An ideal introduction to knitting texture, you can knit this mermaid doll from any DK yarn you have in your stash!

Mermaid is simple to make and sew, and is very cuddly.

To make your mermaid you will need: DK yarn in two colours (skin tone and whichever colour you like for the tail and hair), 3mm straight knitting needles, scraps of yarn for the mouth and eyes, darning needle and stuffing.

Doll measures approximately 20cm tall when knitted up.