Shark Attack Blanket by DROPS

Design
DROPS Children 28-13

Crocheted shark blanket for kids. Size 3-14 years Piece is

crochet in DROPS Eskimo.

DROPS design: Pattern ee-138-bn

Yarn group E
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Size: 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 - 13/14 years
Measurements: Length without tail n = 70-84-98-112-128-142 cm /
27½"-33"-38½"-44"-50½"-55 3/4"
Width at the top = 81-86-90-99-103-112 cm /
32"-34"-36½"-39"-40½"-44"
Circumference before tail = 35-37-39-40-42-44 cm / 13 3/4"-14½"-15
1/4"-15 3/4"-16½"-17 1/4" Share your project with us on
Tail height = 27-31-33-35-37-39 cm / 27-31-33-35-37-39 cm / 10½"-12 Facebook or Instagram using
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Materials:
DROPS ESKIMO from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group E)
600-650-750-800-900-950 g color 46, medium gray
300-300-350-350-400-450 g color 14, dark gray
50-50-50-50-50-100 g color 02, black
50 g for all sizes in color 01, o white
50 g for all sizes in color 56, Christmas red

Piece can also be crocheted with yarn from:

“Alternative yarn (yarn group E)” - see link below.

DROPS CROCHET Hook size 8 mm / L/11 - or size needed to get 9

double crochets x 5 rows with double crochets = 10 cm / 4'' in width
and 10 cm / 4'' vertically.

You can make this pattern for only 54.60 $ !*

(*) Pattern prices are calculated from the smallest size / cheapest colour. You will nd a prices table in this print to help you
calculate the price for other sizes.

DROPS Max Prices (per 05.01.2018)

United States
ESKIMO UNI COLOUR (50g) 2.60 USD
ESKIMO MIX (50g) 3.00 USD
ESKIMO PRINT (50g) 3.25 USD
DROPS Needles & Hooks from 1.50 USD

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Instructions to DROPS Children 28-13

Need help? Read more at the end of the pattern

INFORMATION FOR PATTERN:

INCREASE TIP:
Increase 1 double crochet by working 2 double crochets in same stitch.

CROCHET INFO:
The rst single crochet on each row is replaced by 1 chain stitch.
The rst double crochet on each row is replaced by 3 chain stitches.
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BLANKET:
Body of shark is worked bottom up, it begins between body and tail n. Then work tail n from bottom of
body and downward. The entire piece is worked back and forth.

BODY:
Work 32-34-34-36-38-40 chain stitches on hook size 8 mm / L/11 with medium gray. Form a ring by working
1 slip stitch in rst chain stitch. Then work back and forth. READ CROCHET INFO and work 1 double crochet
in each stitch the entire row = 32-34-34-36-38-40 double crochets. Turn piece and work 1 double crochet in
every double crochet the entire row.
On next row increase stitches evenly on row - READ INCREASE TIP! Work double crochets and increase 8-6-6-
9-7-10 double crochets on row = 40-40-40-45-45-50 double crochets. REMEMBER THE CROCHET GAUGE!

Continue in rows like this, increase along the way - READ ENTIRE SECTION BEFORE CONTINUING!

Increase 5 double crochets every 4-5-6-8-7-10 cm / 4'' 6-6-8-7-9-10 times in total = 70-70-80-80-90-100
double crochets. When all increases are done work 1 row without increase, on next row work double
crochets and increase 3-7-1-9-3-1 double crochets evenly = 73-77-81-89-93-101 double crochets. Continue
working 1 double crochet in each double crochet until piece measures 66-80-94-108-124-138 cm /
26"-31½"-37"-42½"-48 3/4"-54 1/4".
Switch to black and work 1 row with 1 single crochet in every double crochet. Switch red and work 1 row
with 1 double crochet in every single crochet, then work 1 row with 1 single crochet in each double crochet.
Switch to o white and work next row as follows: 1 chain stitch,* skip 2 single crochet, in next single crochet
work: 1 treble crochet, 2 double crochets, 1 treble crochet, 4 chain stitches and 1 slip stitch, then work 1 slip
stitch in next single crochet *, repeat from *-* the entire row. Cut the yarn and fasten. Body is now done.

TAIL FIN:
Place body double with vent in the middle of piece. Use dark gray and crochet hook 8 mm, work 1 row with
single crochets through both layer at the bottom along the cast-on edge = 16-17-17-18-19-20 single
crochets.
Then work every row as follows: 3 double crochets in rst stitch, work 1 double crochet in every stitch until
the 4 middle stitches, 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, 1 double crochet in every stitch until last
stitch and work 3 double crochets in last stitch.
Repeat this row 13-15-16-17-18-19 times in total = piece measures approx. 26-30-32-34-36-38 cm / 10
1/4"-11 3/4"-12½"-13½"-14 1/4"-15". Switch to 2 strands black, work 1 row with 1 single crochet in every
stitch. Cut the yarn and fasten.

EYES:
Work 2 eyes, fasten them with medium gray approx. 10 cm / 4'' from edge at the top.
Work as follows:
Work 3 chain stitches with black on hook size 8 mm / L/11 and form a ring with 1 slip stitch in rst chain
stitch.
ROUND 1: Work 3 chain stitches (replaces 1st double crochet), work 11 double crochets around ring and
nish with 1 slip stitch in 3rd chain stitch (= 12 double crochets). Cut the yarn and switch to o white.
ROUND 2: Work 1 chain stitch (replaces 1st single crochet), work 1 single crochet in every double crochet
and nish with 1 slip stitch in 1st chain stitch (= 12 single crochets). Cut the yarn and switch medium gray.
ROUND 3: Work 1 chain stitch (replaces 1st single crochet), 1 single crochet in the same stitch, then work 2
single crochets in every single crochet rest of round and nish with 1 slip stitch in 1st chain stitch(= 24 single
crochets). Cut the yarn and fasten.
VENT:
Sew vent together as far up as you want - 20-30 cm / 8"-12'' up if only feet should be covered or half way up
if the vent should cover more.
Enjoy your new blanket.

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