Mermaid Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Amanda Berry
Needle Size

US 7 / 4.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

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

Use DK yarn from your stash to knit Amanda Berry's mermaid toy

Add a touch of sparkle to your undersea diva with glittery DK yarn. Designer Amanda has chosen to leave the face fairly simple, but you can add extra features or a little blusher to personalise your toy. This toy knitting pattern uses easy knitted stitches. This doll pattern provides a great chance to practise making doll hair. We’ve used a whole ball of White yarn to cover a ‘T’-shaped section of the head, but you can cover the full head if desired.

Sizing

Height: 28cm

What you'll need

Yarn: DK, shades Glittery Teal, Green, Pink, Blue, one 25g ball of each, White, 25g for hair as shown, 50g for fuller coverage
Needles: 4.5mm
Buttons: black, two
Felt: white
Safety toy stuffing
Stitch holder
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Skills and stitches used

Purl (p)
Knit (k)
Knit into front and back (kfb)
Knit two together (k2tog)
Make bobble (mb)

Meet the designer

Amanda Berry is toy knitting expert and has been designing for our crafty titles for many years, as well as working with larger shops and brands. She is a master when it comes to creating cute characters from dolls to animals. If you like this pattern, we think you'll love Amanda'sknitted animal trio. You can find more of Amanda's designs here.

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