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Mermaid Tail: Knitted by Marianne in Denmark in Peaches & Creme™ Mauve with size 7 (US) needle.

Mermaid: Knitted by Marianne in Denmark in 2 strands of Drops Safran from Garnstudio, size 7 needles,
37 sts. mermaid - beautiful pattern - I think I'm going to do a towel in
this.  


Mermaid Ensemble
Two mermaid inspired lace patterns to mix and match.
by Maile Mauch

Supplies:
1 Skein Peaches & Creme™Knitting worsted yarn
1 Pair Size 7 (US) single point needles
1 Pair Size 7 (US) double point needles
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Mermaid

Cloths:
Small Cloth: 29 stitches
Medium Cloth: 37 stitches
Large Cloth: 45 stitches
Back Scrubber: 21 stitches


Pattern:
x8+1
 Note: Row 5 Corrected- Thanks Marianne! 12/9

Row 1: B2,k1,*yf,k2,sl1-k2tog-psso,k2,yf,k1*B2,
Row 2: B2,*p*,B2.
Row 3:B2, k2, *yf, k1, sl1-k2tog-psso, k1, yf, k3,* end k2, B2.
Row 4: B2,*p*,B2.
Row 5: B2, k3, *yf,sl1.k2tog-psso, yf, k5,* end yf, sl1-k2tog-psso, yf, k3, B2.
Row 6: B2,*p*,B2.

Repeat Rows 1-6 for pattern.

Cast on and knit 1" border. Begin pattern, end a border distance away from desired length, ending on an odd row. Knit border and bind off. Finish by weaving in ends and blocking.


Back Scrubber:
Cast On: 21 stitches with B2.

Knit 1" of border and start pattern.


Knit till 16-19" end on an odd row,  then knit border. Bind off all but 3
stitches, knit I cord for 9" bind off and sew for handle. Knit a second
I-cord for 9" for cast on edge handle


Mermaid's Tail

Cloths:

Small Cloth: 28 stitches
Medium Cloth: 38 stitches
Large CLoth: 48 stitches

Pattern:
x10

Row 1: B4,*yo,k3,sl1-k2tog-psso,k3,yo,k1*,B4.
Row 2 and all even rows: B4,*p*,B4.
Row 3: B4,*k1,yo,k2,sl1-k2tog-psso,k2,yo,k2*,B4.
Row 5: B4,*k2,yo,k1,sl1-k2tog-psso,k1,yo,k3*,B4.
Row 7: B4,*k3,yo,sl1,k2tog-psso,yo,k4*,B4.
Row 8: B4,*p*,B4.


Repeat Rows 1-8 for pattern.

Cast on and knit 1" border. Begin
pattern, end a border distance away from desired length, ending on an
odd row. Knit border and bind off. Finish by weaving in ends and
blocking.


Back Scrubber:
Cast On: 18 stitches with B4.

Knit 1" of border and start pattern.


Knit till 16-19" end on an odd row,  then knit border. Bind off all but 3
stitches, knit I cord for 9" bind off and sew for handle. Knit a second
I-cord for 9" for cast on edge handle 


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