Materials Needed & Measurements:

Stitching Instructions for Making the Bernat My Mermaid Crochet Snuggle Sack Pattern:

Create the Base:
- Chain (Ch) 82: This will serve as the foundation chain for the sack.
- Row 1 (Right Side – RS):
  - Skip the first 2 chains (these do not count as a stitch).
  - Work 1 half double crochet (hdc) into the 3rd chain from the hook.
  - Continue working 1 hdc into each chain across the entire row.
  - Turn your work to prepare for the next row. You should have 80 hdc at the end of this row.
- Row 2:
  - Chain 2 (Ch 2). This step is to provide height for the new row but does not count as a stitch.
  - Work 1 hdc in each hdc from the previous row across to the end.
  - Turn your work.
- Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures approximately 24 inches [61 cm], ending on a Wrong Side (WS) row.
Shaping the Sack – Begin Decreases (Decs): The sack will now be tapered by reducing stitches in certain rows.
- First Decrease Row (Row 1):
  - Ch 2.
  - Work 1 hdc in each of the next 8 stitches, then work 1 hdc2tog (half double crochet two together) to decrease by one stitch.
  - Repeat from * to the end of the row.
  - Turn. The total stitch count should now be 72 stitches.
- Row 2 (No Decreases):
  - Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in each stitch across. Turn.
- Repeat Row 2 for 4 more rows, maintaining the same stitch count.

Next Decrease Row:
- Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in each of the next 7 stitches, then hdc2tog. Repeat across. Turn. (64 stitches)
Work 5 Rows Without Decreases:
- Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in each stitch across. Turn.

For each subsequent decrease row:
- Decrease the number of hdc between hdc2tog by 1 (e.g., next row will have 6 hdc between decreases, then 5, and so on).
- After each decrease row, work 5 rows of no decreases to stabilize the shape.
Continue until 40 stitches remain.

Fasten off the yarn.
Use a yarn needle to sew the center back seam (lengthwise) to close the sack.
Sew the bottom seam securely to form the closed end of the sack.

Create the Tail Base:
- Ch 38: This will be the foundation chain for the tail.
- Row 1 (RS):
  - Work 1 hdc into the 4th chain from the hook (counts as 2 hdc).
  - Continue working 1 hdc in each chain across to the end. Turn. You should have 36 hdc at the end of this row.
Add Texture to the Tail:
- Row 2:
  - Ch 2 (counts as hdc).
  - Work 1 hdc into the horizontal bar below each stitch in the previous row (this creates a ribbed texture).
  - Continue to the last 3 hdc and leave these stitches unworked. Turn.
- Row 3:
  - Ch 2. Work 1 hdc into the horizontal bar below each stitch in the previous row. Turn.
- Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until only 21 stitches remain.
Finish and Attach the Tail:
- Fasten off the yarn.
- Repeat the instructions to create a second tail piece.
- Sew the two tail pieces together along the edges, leaving the top edge open.
- Position the tail at the bottom of the snuggle sack and sew it securely in place using the yarn needle.

To ensure the sack is the correct size, confirm that 7 hdc and 6 rows = 4 inches [10 cm]. Adjust your hook size if necessary.

This completes your Mermaid Crochet Snuggle Sack shape, cozy body, and decorative tail! Enjoy your project!

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