Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Step by step video and link to pattern. This is an easy project and it is slow enough for beginner knitters who want to step it up from knitting scarves!
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Bernat blanket brights yarn
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US11 8mm circular knitting needles
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-mermaid snuggle sack link to pattern:
yarnspirations.com/en-ca/products/bernat-knit-mermaid-snuggle-sack?_pos=1&_psq=knitted+mer&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Knitted Mermaid
KNIT | SKILL LEVEL: EASY
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx =
Approximate(ly) Beg = Begin(ing) Cont = Continue(ity)
Dec = Decrease(ing) Inc = Increase(ing)
MEASUREMENTS
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together WS = Wrong side
Child Approx 46" [117 cm] circumference x 45" [114.5 cm] long (excluding tailfin). Adult Approx 64" [162.5 cm] circumference x 66" [167.5 cm] long (excluding tailfin).
MATERIALS
Bernat® Blanket BrightsTM (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m)
Child LemonadeVarg(12012) 3ballsor570yds/520m Adult Go-Go Green (12004) 5 balls or 1050 yds/960 m
Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) circular knitting needles 36" [90 cm] and 16" [40.5 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker.
GAUGE
8 sts and 13 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to both sizes.
BODY
With longer circular needle, cast on 88 (124) sts. Join in rnd, placing a marker on first st.
1st rnd: *K1. P1. Rep from * around. 2nd rnd: *P1. K1. Rep from * around. Rep last 2 rnds Seed St Pat twice more.
Next rnd: Knit, inc 4 sts evenly around. 92 (128) sts.
Knit even in rnds until work from cast on edge measures 22 (36)" [56 (91.5) cm].
Shape body: Next rnd: *K21 (30). K2tog. Rep from * around. 88 (124) sts. Knit 5 rnds even.
Next rnd: *K20 (29). K2tog. Rep from * around. 84 (120) sts.
Knit 5 rnds even.
Next rnd: *K19 (28). K2tog. Rep from * around. 80 (116) sts.
Knit 5 rnds even.
Next rnd: *K18 (27). K2tog. Rep from * around. 76 (112) sts.
Knit 5 rnds even.
Note: Change to shorter circular needle when necessary to accommodate sts.
Cont dec 4 sts evenly (as established) around next and following 6th rnds until there are 44 (92) sts.
Adult Size only: Cont dec 4 sts evenly (as established) around next and following 4th rnds until there are 52 sts.
Both Sizes: Knit even in rnds until work from beg measures 45 (66)" [114.5 (167.5) cm]. Cast off. Sew cast off edge of Body tog.
TAILFIN
Note: Tailfin is worked side to side with short-turn row shaping.
Cast on 42 (48) sts. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
Knit 3 rows (garter st).
**Next row: (WS). Cast off 3 sts. Knit to last 4 sts. Turn. Leave rem 4 sts unworked.
Next row: Knit.
Next 2 rows: Knit across all sts.** Rep from ** to ** 8 (10) times more. 15 sts rem.
***Next row: (WS). Cast on 3 sts. Knit to last 4 sts. Turn. Leave rem 4 sts unworked.
Next row: Knit.
Next 2 rows: Knit across all sts.*** Rep from *** to *** 8 (10) times more. 42 (48) sts.
Cast off all sts.
FINISHING
Gather top edge of Tailfin to fit lower edge (cast off edge) of Body and sew in position.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:36 supplies
2:21 pattern info
3:29 slip knot
4:02 knitted cast on
6:04 joining the round
7:24 knit 1 purl 1
11:22 chart to keep track of rounds
13:20 how to increase evenly
13:36 knitting calculator
15:43 how to M1
18:07 altering pattern to save on yarn supply
19:07 joining yarn
20:58 shaping the body
23:42 knitting to only 42”
24:18 cast off of body
25:35 tailfin
28:40 cast off 3 sts tailfin
33:00 casting on 3 sts tailfin
35:52 running low on yarn
36:21 knit to 43” to save on yarn
36:40 cast off side of tailfin
37:22 sew up bottom of body
40:00 sewing tailfin to body
43:42 outtake
Step by step video and link to pattern. This is an easy project and it is slow enough for beginner knitters who want to step it up from knitting scarves!
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”
This video and description contains links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support my channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
Amazon Paid Links:
Bernat blanket brights yarn
amzn.to/3MvzMUl
US11 8mm circular knitting needles
amzn.to/46QcJvr
-mermaid snuggle sack link to pattern:
yarnspirations.com/en-ca/products/bernat-knit-mermaid-snuggle-sack?_pos=1&_psq=knitted+mer&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Knitted Mermaid
KNIT | SKILL LEVEL: EASY
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx =
Approximate(ly) Beg = Begin(ing) Cont = Continue(ity)
Dec = Decrease(ing) Inc = Increase(ing)
MEASUREMENTS
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together WS = Wrong side
Child Approx 46" [117 cm] circumference x 45" [114.5 cm] long (excluding tailfin). Adult Approx 64" [162.5 cm] circumference x 66" [167.5 cm] long (excluding tailfin).
MATERIALS
Bernat® Blanket BrightsTM (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m)
Child LemonadeVarg(12012) 3ballsor570yds/520m Adult Go-Go Green (12004) 5 balls or 1050 yds/960 m
Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) circular knitting needles 36" [90 cm] and 16" [40.5 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker.
GAUGE
8 sts and 13 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to both sizes.
BODY
With longer circular needle, cast on 88 (124) sts. Join in rnd, placing a marker on first st.
1st rnd: *K1. P1. Rep from * around. 2nd rnd: *P1. K1. Rep from * around. Rep last 2 rnds Seed St Pat twice more.
Next rnd: Knit, inc 4 sts evenly around. 92 (128) sts.
Knit even in rnds until work from cast on edge measures 22 (36)" [56 (91.5) cm].
Shape body: Next rnd: *K21 (30). K2tog. Rep from * around. 88 (124) sts. Knit 5 rnds even.
Next rnd: *K20 (29). K2tog. Rep from * around. 84 (120) sts.
Knit 5 rnds even.
Next rnd: *K19 (28). K2tog. Rep from * around. 80 (116) sts.
Knit 5 rnds even.
Next rnd: *K18 (27). K2tog. Rep from * around. 76 (112) sts.
Knit 5 rnds even.
Note: Change to shorter circular needle when necessary to accommodate sts.
Cont dec 4 sts evenly (as established) around next and following 6th rnds until there are 44 (92) sts.
Adult Size only: Cont dec 4 sts evenly (as established) around next and following 4th rnds until there are 52 sts.
Both Sizes: Knit even in rnds until work from beg measures 45 (66)" [114.5 (167.5) cm]. Cast off. Sew cast off edge of Body tog.
TAILFIN
Note: Tailfin is worked side to side with short-turn row shaping.
Cast on 42 (48) sts. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
Knit 3 rows (garter st).
**Next row: (WS). Cast off 3 sts. Knit to last 4 sts. Turn. Leave rem 4 sts unworked.
Next row: Knit.
Next 2 rows: Knit across all sts.** Rep from ** to ** 8 (10) times more. 15 sts rem.
***Next row: (WS). Cast on 3 sts. Knit to last 4 sts. Turn. Leave rem 4 sts unworked.
Next row: Knit.
Next 2 rows: Knit across all sts.*** Rep from *** to *** 8 (10) times more. 42 (48) sts.
Cast off all sts.
FINISHING
Gather top edge of Tailfin to fit lower edge (cast off edge) of Body and sew in position.
Donate to my Crafty Patti Channel
If you would like to support me. Your kind donation will be sent to my business PayPal account. Thank you so much!
Donate to my channel
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Follow me on:
YouTube: youtube.com/@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts
Facebook: facebook.com/craftypatti
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Email: craftypatti60@gmail.com
Music: Dolce Vita, Movie audio library
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:36 supplies
2:21 pattern info
3:29 slip knot
4:02 knitted cast on
6:04 joining the round
7:24 knit 1 purl 1
11:22 chart to keep track of rounds
13:20 how to increase evenly
13:36 knitting calculator
15:43 how to M1
18:07 altering pattern to save on yarn supply
19:07 joining yarn
20:58 shaping the body
23:42 knitting to only 42”
24:18 cast off of body
25:35 tailfin
28:40 cast off 3 sts tailfin
33:00 casting on 3 sts tailfin
35:52 running low on yarn
36:21 knit to 43” to save on yarn
36:40 cast off side of tailfin
37:22 sew up bottom of body
40:00 sewing tailfin to body
43:42 outtake
