This vintage inspired Little Boy Blue Crochet Baby Blanket is a great introduction to filet crochet with a nice easy and fast pattern repeat. Very beginner friendly with a timeless feel - the ideal blanket!
📌 MATERIALS
4mm Crochet Hook
Yarn required: 2 and a bit balls for the main body of the blanket - buy 3 and you'll be covered!
Body of the blanket uses: Cygnet Kiddies Kaleidoscope DK
Baby Blanket dimensions: approximately 35" x 29" (90cm x 64cm)
Total Rows (including set up row 1) 75
Stitch abbreviations - USA STITCH TERMS:
Dc = Double Crochet
Ch = Chain
Sk = skip
* ..... * = repeat the pattern in between the asterisk symbols
Ch2 turning chain does NOT count as a stitch
WRITTEN PATTERN: Pattern multiple of 4
Chain 120
Row 1:
Dc into 5th ch from hook. Dc in next 2 chains. *ch1, sk1, 1dc in next 3 chains* until end 5 chains. Ch1, sk1 and end with 1dc in each of the last 4 chains
Row 2:
Ch2, turn. Dc in 1st 2 stitches. *ch1, sk1, dc in next stitch, dc in ch1 space, dc in next stitch* repeat and end with dc in last 2 stitches.
Row 3:
Ch2, turn. DC in 1st 4 stitches. *ch1, sk1, dc in next stitch, dc in ch1 space, dc in next stitch* repeat and end with dc in last 4 stitches.
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 for pattern.
End with 75 rows total.
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·
1 x 50g ball Scheepjes Stone Washed in “Moon Stone”
·
Variegated yarn of your choice (less than 50g required for tail)
·
A scrap of black & a scrap of pink dk yarn
·
3.5mm hook
·
Stuffing
·
Stitch Marker (optional but advised – particularly when working
the head)
·
Needle
·
Scissors
Stitches used:
v Magic ring / circle
v Sc (single crochet)
v Inc (increase = 2sc in same stitch)
v Dec (decrease = 1sc over 2 stitches) – I use the invisible decrease working in the
front loops only
v Hdc (half double crochet)
v Dc5tog (double crochet 5 together) – this forms a bobble for the toe
v Slip Stitch (ss)
v Fsc
(foundation single crochet)
Repeat the pattern between the
square brackets “[ ]” the number of
times as shown by “X number”
The number in brackets “( )” at the end of each round is your total
stitches that you will have worked in that round
Unless specifically instructed,
work in spirals; do not join at the end of your rounds.
Purrmaid Head, Body & Tail– worked as one piece
The head is made using staggered increases
to avoid the hexagonal increase lines you would normally find in standard
circle increasing.
You may find using a stitch marker at the
end of your rows helpful for this part in particular as the stitch count is
more unusual than standard amigurumi increasing and it is easy to lose your
place!
So, with your trusty stitch marker at the
ready – let’s begin!
Using Moon Stone
1.
Magic ring, 6sc (6)
Place stitch marker and move after each subsequent round
2.
[inc] x6 (12)
3.
[1sc, inc] x6 (18)
4.
1sc, inc, [2sc, inc] x5, 1sc (24)
5.
[3sc, inc] x6 (30)
6.
2sc, inc, [4sc, inc] x5, 2sc (36)
7.
[5sc, inc] x6 (42)
8.
sc in each stitch around (42)
9.
sc in each stitch around (42)
10.
sc in each stitch around (42)
11.
sc in each stitch around (42)
12.
sc in each stitch around (42)
13.
sc in each stitch around (42)
14.
[5sc, dec] x6 (36)
15.
2sc, dec, [4sc, dec] x5, 2sc (30)
16.
[3sc, dec] x6 (24)
17.
1sc, dec, [2sc, dec] x5, 1sc (18)
Stuff head firmly
18.
[1sc, dec] x6 (12)
19.
[2sc, dec] x3 (9)
Finish stuffing head
20.
[2sc, inc] x3 (12)
21.
[inc] x6, 6sc (18)
22.
sc in each stitch around (18)
23.
4sc, [inc] x6, 8sc (24)
24.
sc in each stitch around (24)
25.
sc in each stitch around (24)
26.
7sc, [inc] x6, 11sc (30)
27.
sc in each stitch around (30)
28.
sc in each stitch around (30)
29.
10sc, [inc] x6, 14sc (36)
30.
sc in each stitch around (36)
31.
sc in each stitch around (36)
CHANGE COLOUR – use variegated yarn for tail
section now
32.
sc in each stitch around (36)
33.
sc in each stitch around (36)
34.
sc in each stitch around (36)
Now we will begin shaping the bend in the tail. We will be using
SHORT ROW SHAPING.
This can be a little difficult to describe so I have included a
colour coded chart at the end of the short row shaping section to help
visualise your stitches rather than adding too many colour photographs.
No longer working in continuous rounds but working back and forth
in rows.
Turn your work after each row. Your chain 1 does NOT count as a
stitch.
You will be adding 2 stitches on each row and joining to row 34.
Your first added stitch will be your beginning stitch and will go
into the stitch behind where you have turned from the row below.
Your second added stitch will be your last stitch which goes into
the next sc in Row 34.
35.
2sc, ch1, turn. (2)
36.
1sc in row below, 2sc, 1sc in next stitch on row 34, ch1, turn (4)
Row 36 in photo form!
37.
1sc in row below, 4sc, 1sc in next stitch on row 34, ch1, turn (6)
38.
1sc in row below, 6sc, 1sc in next stitch on row 34, ch1, turn (8)
39.
1sc in row below, 8sc, 1sc in next stitch on row 34, ch1, turn (10)
40.
1sc in row below, 10sc, 1sc in next stitch on row 34, ch1, turn (12)
41.
1sc in row below, 12sc, 1sc in next stitch on row 34, ch1, turn (14)
42.
1sc in row below, 14sc, 1sc in next stitch on row 34, ch1, turn (16)
43.
1sc in row below, 16sc, 1sc in next stitch on row 34, ch1, turn (18)
44.
1sc in row below, 18sc, 1sc in next stitch on row 34, ch1, turn (20)
45.
1sc in row below, 20sc, 1sc in next stitch on row 34, ch1, turn (22)
46.
1sc in row below, 22sc, 1sc in next stitch on row 34, SLIP STITCH
in next stitch along on row 34 (24)
47.
TURN your work. Skip ss, 1sc in each stitch around ending with
your last sc going into the same stitch as your slip stitch from last round. (36)
Back to working in continuous spirals
48.
sc in each stitch around (36)
49.
27sc, [dec] x3, 3sc (33)
50.
sc in each stitch around (33)
51.
26sc, [dec] x3, 1sc (30)
52.
sc in each stitch around (30)
Stuff body section to tummy.
Leave neck free of stuffing
You will be using slip stitches in the next few rounds – try to
keep them as loose as possible otherwise you will struggle to get your hook
into them on the following round
53.
8sc, 10hdc, 8sc, 4ss (30)
54.
8sc, 10hdc, 8sc, 4ss (30)
55.
1ss, 7sc, 10hdc, 7sc, 5ss (30)
Stuff bottom
56.
dec, 7sc, 10hdc, 7sc, [dec] x2 (27)
57.
[dec] x2, 4sc, 11hdc, 4sc, [dec] x2 (23)
58.
6ss, 11hdc, 6ss (23)
59.
6ss, 11hdc, 6ss (23)
Stuff tail section a little
more
60.
dec, 6ss, 8hdc, 5ss, dec (21)
61.
sc in each stitch around (21)
62.
dec, 15sc, [dec] x2 (18)
63.
sc in each stitch around (18)
64.
sc in each stitch around (18)
65.
sc in each stitch around (18)
Stuff. From this point,
continue to lightly stuff and shape as you go.
66.
[dec] x2, 12sc, dec (15)
67.
sc in each stitch around (15)
68.
sc in each stitch around (15)
69.
sc in each stitch around (15)
70.
[dec] x3, 7sc, dec (11)
71.
sc in each stitch around (11)
72.
sc in each stitch around (11)
73.
sc in each stitch around (11)
74.
[dec] x2, 7sc (9)
75.
sc in each stitch around (9)
76.
sc in each stitch around (9)
77.
1sc, [dec] x3 (6)
78.
sc in each stitch around (6)
Cut yarn, thread needle and run
through the outside loops of the last 6 stitches, pull tight then weave in.
Tail Fin – first side
BLO = work into the back loop only
Chain 1 does not count as a stitch
1.
[fsc] x9, ,ch1, turn (9)
2.
BLO 9sc, ,ch1, turn (9)
3.
BLO 7sc, ch1, turn (7)
4.
BLO 7sc, ch1, turn (7)
5.
BLO 5sc, ch1, turn (5)
6.
3ss (3)
Cut yarn leaving tail for
sewing onto tail
Tail Fin – second side
BLO = work into the back loop only
Chain 1 does not count as a stitch
1.
[fsc] x9, ,ch1, turn (9)
2.
BLO 9sc, ,ch1, turn (9)
3.
BLO 7sc, ch1, turn (7)
4.
BLO 7sc, ch1, turn (7)
5.
BLO 5sc, ch1, turn (5)
6.
3ss, then join to first side with 2ss through both fins. (5)
Cut yarn leaving tail for
sewing onto tail
Using the tail ends from your
fsc, thread onto a needle and pass into the center of your fins. Pass both
tails through and knot securely at the back.
Pin to the main body of the
tail then using your long tails (not the ones you just knotted) sew onto the
main tail down each side.
Weave all ends into the body of
the tail.
Arms– make two
1.
Magic ring, 6sc (6)
2.
[inc] x6 (12)
3.
[1sc, inc] x6 (18)
4.
1sc, [dc5tog, ss] x4, 9sc (18)
Using the handle of your crochet hook or finger, push the bobbles
from the inside to ensure they are fully puffed out
5.
10hdc, [dec] x4 (14)
You will be using slip stitches in the next few rounds – try to
keep them as loose as possible otherwise you will struggle to get your hook
into them on the following round
6.
10hdc, [ss] x4 (14)
7.
10hdc, [ss] x4 (14)
8.
1ss, 7hdc, 1ss, 5sc (14)
9.
sc in each stitch around (14)
10.
[5sc, dec] x2 (12)
11.
sc in each stitch around (12)
12.
[2sc, dec] x3 (9)
Fasten off yarn leaving a long
tail for sewing to the body.
Leaving the arm unstuffed and
flattening the paw gives a nice effect.
To flatten the paws, push the center
of the paw flat firmly with your thumb to create inward curve to the paw hands.
One arm will curve down whilst
the other curves up. This makes your kitten very posable and expressive!
Ears– make two
1.
Magic ring, 3sc
(3)
2.
[inc] x3
(6)
3.
[1sc, inc] x3
(9)
4.
[2sc, inc] x3 (12)
5.
[3sc, inc] x3 (15)
Fasten off yarn leaving a long
tail for sewing to the head.
Assembly
Pin ears and arms in place – I
like to slightly squash the top of the arms and sew on flat as this gives the
kitten a floppy, posable quality.
Embroider the face with your
pink and black scraps of yarn and you are done!
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Happy Crocheting!
Robin x
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photographs.
You
are however, welcome to sell your completed purrmaid.
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for the pattern
This is my very popular mermaid tail blanket pattern which was
one of my bestsellers. I now am
releasing this pattern for FREE here on my blog. If you would like an ad free
PDF version, for a small fee it can be purchased from my Etsy store here
Mermaid
Tail Blanket Pattern (USA Stitch Terms)
The
mermaid tail is made using 3 strands of yarn worked together on a 10mm hook.
For the
body
you will need one strand of chunky and 2 strands of double knit weight yarn
worked together at the same time.
I have
noted the approximate meterage of yarn I use for my adult sized blankets, if
you wish to extend the length of the blanket; you will of course need more.
My mermaid tails work up to be approximately 42 inches in
length excluding the tail fin and so are lap sized for an average adult.
For the fin
and contrasting top band, it is again made using 3 strands of yarn
worked together at the same time.
One ball of each of your chosen colours will be plenty.
If you wish your fin to be stiffer and to hold its shape
better, you can use 4 strands of dk yarn.
I
personally like using variegated yarn for the fin and contrasting band,
however, for the photos in this pattern I have used solid colours so you can
see the stitches more clearly.
The tail is a foot pouch which then opens up at the back to
become a standard blanket so is easy to get and out of.
This also gives you more flexibility for any alterations you
may need to make for the height and width of the tail you wish to make. Once
the foot pouch has been made, by simply extending the length of the blanket or
increasing the stitch count will produce a longer or wider blanket.
This pattern is highly adaptable; experimenting with different
colour combinations will produce unique tails and give lots of creative licence
to you the creator!
Materials needed:
Mermaid Tail Body (3 strands of yarn worked at the same time)
Approximately:
500m chunky yarn
500 – 550m of double
knit yarn
500 – 550m of double
knit yarn
10mm crochet hook
Mermaid Fin and contrasting trim
3 balls of 100g dk
yarn will be plenty (3 strands worked at the same time)
10mm hook
Stitches used (main body
of blanket):
Magic ring / circle
Ch (chain)
Dc (double crochet)
Inc (increase = 2dc
in same stitch)
Slip Stitch (ss)
Special stitches used (contrasting
band):
Fpdc (front post
double crochet)
Bpdc (back post
double crochet)
Special stitches used (tail
fin):
Fhdc (foundation half
double crochet)
Hdc (half double
crochet)
Sc (single crochet)
*small note – for this pattern, I have used a ch2 to start
each round / row.
** Repeat the pattern between the asterisks
“* *” until end of round
Mermaid
tail body – foot pouch section
Leave a long tail of yarn before you start your work so you
can use it to help secure your fin to the body later.
Using 3 strands of yarn (1 chunky, 2 dk)
WORKING
IN ROUNDS
Ch2
counts as first dc stitch.
Join at
the end of each round. When joining, slip stitch into the top of
your initial ch2.
1.
Magic ring, ch2, 11dc into the ring (12)
2.
Ch2, 1dc into same stitch. *2dc into each stitch* (24)
3.
Ch2, *1dc into each stitch* (24)
4.
Ch2, *1dc into each stitch* (24)
5.
Ch2, inc in next stitch. *1dc, inc* (36)
6.
Ch2, *1dc into each stitch* (36)
7.
Ch2, *1dc into each stitch* (36)
8.
Ch2, *1dc into each stitch* (36)
9.
Ch2, 1dc into next 4 stitches, inc in next. *5dc,
inc* (42)
10. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (42)
11.
Ch2, *1dc into each stitch* (42)
12. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (42)
13. Ch2, 1dc
into next 5 stitches, inc in next. *6dc, inc* (48)
14. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (48)
15. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (48)
16. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (48)
17.
Ch2, *1dc into each stitch* (48)
18. Ch2, 1dc
into next 6 stitches, inc in next. *7dc, inc* (54)
19. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (54)
20. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (54)
21. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (54)
22. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (54)
23. Ch2, 1dc
into next 7 stitches, inc in next. *8dc, inc* (60)
24. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (60)
Foot pouch complete! Onto the blanket section.
** Repeat the pattern between the asterisks
“* *” until end of round
Mermaid
tail body – blanket section
Now you will not be working in joined rounds but in
traditional rows. Turn your work at the end of each row.
WORKING
IN ROWS
Ch2
counts as first dc stitch.
DO NOT Join
at the end of each round.
TURN YOUR
WORK at the end of each row.
25. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (60)
26. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (60)
27. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (60)
28. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (60)
29. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (60)
30. Ch2, 1dc into next 8 stitches, inc in next.
*9dc, inc* (66)
31. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (66)
32. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (66)
33. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (66)
34. Ch2, 1dc
into next 9 stititches, inc in next. *10dc, inc* (72)
35. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (72)
36. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (72)
37. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (72)
38. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (72)
39. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (72)
40. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (72)
41. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (72)
42. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (72)
43. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (72)
44. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (72)
45. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (72)
46. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (72)
47. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* (72)
48. Ch2, *1dc
into each stitch* - end final stitch by
joining your contrasting band yarn (72)
Cut your tail body yarn leaving long tail to weave in
afterwards. With your 3 strands of contrasting band yarn ready, onto the band!
Contrasting
band
Using 3 strands of dk yarn.
WORKING
IN ROWS
Ch2 counts
as first dc stitch.
TURN YOUR
WORK at the end of each row.
Ch2, 1dc into each
stitch around (72)
Ch2, fpdc around
first stitch from row below. Bpdc around the next. Continue to alternate
fpdc, bpdc around. (72)
In this photo of one of my rainbow ombre tail bands, you can
clearly see the alternating fpdc and bpdc.
Cut your yarn, leaving long tail to weave in.
Mermaid tail body section and contrasting band complete!
Onto the fin.
Mermaid
Fin – first section
Leave a long tail of yarn before you start your work for
sewing corner of your fin inwards.
The fin is worked in 2 sections. Leaving stitches unworked at the end of the
rows gives the stepped effect.
WORKING
IN ROWS
Ch2 DOES
NOT count as first dc stitch.
Work in
the back loops only to produce the ribbed effect.
TURN YOUR
WORK at the end of each row.
1.
30 fhdc. Ch2, turn. (30)
All rows
are now worked in the BACK LOOP ONLY.
2.
Hdc in each stitch. Ch2, turn. (30)
3.
Hdc into next 27 stitches, leaving last 3 stitches
unworked. Ch2, turn. (27)
4.
Hdc in each stitch. Ch2, turn. (27)
5.
Hdc into next 24 stitches, leaving last 3 stitches
unworked. Ch2, turn. (24)
6.
Hdc in each stitch. Ch2, turn. (24)
7.
Hdc into next 21 stitches, leaving last 3 stitches
unworked. Ch2, turn. (21)
8.
Hdc in each stitch. Ch2, turn. (21)
9.
Hdc into next 18 stitches, leaving last 3 stitches
unworked. Ch2, turn. (18)
10. Hdc in
each stitch. Ch2, turn. (18)
11.
Hdc into next 15 stitches, leaving last 3 stitches
unworked. Ch1 then cut your yarn leaving
at least 36 inches for shaping and sewing tail fin. (15)
First section complete! Onto the second section.
Mermaid
Fin – second section
Leave a long tail of yarn before you start your work for
sewing corner of your fin inwards.
Leaving stitches unworked at the end of the rows gives the
stepped effect.
WORKING
IN ROWS
Ch2 DOES
NOT count as first dc stitch.
Work in
the back loops only to produce the ribbed effect.
TURN YOUR
WORK at the end of each row.
1.
30 fhdc. Ch2, turn. (30)
All rows
are now worked in the BACK LOOP ONLY.
2.
Hdc in each stitch. Ch2, turn. (30)
3.
Hdc into next 27 stitches, leaving last 3 stitches
unworked. Ch2, turn. (27)
4.
Hdc in each stitch. Ch2, turn. (27)
5.
Hdc into next 24 stitches, leaving last 3 stitches
unworked. Ch2, turn. (24)
6.
Hdc in each stitch. Ch2, turn. (24)
7.
Hdc into next 21 stitches, leaving last 3 stitches
unworked. Ch2, turn. (21)
8.
Hdc in each stitch. Ch2, turn. (21)
9.
Hdc into next 18 stitches, leaving last 3 stitches
unworked. Ch2, turn. (18)
10. Hdc in
each stitch. Ch2, turn. (18)
11.
Hdc into next 15 stitches, leaving last 3 stitches
unworked. Ch1, turn (15)
DO NOT
CUT YOUR YARN.
Place your first fin section alongside your current one, run
the long tail of yarn along the side of your first section.
Crochet the 2 sections together using sc whilst sandwiching
the long tail in-between the 2 fin sections.
(15)
Cut your yarn leaving a long tail for weaving and sewing your
fin.
Shaping
and attaching your fin
Flip your fin over so that the sc row is at the back.
Weave the long tails of yarn in opposite directions then
gently pull the tails to gather the top of your fin sections together.
Thread the tails through the top of your sc joining.
Once you have gathered both sections of your fin and passed
the tails through the top of the sc row, tie a knot to secure in place.
Take the tails from your fhdc and thread them into the same
place to also help secure your fin sides.
Pass all these yarn tails into the middle of your magic ring
and knot securely on the inside of the body of your blanket.
Then, using the tails, sew each side of the fin to the first
couple of rows of your blanket.
Experiment to see how you like how the fin sits and the shape
– there is no right or wrong way to sew on your tail!
Once you are happy with your fin placement, securely knot all
the tail ends together inside your blanket. Trim the knots and add a drop of
washable glue to ensure the knot with not come undone in the washing process.
Enjoy lounging around in your tail. If you sing loudly enough,
you may even find sailors are attracted to your door and will do your bidding
whilst you bask in their attention.*
