Fast and cheap way to make a mermaid tail blanket
My daughter has been wanting a mermaid tail forever! Crochet mermaid tails have been making the rounds online, but I haven't had any desire to jump on the trend. I finally broke down when she asked for one for Christmas. When I went to the store to get the yarn to crochet one, I passed by a bin of cheap fleece blankets and changed my plans.
Walmart has fleece throw blankets for $2.50! I grabbed two of the blankets, one for the lining and one for the outside main color. Then I got a 1/2 yard of green fleece($1.34) from the fabric department to use for the fins. I planned to have the tail opened in the back, similar to some of the crochet mermaid tail designs. But after seeing this tutorial from Made By Marzipan, I liked hers and decided to go that way. I just did one small thing different. Instead of using a separate piece for the waist band, I made the liner longer at the top and then folded it down to create the waist band.
This is my first homemade Christmas present this year. Perhaps I should have started earlier, but I can't help when inspiration hits!
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Is it too silly that I totally want to make a mermaid tail blanket for myself? It would be so perfect for sitting on the couch when my husband thinks it's too hot but I'm chilly!
ReplyDeleteThe fins might make me feel ridiculous, but having my feet covered would be a plus. I'm always freezing!
DeleteAww...how pretty! :)
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Using fleece blankets is a great idea! I'm saving this idea for future reference - thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute idea! I have seen the crocheted versions a lot, but never though to use fleece. And using the blankets was a genius idea! Thanks so much for sharing at my Creative Ways Link Party! Have a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteVery cute mermaid tail! And those fleece blankets are so affordable, too. My daughter really wants a mermaid tail but I don't want to shell out the money for a commercially made one. Pinning this to my sewing board.
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