How to Crochet Mermaid Tail (3-4 YO) - part 1

edit ** row 10 : chain 3, 9 dc, 2 dc into next sts, repeat 6x (66 sts) **
Mermaid tail 3-4 YO (part 2) : • How to Crochet Mermaid...
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[@helenrobson2496]

Love your patterns so easy to follow thank you for all the hard work you put in so we can make lovely things for family & friends x

[@katherinewhite9600]

I used your tutorial for the baby mermaid tail for my newborn over 3 years ago. I'm now following this tutorial in preparation for Xmas. Thank you so much! ❤️

[@meganlukes6679]

I need to quit watching this before bed. Last night I dreamt I had too many shell stitches so I had to check my work as soon as I woke up. It was fine.

[@merlevaccarino1040]

I have a question when you start row 17 you say slip stitch 3 then signal crochet, do i skip three and then 6 double?

[@SewHappy061]

I love this! I'm making one for my granddaughter. I find your video very helpful, as I haven't crocheted in many years. I'm moving on to part 2 now. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@shariigurl]

Im totally confused from the very beginning. Is the chain 3 counting as a DC. Because then it would be 13 DC in the first round. Hard to follow.

[@dawnamendola8690]

So I'm so disappointed I worked on this all afternoon, I used DK yarn and I used two bigger hooks than what you suggest , I started with 4.5 and when I went up hook size I went up to 5.5 and there is NOWAY that a 3-4 year old can fit into this ??

[@flufykitn7684]

So I was making this for a birthday present for a 3 yo who's not going to get it now as I've gotten too confused with the instructions. Please add further edits to prepare viewers or add the pattern. Thanks. Was really nice to start with

[@carriebelch1811]

I need to make one of these for a 5 year old, I am just wondering if I can still use this pattern but use a bigger hook?

[@poojadave739]

Hi. How wide does your blanket measure on the widest part. Thankyou for simple instructions. Very easy to follow

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 💝💙💛💜!!!!! I LOVE IT & THANK YOU FOR ALL THE DIFFERENT SIZES & FOR SHARING 😊💝!!!!!

[@cageyg5642]

Note to self - start split row 1 20:44

[@swilson8194]

I love the tail thanks for sharing your video. I am having some problem with ending the 2nd row and starting row 3 of the split. Can you please explain how I should end row2 snd start row 3

[@ginamc0173]

Hi, I really love how your style for the 3-4 year old mermaid tail looks. Very pretty. How would I make this for an 8 year old. Just go bigger by a few more rows maybe? Please let me know, I'd be very appreciative. Thank you.

[@LovinglyNie]

Gina Marie Charland hi, I haven’t come up pattern for 8YO yet. But I guess you could use this pattern and use medium weight yarn size 4 and change the crochet hook to size 5.5mm.

[@mommyanjytchannel2194]

If it was already mention but Could you please tell me how many grams of yarns are used on this blanket, thanks so much.

[@juanitacortes6583]

Thanks for your quick response. I am making this for a six year old how long should i make it do you have a rough idea

[@taidecesani4164]

Hi I wants to know how many shell I need to have around on row 17 and 18

[@concettinacaruso4798]

ciao Lovinglynie ,bellissimo la tua sirenacoda ,perché non mettete le misure nel compiueter non capisco bene la tua lingua ,3--4 YO che significa ? poi non rispondete nessuno e da un mese che cerco la taglia 5 anni non risponde nessuno ciao grazie ...

[@tracycollins523]

The first round of shells, there is supposed to be 11. After the first round, are there 10 shells?

[@juanitalorenzana1418]

I just stumbled upon this pattern and want to try it but I've never heard of this brand of yarn (Ice) and can't hear you state what size of yarn this is, is it worsted weight #4, or DK weight baby yarn #3? I agree with other commenters that the music drowns out your voice plus you show the yarn label so quickly it cannot be read. Thanks, can't wait to try it!

[@LovinglyNie]

Hi Juanite. This yarn is a DK #3 yarn. Very sorry for the music, I was new in KZbin at that time and thought putting on the music was cool hehehe. So, since then, I did not put music anymore and I'm more understanding on my tutorial.

[@Selinamonks2605]

When doing the 7 dc shell row I’m guessing you slip 4 stitches instead of three for next round correct? You failed to mention that in your directions. Hopefully you reply.

[@juliew8820]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!!! It is exactly what I have been looking for...in the round from the bottom, and so easy to follow!

[@chloepye7030]

Is itv supposed to be 11 shells in each round or does the numbed of shells increase

[@mademe5733]

how much yarn needed for this project?

[@juanitacortes6583]

I am confuse you said on round 9 8 dc,2 dc but on round ten you say 11 dc, 2 dc in the next stitch but when i do it that way it doesn't fall in to the previous 2dc like the rest of the rounds help what am i doing wrong

[@LovinglyNie]

Juanita Cortes hi, thanks for raising this matter up. I didn't realized the mistake. Row 10: chain 3, 9 dc, 2 dc into next sts. Repeat 6x (66sts). Thanks again, I will definitely edit that part.

[@josiedoc8024]

Ok I saw the change.

[@valeriewelch4956]

is row two two sets of double crochet then one double in the next two stitches

[@almaascano6498]

Hi I would like to know if a 4 ply yarn will work in this project and what would be the measurements? Thanks.

[@LovinglyNie]

Alma Ascano hi, I think you will get bigger mermaid tail if you use 4 ply yarn. But I’m not so sure about the measurement though.

[@shawnhuff3139]

I don't get it on round 2 I never get 18 Dc I get 23 every time what am I doing wrong I am about to give up and find some that has a written pattern

[@andrealewis2156]

I love this pattern, but I'm trying to decide if it will fit my niece who is a little bit older. Can anyone tellme How big the circumference is or if you know how to make it a little bigger!

[@LovinglyNie]

Andrea Lewis hi, if you used the exact yarn and crochet hook, you should get 26" in circumference. This blanket meant to be a loose mermaid blanket. Check out finished mermaid tail with a 3YO girl using it at part 2 video, skip to last 10sec.

[@andrealewis2156]

LovinglyNie thank you 🙂

[@dhesarcenas90]

How many yarn did you use by doing this

[@ielasawyer6526]

Hi! 1st of all I would just like to say I love your videos so far and you made it very simple and easy to follow 😍😍😍. But I was wondering if you had a pattern for an 8-10 year old? I would love to make 1 for my daughter ❤️❤️

[@LovinglyNie]

Iela Sawyer I don’t have pattern for 8-10 months yet. So sorry . Maybe you can use this pattern but just use double yarn and bigger crochet hook.

[@dianaivanova5992]

can someone explain to me what is the purpose of 2 or 3 sl. st. in the beginning of each round with shells?

[@jewelywest]

It's to get to the top of the shell to start the next round.

[@desolatelies]

How do I increase the number of shells?

[@sherit8594]

You gave the measurements for the Length With the Tail. You gave the measurements for the tail. But How Wide is it at the top (even with the split)🤔??? Ice Yarns #3 or #4 weight. Your First row count is wrong right out of the gate. The MUSIC IS TOO LOUD. People want to make this as you have many on your channel... Just need to get the pattern right

[@CatherineIntartaglia]

is it possible to get written instructions for this?

[@juanitacortes6583]

I started with a h hook cause i want it for a six year when i change hook should i go to a 5.5 hook

[@sarahmarie1715]

Amazing pattern, I really love it BUT it is extremely hard to follow

[@LovinglyNie]

Hi Sarah, Thanks.. may I know which part is hard for you to understand?

[@sarahmarie1715]

LovinglyNie I got lost at round 17.. I typically write it down when I watch videos lol but round 17 is all over the place.

[@ivania40]

@@LovinglyNie Your music is too loud for your soft voice.

[@Mortalnikki1969]

in uk ive not seen a 4.25 mm hook what would i use

[@meganlukes6679]

It’s a g hook.

[@ma.conchitalapuz1217]

Hi. What is the width of the body?

[@samannthaswtnss9397]

I wish you would make one for a preteen size as opposed to just a baby, toddler and then you jump right to adult. That sucks.

[@rgnmyph6710]

Hello , may I ask how many grams all you consume of this mermaid tail?

[@LovinglyNie]

Hi, I think i used about 2 1/2 skeins of 100 grams yarn. I suggest about 300 grams.

[@jasontrainor7955]

How do you start round for Child ages 6-10

[@valeriewelch4956]

i can not follow this pattern your one off on each row and you are two fast even if i wanted to count your stitches you move your hands to fast i am 52 and have been crocheting since i was 6 and this is not right some how

[@chloepye7030]

I agree because i followed each step and mine is off and im not a beginner

[@madicraft0558]

I think it's because she doesn't count the chain 3 at the start as a stitch. Try ignoring that one and it should work.

[@cassandraking7581]

Hi first let me say I love this pattern however I’m lost maybe I’m over thinking but round 17 you say to do 6dc and to continue until we hit around 14inch in length but instead of slip 2 slip 3 but when I did that I end up with a wider pattern almost like a blooming flowing ... so when I slip 3 do I also skip 3? What I mean by that is slip 3 1sc skip 2 still or skip 3 And after go to 6dc skip 2 or skip 3 and continue ?

[@tristenporter2688]

Can you please answer Cassandra King's question.. im stuck at the same spot!

[@merlevaccarino1040]

@@tristenporter2688 did you get the answer to your question as I have the same question

[@tristenporter2688]

@@merlevaccarino1040 unfortunately not. 😔

[@merlevaccarino1040]

@@tristenporter2688 I'm just going to do it my way and hope it turns out

[@tristenporter2688]

@@merlevaccarino1040 good idea!!!! I'm sure it will work out fine! And if not just pull it back out and try another way! Best of luck to you! .. you are already doing better than I did, because I just gave up on the half done piece and everytime I'd come across it I'd wonder why did I never finish that? .. and now thanks to you I remember this is why. Lol so don't give up! You've got this! 😃

[@Selinamonks2605]

Anyone know how wide this is? And anyone do this in a #4 yarn and different size hook? Curious of the dimensions. Questions were asked previously but never fully answered. Thank you

[@camelledarlinggarcia9879]

How can i make for 5 to 6 years.. where should i adjust thank you..

[@miriammarrero7339]

Hello I am trying to do it for a 5 to 6 year old could you tell me what I have to do please thank you

[@LovinglyNie]

HI Mariam. I don't have pattern for 5-6 years old. However, I do suggest you to change the yarn. Instead of DK weight/light weight #3, you could use medium a worsted/medium #4 yarn.

[@taradrummond4604]

How would I make one for child aged 7-8 years? X

[@LovinglyNie]

Hi Tara. I don't have pattern for 7-8 years old. You can use this pattern but use thicker yarn and larger hook.

[@charj1108]

Excuse me how far do I go if I am making it for a 12-18 months

[@LovinglyNie]

Char J hi, around 24" without the fin, 29" with fin.

[@ricamillea]

The instructions are not very clear. 😢 and its very fast. I hope you do it slower next time and make your instructions clearer than this one

[@kristiec4988]

Do you have a writing pattern?

[@kristiec4988]

What can i do to make this a 5 6 year old?

[@LovinglyNie]

Hi Kristie, I don't have pattern for 5-6yo. However you can always use same pattern and change the yarn to thicker yarn and larger hook.

[@terihewett2855]

Enjoy your videos but might I suggest adding music over the video. Frustrating to try and hear the directions

[@josiedoc8024]

I can't get my count on round 10 to be 66. Did I miss something?

[@LovinglyNie]

hi there, did you have 6 increase every row? How many sts did you get?

[@mendozamelchizedekp.2229]

@@LovinglyNie hi i also have the same question because it seems a bit odd that round 10 is the only one different among other since i took down notes on your captions i got these round 1 : 12 dc in the first chain round 2: chain 3, 1dc, 2dc in the next round 3: chain 3, 2 dc, 2dc in the next round 4: chain 3, 3, dc, 2dc in the next round 5: chain 3, 4 dc, 2dc in the next you see the pattern? shouldn't round 10 be chain 3, 9dc, then 2 double crochets on the next stitch it would give us 66 double crochet at the end of the round

[@mendozamelchizedekp.2229]

let me enumerate until round 10 round 1 : 12 dc in the first chain round 2: chain 3, 1dc, 2dc in the next round 3: chain 3, 2 dc, 2dc in the next round 4: chain 3, 3 dc, 2dc in the next round 5: chain 3, 4 dc, 2dc in the next round 6 : chain 3, 5 dc, 2dc in the next round 7: chain 3, 6 dc, 2dc in the next round 8: chain 3, 7 dc, 2dc in the next round 9: chain 3, 8 dc, 2dc in the next round 10: chain 3, 11 dc, 2dc in the next removing the "chain 3, and 2dc in the next we would come up with round 1 : 12 dc in the first chain round 2: 1dc, round 3: 2 dc, round 4: 3 dc, round 5: 4 dc, round 6 : 5 dc, round 7: 6 dc, round 8: 7 dc, round 9: 8 dc, round 10: 11 dc, isn't it odd that round 9 has first 8 double crochets, then we skipped having 9 and 10 doubles crochets, and immediately changed it to 11 dc for round 10? hihi just curious about this

[@BubbleFaceism]

This video was the hardest video ever to follow, your numbers don't make sense when I count mine :/ I took out my work 3 times before giving up and trying another video.

[@melodymaben5365]

What weight is the yarn ??_

[@machellevancleave4341]

Do you do shark tails

[@piglette0928]

Can I use 4.5mm and 5mm instead of 4.25 and 4.5mm.?

[@LovinglyNie]

Yes sure. It may turn out slightly bigger but maybe not too noticeable.

[@piglette0928]

LovinglyNie also for the adult mermaid blanket , what yarn can I use instead of Caron cakes ?

[@susieq7621]

Love your video but still need help with where each row starts and end. The video is so fast on the iPad cant see he beginning. Help please

[@susieq7621]

Can u write the pattern thanks

[@LovinglyNie]

Sally Roberts sorry but I don't have written pattern for this. Sorry 😐. May I know which part that you don't understand? Some of the part I speed it up because it was a repeat pattern. There's an instruction written in this video for every rounds.

[@susieq7621]

At the beginning of the row for the first shell you put a stitch marker, the second row where does the stitch marker go in the top of that first shell then that first show of the next round which is becomes a single crochet do you put the stitch marker there I moved over one

[@LovinglyNie]

Place stitch marker on the single crochet stitch after the 2 slip stitch.

[@terriancaudill2313]

Do you have a pattern to print?

[@LovinglyNie]

Terrian Graham sorry I don’t have..

[@MileenaK]

Beautiful

[@lieusham]

How do you make one for adult or ages 5 and yp

[@LovinglyNie]

Hi Lieu. I don't have pattern for 5yo and up but you can use thicker yarn and size up the crochet hook to make bigger size. In this tutorial I use DK/light weight yarn #3, I suggest medium weight #4 yarn for bigger size.