2 Seperate pieces: The bralette/bikini top and the pineapple lace section. All strings and ties are added afterwards.

One size - up to 50” hip

Materials:

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook
  • Worsted weight yarn - 4 ply. I used Caron simply Soft and had testers use Truboo, Caron simply soft and Caron cotton cakes. All came out great and everyone’s was under 1 skein!!!
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Skills required for project:
-chains
-Double Crochet - used throughout
-DC2TOG - Double Crochet 2 together
-Single crochet
-Sewing for attaching - mattress stitch e.t.c
-Shells
-Shell increase
-Slip stitch
-V stitch

Notes:
-These terms are briefly explained in the pattern

-Yardage differs depending on the cup size you make

-I had several testers who were new to pineapple lace crochet and were still able to complete this design easily

-You may sell your finished items, please credit me as designer and provide a link back to my pattern - I’d love to see any and all finished tops! Happy crocheting!

There is a 3 in 1 combination pattern available, which includes this pattern, The Naughtier Mermaid and The Naughty Mermaid Monokini. The Monokini pattern is ONLY available in this option

PATTERN ONLY NOT FINISHED PROJECT