The Mermaid Tail Socks are a beautiful addition to the Mermaid Tail Patterns by Kneedles & Life. This simple stitch is designed to look like scales on a mermaid’s tail.

This is the DK Version of the popular Mermaid Tail Socks. You can find fingering weight patterns for adult and baby/child in my Ravelry store.

CONSTRUCTION:
Knit cuff down with a heel flap and gusset. The toe is stitched together using Kitchener Stitch. There is a video tutorial for the Mermaid Stitch.

SIZE:
This pattern is written for sizes 4.5 (5.5, 6, 6.5)“ (8-9, 9-10, 10-11)” / baby (toddler, child, youth) (adult S, adult M, adult L)

PATTERN + DOWNLOAD

• Please note this listing is for a pattern only
• Pattern is written in US terms
• This pattern will be delivered via email as a download LINK or can be downloaded from your Ravelry Library.

SKILL LEVEL

• Knitting
• Advanced Sock Beginner
• Pattern includes video links

This pattern will not teach you how to make socks but I am confident you can make it with some experience under your belt or by teaching yourself through YouTube videos.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• 50-300 yards of DK weight yarn or fingering weight yarn held double.
• US Size 4 (3.5mm) needles in your choice of DPNs, Magic Loop using a 32” or longer cable, or 9” circulars. Or needle needed to match gauge.
• Stitch markers, tape measure, tapestry needle, and scissors

FOLLOW ALONG:
Please follow and tag @kneedlesandlife and/or hashtag #mermaidtailsocks on Instagram for your work to be featured.

COPYRIGHT:
This pattern and pictures are the property of Kneedles & Life by Kalley Reedy and may not be altered and/or sold. The use of patterns/ pictures for resale purposes is prohibited. You may sell the finished product but give credit to the designer and use your own photos if selling online.