Start exploring the ocean deep and dreaming of underwater magic with this amigurumi mermaid playset! Find our free Little Mermaid Crochet Pattern below.
Follow the link to find other crochet patterns of the playset >> https://amigurumi.today/amigurumi-patterns/sea-inhabitants/
To crochet this amigurumi mermaid you need:
- Fine (4 ply) yarn Yarnart Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic; 160 m / 50 g)
- 2.0 mm crochet hook by Tulip
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill
- Some yarn of desired texture for hair
- Sewing needle and scissors
The finished crochet mermaid is about 14 cm (5.5″) tall, if you use the same yarn and hook. The amigurumi pattern can also work well with the yarn of other weight, but the size of finished doll can be different.
Skill level: easy
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Free Little Mermaid Crochet Pattern
Amigurumi Doll Pattern
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one st)
dec = decrease (2 sc together)
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
(..) = repeat the instructions in brackets the given number of times
[..] = total number of stitches
The head and body of this amigurumi mermaid are made as one piece. Work in continuous rounds using a stitch marker.
Head:
Crochet with yarn in skin color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 8-14: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 15: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 12 and Rnd 13 (about 6 stitches in between the eyes).
Rnd 16: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 17: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Stuff with fiberfill.
Rnd 19: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Add more stuffing. The head is done. Don’t cut off the yarn. Continue working on the body.
Body:
Stuff as you go.
Rnd 20: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 21: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 22: sc in all 18 st [18]
Rnd 23: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 24-26: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 27: (inc, sc in next 11 st) repeat 2 times [26]
Rnd 28-29: sc in all 26 st [26]
Change color and continue working on the tail.
Rnd 30: sc in all 26 st in back loops only [26]
Rnd 31-32: sc in all 26 st [26]
Rnd 33: (dec, sc in next 11 st) repeat 2 times [24]
Rnd 34: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 35: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 3 times [21]
Rnd 36: sc in all 21 st [21]
Rnd 37: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 3 times [18]
Rnd 38: sc in all 18 st [18]
Rnd 39: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 3 times [15]
Rnd 40: sc in all 15 st [15]
Rnd 41: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 3 times [12]
Rnd 42: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 3 times [9]
Rnd 43: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 3 times [6]
Fasten off leaving a small tail. Weave in the yarn tail in front loops of the rest 6 stitches with your hook or sewing needle, then pull to close the hole. Hide the end.
Arms (make 2):
Crochet with yarn in skin color.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in magic ring [5]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 5 times [10]
Rnd 3-5: sc in all 10 st [10]
Stuff the bottom of arm with fiberfill.
Rnd 6: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 3 times, sc in next st [7]
Rnd 7-12: sc in all 7 st [7]
Flatten the edges and crochet 3 sc through the stitches of both layers, closing the hole. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Fins (make 2):
Rnd 1: 5 sc in magic ring [5]
Rnd 2: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 2 times, sc in next st [7]
Rnd 3: inc, sc in next 6 st [8]
Rnd 4: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 4 times [12]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 4 times [16]
Rnd 6: (sc in next st, dec, dec) repeat 3 times, sc in next st [10]
Rnd 7: (dec) repeat 5 times [5]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Don’t stuff.
Bra:
Crochet 8 ch, 6 dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next 3 ch, 6 dc in next ch, sl st in next ch.
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
is the yarn verigated for the hair. How do you get the different colors in the hair, That’s what makes this pattern stand out.
Encantada pelos seus padrões. Você tem um talento incrível. Obrigada por compartilhar 🙏♥️
Where are instructions for hair please
Please find step-by-step photo instructions in this pattern >> https://amigurumi.today/lovely-angel-crochet-pattern/
Bonjour ,
Très jolie cette petite sirène , mais les cheveux sont tout bouclés ……comment faites vous ?
Merci, cordialement ,
Yvette
Bonjour! Merci!
I don’t understand how you make the hair curly. The yarn I saw on the link was not.
It’s boucle yarn
What type of yarn was used for the hair?
Boucle yarn