Mermaid tail blanket

How nice in the evening, when you come home from work, to wrap yourself up in a soft and warm blanket. There seems to be no better and more comfortable invention. But no: thanks to the creative approach of designer Melanie Campbell, the world was presented with a "mermaid tail" plaid. The once custom-made product liked the fair sex so much that today it is in the spotlight, not giving up its positions.

The mermaid tail blanket is a special accessory that, unlike universal capes, does not provide for use as a blanket. It is a warm cocoon case for legs and torso with a closed bottom, which is shaped like a mermaid tail. The product is quite spacious, it can differ in length, allowing you to cover not only the legs, but also the body up to the level of the armpits. The shape of the accessory provides for the presence of a decorative tail, which does not bear any practical load.

According to the method of production, such products are performed in a mass method on production equipment or individually at home using different materials.

Manufacturing is divided into two categories:

• textile;
• knitted.

Unusual blankets in the form of a mermaid tail have their merits:

• are made of material of different composition (natural, artificial or mixed);
• have the richest color palette of shades, allowing you to choose a model based on your preferences in one color or with a print;
• differ in size and texture of the finished product, having different thermal characteristics;
• maintain an optimal temperature regime, preventing the feet from freezing, even if the room is very cold;
• wrap up the legs better than a regular blanket;
• are a great gift theme for yourself, girlfriends for a birthday or other significant holiday;
• are loyal to washing, since the volume is much less than classic counterparts;
• made of wool fibers, have medicinal properties.

The benefits of woolen mermaid tails. The healing properties of wool have been known for a long time.

By regularly using a mermaid tail blanket, you can:

• maintain a "correct, dry" climate, excluding overheating or cooling of the body;
• calm the nervous system, relieving stress;
• strengthen the immune system, normalizing blood circulation and relieving muscle tension;
• accelerate the recovery of the body in case of colds, bruises, muscle sprains.

Due to their unusual shape, such products are expensive. On average, the price indicator varies from 3,500 to 5,000 rubles and above. The price "bites" not only in store purchases: due to the large amount of yarn, the features of the pattern, as well as the rate per hour of work, a private order can cost a decent amount.

A small nuance is the impossibility of using such a product instead of a full-fledged blanket: it cannot be pulled over the shoulders, therefore such a blanket is not suitable for sleeping.

Different raw materials are used in the production of fishtail blankets. The most popular types of fabric are considered to be soft, textured fabrics with good breathability and hygroscopicity. The priority is fleece, acrylic, wool, cashmere, microfiber (terry), pile fabrics.

Knitted patterns are made using yarn. This allows you to reproduce the exact texture of the scales: professional craftswomen never have problems with determining the pattern. In the work on creating a knitted plaid-tail, they use yarn of different composition (cashmere, wool, acrylic, mohair, semi-wool).

Knitted models have a number of their own characteristics:

• require a lot of time to manufacture, patience, perseverance, accuracy and uniform knitting;
• are not made from leftovers, since the different texture of the thickness of the threads can spoil the appearance of the blanket;
• abound in a variety of patterns, allowing the product to be special, exclusive due to the pattern and its colors;
• being a beautiful and complete accessory, they do not need additional decor;
• may have a different pattern of tail and fins;
• allow you to bring to life the most daring ideas of experienced craftswomen;
• performed with a hook, knitting needles or using two types of tools;
• look great from plain, melange yarn, limbage, grass, do not lose their beauty if they are made of contrasting threads.

Knitted and textile models of blankets in the form of a mermaid tail are an accessory worth buying.

You will learn more about the Mermaid Tail blanket in the following video.