Franklin Habit’s Dolores #19 Catch of the Day Mermaid Ensemble Kit by Julia Farwell-Clay includes the PDF pattern download, three colors of Valley Yarns Valley Superwash yarn, a shell necklace (assorted styles; we will choose for you), and a Dolores branded sticker. Note: Dolores doll not included with outfit kit. Buy the knitting kit to make your own Dolores doll here.
Never one to let a trend float past, Dolores has made a deep dive into the mermaiding craze. You’ll find her flipping a fin almost every day at the spa pool, churning up waves and waving at sailors. When invited to a chic swim-in that may or may not (we’re not allowed to say) have taken place on Gwyneth’s private sandbar, she tapped fashion-forward designer Julia Farwell-Clay for an outfit that would make waves even in a school of celebrities. Ever practical, she further insisted that the same ensemble be suitable for her hourly performances as the new headliner of the Fish Tank Lounge at Earl’s Famous World of Seaweed (and Auto Supply) in Warm Spit, Florida.
Sizes: To Fit Dolores
Finished Measurements:
Bikini Top: cup = 1½" high; 2" across; ties are all about 14" long
Mermaid tail: approx 10" from waistband to beginning of fin
fin = 9" on its own
waistband circumference: approx 16"
Yarn Included: Valley Yarns Valley Superwash (100% Extra Fine Merino; 50g/97yds)
C1 — 1 ball #391 Blue Mist
C2 — 1 ball #522 Teal
C3 — 1 ball #563 Ice Blue
Needles: US 6 (4mm) DPNs or circular needle for small circumference knitting in the round and extra DPN for slipping stitches ➤ Shop Knitting Needles
Gauge: 20 sts = 4” in stockinette stitch
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This pattern was updated on 03/24/2020. View errata here. If you purchased the kit, the newest version is available in your Pattern Library.
