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Amigurumi Mermaid – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Mermaid – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the enchanting magic of a Mermaid to life with this Amigurumi Mermaid crochet pattern! 🧜‍♀️✨ With her flowing hair, shimmering tail, and graceful presence, this design captures the essence of this beloved underwater character in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a fairy tale-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love mermaid-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in hair textures, tail embellishments, and even tiny accessories like embroidered seashells or a miniature ocean setting to enhance its charm. Choose classic blues and purples for a mystical look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of an underwater setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi mermaid is sure to make waves.

Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this ocean beauty to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🧜‍♀️ Amigurumi Mermaid – FREE Crochet Pattern

Dive into a magical crochet journey with this graceful amigurumi mermaid! Featuring flowing lilac hair, a vibrant turquoise tail, and charming seashell top, she’s ready to enchant any ocean-loving heart. Whether displayed on a shelf or gifted to a dreamer, this mermaid brings handmade magic to life.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and hair attachment.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):

    • Color A: Skin tone (body and arms)

    • Color B: Turquoise (tail and fins)

    • Color C: Purple or Lilac (hair)

    • Color D: Pink or Coral (seashell top)

    • Small amount of Black, Red, and Blue-Green (eyes, mouth, flower detail)

  • 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Safety eyes (10–12 mm) or black yarn for embroidered eyes

  • Polyfill stuffing

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FLO – Front Loops Only

  • BLO – Back Loops Only

  • FO – Fasten Off

👩 Head & Body (worked top down)

With Color A (skin tone):

  • MR, 6 sc (6)

  • inc x6 (12)

  • (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  • (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  • (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  • (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  • Rounds 7–16: sc around (36)

  • Insert safety eyes between rounds 11–12, approx. 8 sts apart

  • Begin stuffing

  • (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  • (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  • (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  • (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  • Round 21: sc around (12) – neck

  • Switch to Color D for bra:

  • Round 22: sc around (12)

  • Switch to Color A:

  • (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  • (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  • Round 25–28: sc around (24)

  • Switch to Color B (tail)

  • (3 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  • Rounds 30–34: sc around (18)

  • (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  • Rounds 35–40: sc around (12)

  • Stuff firmly

  • (dec) x6 (6)

  • FO and close

🐚 Bra Cups (Make 2)

With Color D:

  • MR, 6 sc (6)

  • Round 2: inc x6 (12)

  • sl st, FO and sew to body

  • Embroider or sew small line in center to connect cups

🧜 Tail Fins (Make 2)

With Color B:

  • MR, 6 sc (6)

  • inc x6 (12)

  • (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  • Rounds 4–6: sc around (18)

  • Flatten and sl st to close

  • Sew both fins to tail base symmetrically

✋ Arms (Make 2)

With Color A:

  • MR, 6 sc (6)

  • inc x6 (12)

  • Rounds 3–12: sc around (12)

  • FO, stuff lightly, sew to sides at shoulder level

💇 Hair

With Color C (Lilac):

  • Ch 21, sc in 2nd ch and across (20)

  • FO, repeat 20–30 strands for full coverage

  • Attach strands row-by-row around top and back of head

  • Style by curling, braiding, or leaving loose

  • Optional: Add front bangs by sewing shorter strands or embroidering

🌺 Flower Accessory

With teal or blue-green yarn:

  • MR, (ch 3, sl st in ring) x5 (5 petals)

  • FO and attach to side of head

😊 Face Details

  • Use black yarn to embroider lashes if not using safety eyes

  • Embroider small red smile

  • Add light blush with pink yarn or pastel

✂️ Assembly

  • Attach arms symmetrically

  • Sew tail fins securely

  • Attach hair and flower

  • Weave in all ends neatly

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add pearls or beads to her hair

  • Crochet a tiny underwater friend (fish, starfish, etc.)

  • Make a pastel version for a dreamy mermaid look

Your magical mermaid is ready to charm her way into anyone’s heart! Whether for play, gifting, or display, this crochet sea beauty brings enchantment to every stitch. 🌊🧜‍♀️✨


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