Knitting Instructions to make a Mermaid Tail Blanket / Cocoon - PDF - Instant Download - Instructions in English

Toddler, Child and Teen sizes!

New child-sized version of our most popular pattern!

Create your own beautiful mermaid tail blanket with this knitting pattern!

Includes color photographs of the process. You may also contact me for assistance if you require any help with the pattern.

This pattern uses two colors of yarn and a simple cable stitch to give the impression of scales. If you wish to use only one color, there will be a puckering caused by the cable stitch that will also give a scale effect. Photographs show a blanket made with Bernat blanket yarn (a chunky yarn). You may also knit this blanket using two strands of worsted weight yarn held together.

Separate instructions are provided for a blanket to be laid across the lap and for a blanket knit in a cocoon fashion. The lap blanket includes a cozy little pocket for your feet.

Written instructions are given to make a toddler, child and teen-sized blankets with the following measurements (all measurements are taken with the blanket gently laid out, not stretched):

Toddler: Waist circumference = approximately 26 inches / 66 cm. Length = approximately 29.5 inches / 75 cm from waist band to toe and 48.5 inches / 123.2 cm from waistband to end of tail fin.

Child: Waist circumference = approximately 52 inches / 132 cm. Length = approximately 42.5 inches / 108 cm from waist band to toe and 63.5 inches / 161.3 cm from waistband to end of tail fin.

Teen: Waist circumference = approximately 58 inches / 147.3 cm. Length = approximately 54.5 inches / 138.4 cm from waist band to toe and 77.5 inches / 196.7 cm from waistband to end of tail fin.

Additional information is provided to assist you to make additional adjustments to the width and length of the blanket, as desired.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

General washing instructions: Machine wash in cool water, delicate setting with a mild detergent. Tumble dry, low heat, delicate cycle or lay flat to dry. Exact washing and drying instructions may vary based on your choice of materials.