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Mermaids are mythical, magical creatures that always bring a smile to your face. Perhaps the only thing more likely to do is a rainbow-combine the two and you've got a practically perfect pattern!

This crochet pattern uses a shell stitch that looks a lot like the scales of a mermaid. In addition to crochet shell stitch, this pattern uses post stitches as well as basic stitches, including double crochet.

What's really neat about this crochet pattern is that it's designed as a classic mermaid tail blanket, but it can also be adapted to wear as a scarf.

When you just need a little brightening, crochet this diagonal rainbow wall hanging! With corner-to-corner construction and a gorgeous row of fringe, how could this not make you smile? And if rainbows aren't really your thing, you can still make this with your favorite shades or even neutrals.

Who doesn't love a rainbow of yarn? Use your favorite ROY G BIV color palette to crochet an actual rainbow that kids will love to hug. Heidi from Hands Occupied created this free pattern for her Over the Rainbow softie, a design that's so cute you may not want to share!