BoxfishHandicraft Crochet Pattern from Melinda the Mermaid (PDF-file / 16 Pages)

Deep down in the glittering realm of the ocean, where the water danced in all the colors of the sky, the mermaid Melinda lived in a magnificent castle of shimmering mother-of-pearl and brightly colored coral. Her beauty was incomparable: her silky brown hair wafted through the currents like a veil, and her warm brown eyes seemed to touch the heart of every sea creature that looked into them. Her fin was a true masterpiece of nature, glowing in turquoise, royal blue, dark blue and a hint of purple, like a shimmering night sky broken by rays of light.

Melinda, the enchanting mermaid, is not only a cuddly friend, but also an inexhaustible source of creative stories and adventures in the vastness of the ocean. She becomes a loyal friend with whom you can share secrets about hidden treasures, invent stories about the sea creatures and dive into imaginative underwater worlds.

WHAT YOU GET
With these PDF pattern you can crochet Melinda the mermaid. You will receive a list of the materials you need to crochet Melinda, a list of abbreviations for the crochet script used and, above all, the crochet script for Melinda the mermaid herself. The individual work steps are described in detail and lots of individual pictures also illustrate the individual work steps.

SIZE
Melinda the mermaid is 40 cm long. She is 24 cm wide with her arms outstretched. She is 3 cm wide at the neck. Her body is 9 cm wide.

LANGUAGES

• German
• English (US terminology)

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Suitable for particularly courageous crochet beginners and advanced crocheters - (Level 3 - challenging) The pattern contain detailed instructions for each round and row and lots of illustrations and photos describing the individual steps. You should master the following crochet skills:
Magic Ring
single crochet
chain stitches
slip stitches
half double crochet
double crochet
increase
decrease
crochet rows
crochet rounds
crochet picot (will be explained)
sewing

COMPONENTS AND WORK STEPS
The two tail fins are crocheted first. Then crochet the whole tail as well as the belly, the bikini top and the chest in one piece. The head and arms are then crocheted separately. A wig is then crocheted for the hair, onto which the hair is then knotted. The wig is now sewn onto the head. The entire tail and the bikini top are then trimmed with scales. Now use stuffing wool and yarn to tie a three-armed stabilizer for the head and neck area. The head and body are then joined together using the three-arm stabilizer. The neck is crocheted and then the neck and head are sewn together. The arms are then sewn to the body. Now finish crocheting the bikini top. Finally, the eyes and mouth are embroidered onto the face.

YOU NEED
Tools

• Crochet hook 3 mm
• Embroidery needle
• Pins
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Cardboard, book or block as an aid
• Long knitting needle or pencil as an aid Material
• 100 % cotton yarn yardage 115 m / 50 g in the colors: Brown, beige, dark blue, purple, royal blue, dark turquoise, light turquoise, some red, some dark brown
• Stuffing wool

USE
…for fun and love
as a toy for your baby / toddler / child
as a decoration for the nursery
as a gift for friends / children / babies
…or just because you enjoy it as much as I do!

AND WOULD YOU LIKE TO CROCHET SOME FRIENDS FOR YOUR MERMAID?
You can find more maritime crochet patterns here: https://boxfishhandicraft.etsy.com