Mermaid Fish Tail Treat Bags -free crochet pattern-
I had been approached by a regular customer of mine, a mother of two small children, to create some treat/gift bags for the upcoming birthday of her little girl. With the Bubble Guppies (kids tv show) as the theme, our first thought was to create character bags for each child. However, instead we agreed on mermaid tail or fish tail bags, keeping in theme of the tv show, but making the bags similar to one another. (and avoiding any child conflict on wanting another child's bag instead:) ) I am quite pleased with the result, and have decided to share this free pattern with you today! Starting from the bottom up, you will work the tail fin back and forth in short rows, where the first and last row are joined, and continue to work up in rounds. The top decorative edge is made by using the crocodile stitch, and finally finished off with the simple drawstring. Photos and hdc crocodile stitch tutorial included! Designed By: Farrah Hodgson aka Firene Design...
What size hook did you use for the leggings
ReplyDeleteOh my! I hadn't realized I didn't state the hook size! I used 6.00mm.
ReplyDeleteI was guessing you used a 6.00mm hook but I wanted to make sure
ReplyDeleteWhats the waist sizes of the Small-Medium and Large Leggings?...And also are they suppose to fit loosely or snuggly?
ReplyDeleteSmall is size 4-6, medium is 8-10, large is 12-14..... there's a range in size because they are stretchy. They are meant to fit tightly like regular tights. Hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteThank-You it does help. How long is the inseam on them?
ReplyDelete31 inch inseam:) To make longer or shorter, simply take away or add to the bottom row.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted you to know that i made these tights/leggings. I have had so many compliments on them. THANK-YOU for posting this pattern. I wanted something to wear under my jeans when I went hunting to keep me warm, I am sure these will!
ReplyDeleteAww, that's awesome!
DeleteI was trying to add a Pic so you could see them but it wouldn't let me do it...
ReplyDeleteYou can post it on 365's facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/365-Crochet/119858864796888
DeleteDo you have a bigger butt version? My daughter is thin but, she has in her words back lol.
ReplyDeletelol. After you assemble the legs together and are starting the butt, you would need to increase some stitches. For example (Rnd 1: Facing inside the pants (which are inside out) and working around the top of pants, ch1. Sc in next (16, 18, 20)dc, hdc in next 5 dc,(THIS IS HALF OF THE FRONT) --NOW WORKING THE BACK-- THIS IS WHERE YOU WOULD INCREASE BUTT SIZE:) TRY INCREASING 2DC IN NEXT ST, DC IN NEXT (40, 44, 48), 2DC IN NEXT ST..(=44, 48, 50)... instead of-dc in next (42, 46, 50)dc
ReplyDeleteThis would increase the butt by 2 stitches, if you need more, add another increase in the center. I hope this explains it!
In row one of the leggings, I chained 44 and after that, it says to work a dc in the next 49 stitches. Am I suppose to double crochet onto the opposite side of the chain? Then on the second row, it tells me to dc in the next 42 stitches. Do you mean 43?
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DeleteRnd 1: ch (44, 48, 52), dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next (41, 45, 49) ch, ch2. Turn. The "dc in 3rd ch from hook counts 1 dc + the next 41dcs = 42dc)
DeleteRnds 2-10: dc in next (42, 46, 50)dc, ch2, turn.
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DeleteI got online to see reference to making a ballet style (workout) short, when I saw these leggings! I've been crocheting for 20+ years,,,and BRAVO, for taking this project on. I LOVE IT..It can be leggings for under skirts, or just worn with a shirt and boots. In cold weather, men would LOVE to have these instead of thermals to wear under pants..in a cold warehouse, working outside or hunting! I'm excited to play around with this pattern, adding pockets, accessories to waist band (probably skull beads!lol) and silver buttons with tabs. Again..HOW cute,,thank you. Oh!lol,,this is Charles wife..:0,,,,wow this would be embarasing for him
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ReplyDeleteThank you very much:) I hope you enjoy them!
ReplyDeletewhat does"bl" mean????
Deleteback loop. this creates a ridge, used for ribbing and cuffs.
DeleteIs this pattern correct???? im confused about (38,42,4)..................Rnds 16-18: dc in next (38, 42, 4)dc, join with sl st, ch 2. Turn
ReplyDeletethe 4 ia confusing me can u help me please?
It is a size adjustment, it should be 46, not 4, sorry:)
DeleteAbout to attempt making them! Although I will have to make them a bit larger due to my thighs being a bit larger than the sizes you have listed.
ReplyDeleteSeeing as I'm not that great in altering patterns do you think you could help me out with making it bigger. I've done added 4 more to the beginning ch 52 but it seems and Xl in this still won't fit my thighs. So I hope to hear back soon
ReplyDeletethe best way to try to increase is add as many stitches to fit your thigh to start, and go from there, you will have to work in the added sts for the top. I can't really go over it right now, as I am super busy with orders! It shouldn't be very hard to figure out though! good luck!
DeleteThanks for posting this! I've never made pants or tights for living people before, but after recently finding a couple patterns I thought was perfect to make a female version of Comic's Green Arrow for Halloween I figured why not try? Go all out crocheting the whole costume, and look for an easy pants or tights pattern. This sounds easy after reading over it. Can't wait to make them, and promise to get a pic to share with you.
ReplyDeleteOMG! These are sooooo cute. Just a quick question, are you saying to join them into a round on row 11? So there won't be any seems? Brilliant pattern. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYes, join on row 11! Up to this point, you are working back and forth.
ReplyDeleteAwesome.. I am going to make them very soon.. Thanks for sharing it..:)
ReplyDeleteI have made a couple of pairs of these and they are wonderful! Everybody loves them and the work up so fast! Thank you so much :) I have been crocheting less than a year and I find your pattern very clear and concise. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteAre we supposed to make a chain 2 after the first join (row 11)?
ReplyDeleteWhere is the pattern??? It isn't showing up for me
ReplyDeletehttp://www.365crochet.com/2015/01/the-warmest-camo-tights-free-crochet.html
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