When finished, this beautiful “Mer-bear” will be 13” x 6.5” (including arm span).

This crochet pattern may not be sold, copied, or redistributed in any way, shape, or form.

However, you may sell the finished product. Just be sure to give the designer credit by stating that this pattern was created by Shimmeree Creations, and provide a link to the following website:

Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/jenn-mulherin

Skill Level: Experienced

Required Skills:

• Back Post Double Crochet

• Create a magic circle (or magic ring)

• Crocheting in a round

• Crocodile stitch (it is explained step by step in this pattern)

• Decrease stitches (invisible decreasing is used for this project)

• Double crochet

• Embroidering

• Half Double crochet

• Increase stitches

• Sewing pieces together

• Single crochet

• Treble crochet

Materials Needed for this Project:

• Size E/5 or 3.50mm Crochet Hook (for starfish)

• Size F/6 or 3.75mm Crochet Hook (for top and mermaid tail)

• Size G/7 or 4.25mm Crochet Hook (for head, arms, and body)

• Yarn Needle

• Stitch Marker

• Scissors

• Polyester Fiberfill

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver Solids--1 skein for each color)
o Buff or tan (for head, body, and arms)
o Baby Pink (for top)
o Glowworm or bright green (for mermaid tail)
o Pretty N’ Pink or hot pink (for starfish)
o Black (for eyes, nose, and mouth)

If you have any questions or concerns, please send me a message on Ravelry. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. :)