Little Mermaid Amigurumi: A Sea of Cuteness

Dive into the enchanting world of amigurumi with this delightful mermaid doll! Inspired by beloved tales of the ocean, this pattern guides you through creating a charming, handcrafted companion. With her flowing red hair, sparkling eyes, and vibrant teal tail, she’s sure to bring a splash of magic and wonder to anyone’s collection or playtime. Perfect for a thoughtful gift or a joyful personal project.

Crafting Memories: The Joy of Handmade Treasures

Handmade items carry a unique warmth and personal touch, making them truly special. Creating this mermaid doll allows you to infuse each stitch with love, transforming yarn into a cherished keepsake. Whether you’re making it for a child’s imaginative adventures or as a decorative piece, this project offers the immense satisfaction of bringing a whimsical character to life with your own hands, fostering creativity and a sense of accomplishment.

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Crochet Pattern: Little Mermaid Amigurumi: A Sea of Cuteness

Materials

DK weight yarn in Beige (skin tone)
DK weight yarn in Teal Green (main tail)
DK weight yarn in Light Mint Green (tail fins, waist accent)
DK weight yarn in Purple (bra top)
Chunky/Velvet yarn in Deep Red (hair)
2.25mm crochet hook (for body parts)
4.0mm crochet hook (for chunky hair yarn)
6mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Embroidery floss in White and Black (for eye details)
Embroidery floss in Light Pink (for cheeks)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
R: Round

Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

Head (Beige yarn, 2.25mm hook)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7-R13: sc around (36) (7 rounds)
Place safety eyes between R10 and R11, about 6-7 stitches apart.
R14: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Start stuffing firmly.
R17: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R18: (dec) x 6 (6)
FO, weave in tail. Leave a long tail for sewing if attaching to body separately, or continue directly for body.

Body & Tail (2.25mm hook)

Continue from head or start with MR if making separately.

If continuing from head: R18 of head (6 sc) becomes R1 of neck.
R1 (Neck): sc around (6) (Beige)
R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4-R5: sc around (18) (Beige)
R6: Change to Light Mint Green, sc around (18)
R7: Change to Teal Green, (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R8-R16: sc around (24) (9 rounds, Teal Green)
R17: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R18-R19: sc around (18)
R20: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R21: sc around (12)
Stuff body firmly. FO, weave in ends.

Arms (Make 2 – Beige yarn, 2.25mm hook)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-R8: sc around (6) (7 rounds)
Stuff lightly, or not at all. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Bra Top (Make 2 ‘shells’ – Purple yarn, 2.25mm hook)

Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Hair Cap (Deep Red chunky/velvet yarn, 4.0mm hook)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7-R10: sc around (36)
Sl st, FO. Weave in ends.

Hair Curls (Make approx. 15-20 curls – Deep Red chunky/velvet yarn, 4.0mm hook)

Ch 15. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each ch across. (This creates a tight curl).
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail Fins (Make 2 – Light Mint Green yarn, 2.25mm hook)

Ch 7. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Turn.
Working along the other side of the chain: sc in next 4 ch, inc in last ch. (14)
R2: sc in next 5, inc, sc in next 6, inc (16)
R3: sc around (16)
R4: (dec, 6 sc) x 2 (14)
R5: (dec, 5 sc) x 2 (12)
R6: (dec, 4 sc) x 2 (10)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Sew Head to Body: If made separately, sew the head securely to the body.
Attach Arms: Sew arms to the sides of the body just below the neck.
Attach Bra Top: Position the two purple ‘shells’ on the front of the body, just below the neck/chin, and sew them on.
Attach Hair Cap: Place the hair cap onto the head. Adjust until it looks good, then sew it securely in place around the edges.
Attach Hair Curls: Sew the individual red curls onto the hair cap, arranging them to create volume and a natural, wavy look, as seen in the image. Start from the bottom edge of the cap and work your way up, layering the curls.
Attach Tail Fins: Sew the two Light Mint Green tail fins to the end of the Teal Green body, positioning them to create a split tail look.

Facial Features

Embroider Eyes: With white embroidery floss, embroider small white dots on the safety eyes for a sparkle effect. Using black embroidery floss, embroider delicate eyelashes around the safety eyes and thin eyebrows above them.
Embroider Mouth: With black embroidery floss, create a small, gentle ‘v’ or ‘u’ shape for the mouth.
Add Blush: With light pink embroidery floss, make a few small stitches or French knots on each cheek for a rosy blush.