At this point, if it is as wide as you need it, jump to directions for round 44—see video for visual instructions) If sharks are your thing, then you’ll want to dive into this fun, cozy crochet shark blanket patterns. It’ll just take an afternoon to create some snuggly fun for you or that special person who just can’t get enough shark action. It’s a “fin-tastic” day for YARNutopia as we release the video tutorial and free pattern for the shark tail. A much anticipated blog post for this “Jaw-some” blanket. *Queue JAWS music here* Klik hier voor de vertaling (DUTCH TRANSLATION)

Row 12 is repeated until you get to the desired length (height) of the shark before the mouth. for a 7-8 year old – this was 55 rows! Finish off. In one evening, you can get started on your crochet shark tail blanket and have it ready to go by the time you go to bed. How To Crochet An Adult Mermaid Tail BlanketI hate sewing things together – so the body of the shark is made in a continuous round. There’s now a video made by myself, a 5 and 7 year old showing how to make the body!

Row 2 – Ch 3 2dc in same space, 1 dc cluster in the next 14 gaps. Turn – ss over the top of the last DC Cluster. Row 4- Ch3, 2DC in same gap (over the SS join). In the next gap (which should be the 2dc ch1 2dc)- do a 2dc, ch 1 2dc, 1 DC cluster in the next 6 spaces (which puts you over the 2dc ch1 2dc gap again) do a 2dc ch 1 2dc, followed by 1 DC cluster in the next 5 spaces, SS over. (Row 3 is basically repeated – but the number of DC clusters each side varies to ensure the 2dc ch1 2dc are all in the same place) Row 5- Ch3, 2DC in same gap (over the SS join). 1Dc cluster. In the next gap (which should be the 2dc ch1 2dc)- do a 2dc, ch 1 2dc, 1 DC cluster in the next 7 spaces (which puts you over the 2dc ch1 2dc gap again) do a 2dc ch 1 2dc, followed by 1 DC cluster in the next 5 spaces, SS over. We sincerely hope you are going to have a blast putting together these wonderful crochet shark blanket patterns. Row 1 – Ch 3 2dc in same space, 1 dc cluster in the next 15 gaps. Turn – ss over the top of the last DC Cluster. The crochet shark blanket pattern free is available in PDF format for those who prefer written instructional material. The pattern comes with pictures and illustrations detailing exactly what you need to do at every stage.

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The hood is made to look like the face of a shark, with the opening of the hood looking like the open mouth of a shark just about to enjoy a hearty meal: the person wearing the hood!! Notes: Watch the video tutorial to make this smaller or bigger. At the end of the video tutorial I give clear instructions on how to make this smaller. Just stop increasing at the point where you feel it has reached the size you are trying to accomplish, then jump to the directions for row 44 and make it however long you want it to be. Also, you have an option to skip stuffing the fins with Fiberfil. However, you don’t see a shark with a fin lying over its side, so don’t skip the stuffing. The small details matter a lot. You will be pleased that it won’t take you that long to start and finish this project. At this point, if it is NOT as wide as you need it, continue established pattern just increasing the stitches evenly until it is as wide as you need it to be. See video for visual instructions)

Lie the body flat so the 2dc ch 1 2dc are on either edge (This shows you where mouth should go). Find the middle cluster (vertical down the centre – mark with a stitch marker) and join your yarn. My pattern now only describes to 7-8 year old version – Just reduce by 2 stitches for each decrease in size). Sew on the tail at the bottom – folding the sides in to fit the hole at the base. Position the fin and sew to the main body, and add eyes. Voila – you should have a shark – now you just need a child to be ‘eaten’ by it! I’d love to know what you think – and if you make one – see any pictures! Join me at Off The Hook For You to share your crochet!If you cannot get these exact brands of yarn, go to Yarnsub.com to find an equivalent type of yarn. Row 10 – Ch3, 2DC in same gap (over the SS join). 6Dc cluster. In the next gap (which should be the 2dc ch1 2dc)- do a 2dc, ch 1 2dc, 1 DC cluster in the next 12 spaces (which puts you over the 2dc ch1 2dc gap again) do a 2dc ch 1 2dc, followed by 1 DC cluster in the next 5 spaces, SS over. (Stop increasing here for a 5-6 year old – 37cm diameter).