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INFORMATION FOR PATTERN:
INCREASE TIP:
Increase 1 double crochet by working 2 double crochets in same stitch.
CROCHET INFO:
The first single crochet on each row is replaced by 1 chain stitch.
The first 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 fin. Then work tail fin 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 first 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 off 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 first 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 first chain stitch.
ROUND 1: Work 3 chain stitches (replaces 1st double crochet), work 11 double crochets around ring and finish with 1 slip stitch in 3rd chain stitch (= 12 double crochets). Cut the yarn and switch to off white.
ROUND 2: Work 1 chain stitch (replaces 1st single crochet), work 1 single crochet in every double crochet and finish with 1 slip stitch in 1st chain stitch (= 12 single crochets).
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 finish with 1 slip stitch in 1st chain stitch(= 24 single crochets). Cut the yarn and switch to medium grey.
ROUND 4: Work 1 chain stitch (replaces 1st single crochet), work 1 single crochet in every single crochet and finish with 1 slip stitch in 1st chain stitch (=24 single crochets). Cut 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.
Hello! I am wondering how to scale up this pattern for an adult. I’d like to make this as a gift, but the person is 6ft tall 117kg so I’m not sure this will fit them! Love the pattern, seems straightforward enough as a beginner! Thank you :)
08.12.2022 - 03:53DROPS Design answered:
Dear Michelle, we are unfortunately not able to adjust every pattern to every individual request - feel free to ask your yarn store or any crochet forum. Thanks for your comprehension. Happy crocheting!
08.12.2022 kl. 10:09Any problems if I crochet the bottom of the tail in a circle instead of back and forth.? And avoid having to sew it together
10.01.2022 - 20:51DROPS Design answered:
Dear Gitte, do you want to avoid the vent/opening at the top of blanket avoiding a seam? then just think about how long you would like this opening to be then work in the round (but maybe working alternately from RS and from WS to keep same texture all the way). Happy crocheting!
11.01.2022 kl. 09:03Bonjour, pouvez vous me confirmer, pour le corp je fais le modèle 7/8 ans, après avoir augmenté de 1 BRIDE afin d'obtenir 81 brides, je dois continuer sans augmentation jusqu'à le modèle fasse 94 cm ou je dois augmenter de 1 bride un tour sur 2 jusqu'à le modèle fasse 94 cm ? Merci de votre réponse
06.10.2021 - 08:58DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Laurie, en taille 7/8 ans, quand toutes les augmentations sont faites, vous avez 81 brides, et vous continuez ensuite en brides (= 1 bride dans chacune de ces 81 brides) sans augmenter davantage jusqu'à ce que l'ouvrage mesure 94 cm. Bon crochet!
06.10.2021 kl. 16:14Er staat bij het lijf dat je de lossen met een halve vaste tot een ring moet sluiten en daarna heen en weer haken maar de deken is toch niet rondom gesloten?
28.05.2021 - 18:31DROPS Design answered:
Dag Annemiek,
Het werk wordt inderdaad heen en weer gehaakt en op het einde gesloten door de naad in de lengte dicht te naaien.
31.05.2021 kl. 10:18Est ce que je peux avoir le patron requin et sirène en francais merci et bonne journée
21.05.2021 - 14:42DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Levesque, tous nos modèles sont disponibles en français, cliquez sur le menu déroulant sous la photo pour changer la langue. Bon crochet et/ou tricot!
21.05.2021 kl. 14:55Hallo, eure Seite ist großartig! Ich würde gerne den Hai häkeln. Welches Garn könnte ich nehmen, das aus Kunstfaser ist? Der Hai soll ein Geschenk für eine vegane lebende Familie werden. Danke! Liebe Grüße, Ely
10.03.2021 - 09:54DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Ely, am besten benutzen Sie unseren Garnumrechner - mehr über Garnalternativen lesen Sie auch hier - Ihr DROPS Laden wird Ihnen auch mal gerne helfen, das passende Garn zu finden (auch telefonisch oder per E-Mail). Viel spaß beim stricken!
10.03.2021 kl. 13:47Je cherche une video pour faire une queue de sirene
26.01.2021 - 13:44DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Marie-France, nous n'avons pas de vidéo pour ce modèle, suivez bien les explications pas à pas, si vous avez une question, vous pouvez la poser ici. Pensez également à consulter nos vidéos et leçons si besoin. Bon crochet!
26.01.2021 kl. 14:48Er det mulig å hekle rundt de første 20-30 cm av kroppen, så begynne å hekle frem og tilbake? Så jeg slipper å sy sammen tilslutt. Og stemmer det at luftmaskene skal hekles sammen til en sirkel, så hekles det frem og tilbake videre?
23.12.2020 - 13:03DROPS Design answered:
Hei Ingrid. Ja, det er mulig, og ja, luftmaskene hekles sammen til en sirkel for deretter å hekles frem og tilbake. mvh DROPS design
11.01.2021 kl. 14:33Hei, Jeg hekler hai-teppe i str. 11/12 år - benytter Eskimo fnr. 24 gul og heklepinne nr. 8. Heklefastheten stemmer med oppskriftens i bredden, men er litt kortere i høyden. Etter å ha brukt 550 g, måler teppet ca. 80 cm. Etter min beregning må jeg da bestille 450 g i tillegg for at teppet skal måle 124 cm. Er garnmengden feil? I så fall gikk jeg glipp av muligheten til å bestille Drops Deal fra kr. 18,- på garnet og få fri porto på hele bestillingen.
08.09.2020 - 19:30DROPS Design answered:
Hej Jorunn, Tak for info, vi har opdateret garnforbruget. Men garnforbruget er helt afhængig af strikkefastheden, du vil bruge en del mere garn hvis du har for mange pinde på 10 cm... God fornøjelse!
09.09.2020 kl. 14:33Hallo, meine Frage bezieht sich auf den Hai, wenn ich das richtig verstanden habe schließe ich die Luftmaschen mit einer Kettmasche. Soweit so gut,dann wird in hin und rückreihen weiter gemacht. Meine Frage nun ist wird trotzdem in der runde gearbeitet? LG Gabriele
05.08.2020 - 11:11DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Frau Thesing, die Arbeit wird dann in Hin- und Rückreihen gehäkelt, und am Ende mit einer Naht geschloßen - siehe SCHLITZ. Viel Spaß beim häkeln!
05.08.2020 kl. 16:27