Introduction
Welcome to your next crochet adventure! This free amigurumi mermaid doll pattern is designed to inspire and delight crafters of all skill levels. Create a beautiful mermaid to gift or keep as a treasured handmade toy.
Project Details
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Finished Size: Approximately 12 inches tall
- Estimated Time: 5-7 hours
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in various colors (skin tone, hair color, tail color)
- 3.5mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Safety eyes (10mm)
- Embroidery thread for facial features
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- R = row
- mc = magic circle
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (two sc in one stitch)
- dec = decrease (2 stitches crocheted together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
- ( ) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
- ( )*6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
Pattern
Hair
Use yarn or wool for the hair.
Head and Body
R 1: 6 sc in mc
R 2: 6 inc (12)
R 3: (inc, 1 sc) * 6 (18)
R 4: (inc, 2 sc) * 6 (24)
R 5: (inc, 3 sc) * 6 (30)
R 6: (inc, 4 sc) * 6 (36)
R 7: (inc, 5 sc) * 6 (42)
R 8: (inc, 6 sc) * 6 (48)
R 9-16: 48 sc (8 rows)
R 17: (dec, 6 sc) * 6 (42)
R 18: (dec, 5 sc) * 6 (36)
R 19: (dec, 4 sc) * 6 (30)
R 20: (dec, 3 sc) * 6 (24)
R 21: (dec, 2 sc) * 6 (18)
R 22: 18 sc
R 23: (dec, 1 sc) * 6 (12)
R 24-26: 12 sc (3 rows)
Stuff the head, embroider the face, and attach the hair. Continue crocheting the body.
R 27: (inc, 1 sc) * 6 (18)
R 28: 18 sc
R 29: (inc, 2 sc) * 6 (24)
R 30-31: 24 sc
R 32: (inc, 3 sc) * 6 (30)
R 33: 30 sc
R 34: (inc, 4 sc) * 6 (36)
R 35-36: 36 sc
R 37: (inc, 5 sc) * 6 (42)
R 38: 42 sc
R 39: (inc, 6 sc) * 6 (48)
R 40-44: 48 sc (5 rows)
Change color to green.:
R 45: 48 sc BLO
R 46: 48 sc
R 47: (dec, 6 sc) * 6 (42)
R 48-49: 42 sc (2 rows)
R 50: (dec, 5 sc) * 6 (36)
R 51-52: 36 sc (2 rows)
R 53: (dec, 4 sc) * 6 (30)
R 54-57: 30 sc (4 rows)
R 58: (dec, 3 sc) * 6 (24)
R 59-62: 24 sc (4 rows)
R 63: (dec, 6 sc) * 3 (21)
R 64-65: 21 sc (2 rows)
R 66: (dec, 5 sc) * 3 (18)
R 67-68: 18 sc (2 rows)
R 69: (dec, 4 sc) * 3 (15)
R 70-71: 15 sc (2 rows)
R 72: (dec, 3 sc) * 3 (12)
R 73-74: 12 sc (2 rows)
R 75: (dec, 2 sc) * 3 (9)
R 76-77: 9 sc (2 rows)
R 78: (dec, 1 sc) * 3 (6)
R 79: 6 sc (6)
Belt
In row 45, crochet FLO sc to the end of the row. Make sl st on the sides.
Fins (make 2)
Make 3 ch
R 1: In the 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc, 1 turning chain (2)
R 2: inc * 2, 1 turning chain (4)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) * 2, 1 turning chain (6)
R 4: (2 sc, inc) * 2, 1 turning chain (8)
R 5-6: 8 sc
R 7: (2 sc, dec) * 2, 1 turning chain (6)
R 8: (1 sc, dec) * 2, 1 turning chain (4)
R 9: dec * 2 (2)
Sl st in each st around
Hands (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc (9)
R 3-4: 9 sc (2 rows)
R 5: 3 ch, 9 sc
R 6: dec, 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 1 sc (6)
R 7: inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc (8)
R 8-15: 8 sc (8 rows)
R 16: dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc (6)
R 17: inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc (8)
R 18: inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc (10)
R 19-28: 10 sc (10 rows)
R 29: 5 dec (5)
Shell (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: 6 sl st
R 3: 4 sl st
Assembly
Once all parts are completed, assemble your mermaid doll by sewing the fins, hands, and shell pieces onto the body securely. Be creative with the placement! Ensure all pieces are firmly attached.
Final Notes
Congratulations on completing your mermaid doll! Feel free to experiment with different colors and embellishments to personalize your creation. Happy crocheting!
Copyright Notice
Pattern created for freeamigurumipatterns.mfa.today
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