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May 23, 2024

How To Crochet Mermaid Tears Purse Pattern + Tutorial

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Developed in 2012, the Crochet Mermaid Purse was the first pattern of two that was used for testing between The Crochet Crowd and Yarnspirations. It was divided into parts for a tutorial, as in 2012, the videos on YouTube could only be 15 minutes long. We've come a long way, technology-wise.

Mermaid Crochet Tears Purse with Tutorial
Mermaid Crochet Tears Purse with Tutorial

This is using Bernat Super Value yarn. At the time, in 2012, the crochet crocodile stitch or known as the scale stitch was beginning to start raging. Like the scarf pattern using Bernat Mosiac yarn that was discontinued in 2013. The texture was so kewl.

Crocodile Stitch Scarf Pattern + Tutorial

I recently created the Mermaid Breasted Cowl that has a closed front section to provide extra warmth to the chest inside a jacket.

Crochet Mermaid Breasted Cowl + Tutorial

Behind the Scenes

The trial was rocky, and I didn't continue with Yarnspirations. The flair of my videos using slang and side advice not in the pattern caused a lot of friction. Social media hadn't yet been established, and Yarnspirations was still creating leaflets and books and not ready to move onto video format. I'm already four years into video creation by this stage.

By 2014, Yarnspirations was starting to transition to using social media and beginning to put more time into the online world. I moved over to Yarnspirations in 2015 and we began building resources together. The rest is history.

What was a hang-up in 2012 eventually became a strength for the individual teachers to have their personalities, teaching styles and more. Each person's uniqueness is their asset.

Crochet Mermaid Tears Purse Pattern
Crochet Mermaid Tears Purse Pattern
Download Yarnspirations Pattern
Free Pattern: Crochet Mermaid Tears Purse

The second pattern was the crochet doily pillow pattern. The pattern is in archive format but still available here at The Crochet Crowd. It was my first time using crochet thread and it was a big of a challenge.

Crochet Doily Pillow Motif Pattern + Tutorial

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Crochet Mermaid Tears Purse Pattern with Tutorial
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Crochet Mermaid Tears Purse Pattern with Tutorial
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Learn how to make this incredible textured crochet scale stitch purse called Mermaid Crochet Tears Purse.
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Michael Sellick
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Filed Under: Bernat Super Value Yarn Patterns, Bernat Yarn Patterns, Crochet Accessories Tutorials, Crochet As Seen on TV, Crochet Bag Patterns, Crochet Stitch Along Bag Patterns, Crochet Video Tutorials, Intermediate Crochet Patterns

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  1. Sandra D. Greenbaum says

    July 01, 2015 at 2:45 am

    Thanks to a friend at the Yarn Circle I go to, she showed ths to me and told me to watch Mikey and The Crochet Crowd. I am a Beginner even though I've been crocheting for many years. I have stuck to the pattern books and have not explored the creativity of my chosen craft, and I'm only 72. Yes, I loved the article. It was easy to learn because the instructions were clear and easy to follow. And I would like to be able to make a few bags to sell. Thank you.
    Sandra D. Greenbaum
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  2. Debbie says

    April 26, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    i love this purse. just made one and plan to make more. thank you

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  3. Lisa says

    May 29, 2014 at 10:57 am

    I made one of these over winter. Mine is red, black, and white. I have gotten so many comments on it, even several offers to buy it from me.

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    • Joyce says

      December 05, 2015 at 4:02 am

      As soon as I get a chance I'm making one !

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