Mermaid Tail & Headband Prop

This cute little mermaid photo prop set would make a fabulous addition to any photographer’s repertoire.

Photographs used with the kind permission of: llenadevida900 and Jennifer Maesen Photography (http://www.maesenphotography.com/) and Sarah Bertram ofwww.sweetpeaphotography.co.uk

The tail (as per given pattern) measures 35cm/14” long (excl. fin)

The top edge, with its delicate shell trim, will sit between tummy and chest (depending on the length of the baby) and has a circumference of 35cm/16” at its widest point.

The scales are worked using the very popular ‘crocodile’ stitch and these are also featured on the matching headband.

This item is not suitable for sleeping in

Materials: Approximately 200g (360m) of double knit (8 ply) yarn.

The example uses Patons Fairytale Dreamtime DK 100% wool but you may substitute any yarn of ‘similar’ thickness. A suggested yarn is shown below.

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