This pattern comes with instructions to make FOUR MORE sets of fins and tails for the Merlion Pattern!! This pattern does NOT COME with instructions for the body, legs or head of the Merlion. This pattern DOES come with a second style of crocheted mane, and four more styles of all kinds of shapes of fins and tails to further customize your Merlion pattern!!!! This pattern features clear step by step instruction with a lot of row-by-row photos. The gauge is not crucial to the pattern as long as the stitches are tight enough to hold stuffing.