Crochet Mermaid Seashell Cups 🧜‍♀️ Step-by-Step Tutorial (Use for Bikinis, Tops + More!)

Learn how to crochet Mermaid Seashell Cups in this step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for summer tops, bikinis, and the Serena series. Full PATTERN link: https://ko-fi.com/s/d5fbcf49b7 Welcome to my very first YouTube crochet tutorial! 🧜‍♀️ 💓 Today I'll show you how to crochet Mermaid Seashell Cups - the foundation of all my mermaid-inspired designs. This tutorial is also the base for a whole series of upcoming Serena tutorials. Once each video is posted, I'll link them below so you can follow the entire series step by step. ~ VIDEO CHAPTERS ~ 00:00 Intro 00:12 Abbreviations / Materials 00:22 Step 1: Foundation row 1 02:45 Step 1: Foundation row 2 09:14 Step 1: Foundation row 3 13:42 Step 1: Increase row 4 21:16 Step 2 Repeat rows (intro) 21:42 Step 2: Regular row (wrong side) 23:51 Step 2: Increase row (right side) 34:10 Step 3: Regular row (wrong side) 35:44 Step 3: Decrease row (right side) 44:10 Step 4: Repeat rows 44: 21 Step 4: Regular row (wrong side) 45:10 Step 4: Regular row (right side) 48:28 Step 4: Regular row (wrong side) 49:13 Step 5: Decrease row (right side) 54:42 Step 5: Regular row (wrong side) 55:34 Step 6: Edging row (right side) 59:42 Step 6: Final row (wrong side) 1:02:50 Shell edging MATERIALS USED: • 3mm hook (or size needed to meet your tension) • Category 2 / sport weight polyester yarn • Scissors • Stitch-markers (optional but helpful) ABOUT THE SERIES This seashell Cup design will be used in the upcoming Serena Series, including: • The Serena Bralette | Mermaid Seashell Top • The Serena Top | Mermaid Seashell Top • The Serena Dress | Mermaid Seashell Beach Dress As each tutorial goes live, I'll link it here so you can easily follow along. WRITTEN PATTERNS & SUPPORT If you'd like the fully written, printable patterns ,with photos and diagrams, (including the Serena Top & other designs) here's the ☀️PATTERN LINK: https://ko-fi.com/s/d5fbcf49b7 For more designs visit: 👉Ko-fi: Leah's Island Lotus 👉 Ravelry (Older Patterns): TheislandLotus 🧡 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: @leahs_island_lotus Pinterest: @leahsislandlotus TikTok: @leahs_island_lotus FEEDBACK & TAGS 💕 If you have any questions, requests, or suggestions, for my next tutorial, comment below - I love hearing from you! ♡ And if you recreate this seashell, tag me so I can see your beautiful work 🥰 #crochet #mermaidcrochet #crochettutorial