This eaten by a shark crochet pattern is a spin off from the Mermaid Tail Pattern.
The mermaid tail pattern has literally been swamping the Internet. This tutorial is aimed at boys but I can’t help but wonder if it is in poor taste?
No I don’t mean the boy tastes bad to the shark.
If you think your little guy or gal would love this blanket, then here is the free pattern.
If you love this blanket but can not crochet it? Then don’t worry; we found this shark blanket on Amazon.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations
. Perfect for Mermaid, Spongebob and beach-themed parties too.
If you are planning on hosting a fun Shark week (July) activity then make sure you check out these other shark crafts we wrote about as well as some fun shark-themed food you can eat. (No sharks were harmed in the making of our yummy shark treats)
Love Sharks? How about playing these fun Shark themed Board Games or these resource books
for learning about sharks.
You worry THIS might be in poor taste, but not the so-called “tribal” moccasins…?
The Shark Tail link takes me to the Mermaid Tail – can’t get to a shark
I like it. I think it is really cute and the kids would love it.
Why would a shark blanket be in poor taste? Must we be politically correct with our crocheting now? Who are we offending by making this? Good grief!! I think it is adorable. I plan on making it.
Good grief. It makes me wish I was a crocheter and not just a sewist/quilter. Maybe I’ll modify it to a sewing pattern.
And what Cassie said. Those tribal moccasins were something (besides fugly).
I don’t think it’s in poor taste at all. It’s great! This country needs to stop being offended by every little thing and just grow up.
Get over it, it’s really cute
Oh my gosh! It’s cute as can be. Some humor is a GOOD thing!
Hello! I’m trying to crochet the mouth of the shark ????. Do you have a YouTube tutorial of this afghan?
Sorry We don’t. You will need to contact the pattern maker directly from the link.
how do i go about making this for an adult?
Short answer: No. Long answer: Absolutely not.
https://offthehookforyou.wordpress.com/2015/05/04/eaten-by-a-shark-the-pattern-finally/
I don’t think it’s in bad taste at all. I think Vicki Roberts is a genius for coming up with it!!!
Crochet sharks by themselves are not bad, but not liking idea of sharks eating humans. I would stuff the mouth with toys or other items. It’s a novel idea, but with so many real life shark attacks and deaths, I’d weary on the cautious side. It seems if you are questioning it, that it may not be a good idea.
LOVE IT – GOING TO ATTEMPT
Love it if people think it’s in bad taste they obviously have no sense of creativity. Great job and thank you so very much for the pattern my grandson is going to love it.
I think the only way this would be in bad taste is if someone made it for a shark attack victim…. but let’s remember how rare shark attacks really are. Most people I think would find this an adorable compliment to the mermaid tail.
If someone is *that* worried about offending someone with this, then I suppose you could omit the shark head and mouth and just make the body and tail like the mermaid blanket.
Sorry so late, I just found this page. LOVE this idea.
My granddaughter had me make her a mermaid tale, but my daughter wanted a shark for her baby to be.
After that, she wanted one for herself!! LOL.
So how poor taste is a shark bag for a pregnant lady? Honestly, I don’t care, whatever my daughter wants (crochet wise) I’ll make