Easy Mermaid Comfort Doll | Toy Knitting Pattern Knitting Pattern

Easy Mermaid Comfort Doll | Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Áine Marriott
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Double-pointed
Techniques

Garter , Knit, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

We're delighted to introduce you to our fintastic mermaid friend, crafted by designer Áine Marriott.

Third in Áine Marriott's new comfort doll series, this enchanting mermaid is ready to swim into your knitting bag. Perfect for confident beginners, she's made using simple stocking stitch, straightforward shaping and easy colour changes. Her textured tail and sweet seashell-style top add plenty of ocean-inspired charm without making the project feel complicated. Before long, you'll have stitched up a pal that's sure to make a splash in any comfort doll collection.

Sizing

18cm tall (excluding hair)

What do I need?

Yarn: DK in shades (A) Light Grey, (B) Dark Grey, (C) Black, (D) Red, (E) Yellow, (F) Skin Tone, (G) White, (H) Navy, (I) Bright Pink, (J) Green, (K) Blue, (L) Pink, (M) Light Pink, (N) Purple, (O) Brown, (P) Dark Green, (Q) Bright Green, (R) Orange, and (S) Peach, small amounts of each
Needles: 3mm straight, 3mm double-pointed
Tapestry needle
Safety toy stuffing
Round-headed pins
Stitch markers

NOTE: this is all the supplies needed for the May to October dolls.

Meet the designer

Áine Marriott is talented designer, who can turn her hand to many different projects from babywear to toys. If you enjoyed making this pattern, you'll find a whole array of comfort doll projects on the Let's Knit Together website.

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