How to Crochet Mermaid Skirts
Mermaid skirts are form-fitting and flare out at the bottom, like a mermaid's tail. Crocheted mermaid skirts are comfortable, even though the skirt fits close to the body. Crocheting a mermaid skirt is a time-consuming but simple process. This pattern is for a person with a 36-inch waist. However, instructions are provided for making the pattern larger or smaller. Mermaid skirts make excellent gifts and can be sold at craft shows.
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Things You'll Need
- Size J crochet hook
- 2 to 3 skeins of medium weight yarn
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- 3 1/2-inch buttons
Instructions
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Wrap the yarn around the hook once, catching the yarn on the side facing the skein, then pull the yarn through the loop on the hook.
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Chain stitch by catching the yarn on the side facing the skein, then pull it through the loop on the crochet hook. This completes one chain stitch. Make 145 more chain stitches, then measure the row of chain stitches. If it is 36 inches, go to the next step. Add or subtract chain stitches, if the row is too long or too short. This completes the first row.
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Wrap the yarn around the crochet hook once, then slide the tip of the crochet hook through the second chain stitch. Catch the yarn on the side facing the skein, then pull the yarn through the chain stitch. Catch the yarn and pull it through two of the loops on the crochet hook. Finally, catch the yarn and pull it through the remaining loops on the crochet hook. This completes one double crochet. Put a double crochet stitch into each chain stitch in the first row. This completes the second row.
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Chain two stitches, then put one double crochet into the top of each stitch in the second row. This creates the third row.
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Make two chain stitches, then put one double crochet stitch in the top of the first stitch on the third row. Next, put two double crochet stitches in the top of the second stitch on the third row. Continue alternating one double crochet stitch and two double crochet stitches into the top of the stitches in the third row. This completes the fourth row. Follow this same pattern for the next four rows.
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Add two chain stitches, and place one double crochet into each stitch in top of the last row. Continue following this pattern for 50 rows. Measure the skirt from the top of the first row to the bottom of the last row. If the skirt is 28 inches long, move to the next step. If the skirt is too long or short, add or subtract stitches to reach the proper length.
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Chain two stitches, then place three double crochet stitches into each stitch in the last row. Continue following this pattern for eight rows. Cut the yarn four inches away from the last stitch, then pull it through the stitch. Weave any loose strings into the existing stitches, using the crochet hook.
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Cut a six foot length of yarn. Thread the yarn needle, then pull it through until both sides are even. Tie a knot into the hanging ends.
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Lay the skirt down with the ruffled end facing you. The flat end is the top. Fold the left side over to the right side and line up the edges. Slide the threaded yarn needle through the two edges, three inches from the top. Pull the yarn almost all the way through the edge of the crocheted fabric. Slide the needle through the end of the yarn on the needle by the knot. Pull the yarn tight the rest of the way through. Sew all the way down the edge of the skirt. When you reach the end, slide the yarn needle through the edge of the crocheted fabric, then wrap the yarn around the needle three times. Pull the yarn through the needle. This makes a knot that keeps the yarn in place.
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Turn the skirt inside out, so the finished side is showing. The side without the hem showing is the finished side.
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Attach a button 1/2 inch from the top of the left side of the skirt, in the section where it isn't sewn together. Put another button one inch down, then another one inch down. When you wear the skirt, loop the chain-stitched areas over the buttons. This holds the skirt in place.
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