Ariel The Little Mermaid Blanket Knit Pattern

This beginner-friendly knitting pattern features a sweet, textured silhouette of a little mermaid — perfect for Disney-inspired gifts or a magical nursery touch. The motif pops in sculptural relief using only simple knit and purl stitches — no colorwork, no complicated charts, just careful stitch counting to keep the design crisp.

Perfect for:

– Practicing your knit & purl skills

– Crafting a cozy superhero-themed blanket or wall hanging

– Creating a fun gift for kids, teens, or comic fans

The blanket has a garter stitch border framing a smooth stockinette background with the mermaid worked in a mix of reverse stockinette and garter stitch for striking texture. Whether you’re knitting a statement throw, nursery decor, or fandom keepsake, this pattern will add a heroic touch to any space!

The final size of the project will depend on the yarn and needle size you choose. Here are examples for three different yarn weights:

Sport weight (5 ply) with 3.5 mm (US 4) needles:

80 × 100 cm (33