Crochet Summer Mermaid Doll Amigurumi
This adorable project is perfect for those warm sunny days when you want to relax and get creative. Using colorful yarns and basic crochet stitches, you can bring this magical mermaid to life. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is sure to bring joy and satisfaction as you see your creation come together. Imagine the delight on a child's face when they receive this unique mermaid doll as a gift, or simply enjoy displaying it in your own home as a charming decoration. This project is not only a fun way to pass the time, but it also allows you to express your creativity and create something beautiful with your own hands. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarns, and get ready to dive into the world of amigurumi with this enchanting summer mermaid doll pattern.
Materials
Milk cotton yarn
Hook size 2.5mm 4/0.
Abbreviations
AR – Amigurumi Magic ring
MR – Amigurumi Magic ring
3in1 – crochet 3 columns in one loop
sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
tr : Triple Crochet/ Treble Crochet
st: Stitch
dc : Double Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
sl-st or Slst: Slip Stitch
ch : Chain
tch: Turnin chain crochet
..in : make increase into same stitch as many as the number which is given in front of “inc” abbreviation (exp; 3inc, 4inc..).
FLO : Crochet into front loops only
BLO : Crochet into back loops only
HEAD
R1: MR 7sc
R2: 7inc (14)
R3: 7*(sc, inc) (21)
R4: 7*(2sc, inc) (28)
R5: 7*(3sc, inc) (35)
R6: 7*4(4sc, inc) (42)
R7-18: 42sc
R19: 14*(sc, dec) (28)
R20: 14dec
FO.
ARMS
R1: MR, 6sc
R2-11: 6sc
FO. Leave a long tail for sewing.
BODY
Yellow yarn
R1: MR, 4sc
R2: 2*(sc, inc) (6)
R3: 3inc, 3sc (9)
R4: 9sc
R5: 3*(sc, inc), 3sc (12)
R6: 3*(2sc, inc), 3sc (15)
R7: 3*(3sc, inc), 3sc (18)
R8: 3*(4sc, inc), 3sc (21)
R9: 7*(2sc, inc) (28)
R10: 7*(3sc, inc) (35)
R11-13: 35sc
R14: 7*(3sc, dec) (28)
R15: 28sc
Change to skin color yarn
R16-17: 28sc
R18: 7*(2sc, dec) (21)
R19: 21sc
R20: 7*(sc, dec) (14) Link to arms
R21: 3sc, 4sc on arm 1, skip 4sc on arm 1 and on the body, 4sc on the body, 4sc on arm 2, skip 4sc on arm 2 and on the body, 1sc on the body = 14sc
R22-23: 14sc
FO. Leave a long tail for sewing.
FISH TAIL (2)
R1: MR, 4sc
R2: 2*(sc, inc) (6)
R3: 3*(sc, inc) (9)
R4: 3*(2sc, inc) (12)
R5-6: 12sc
R7: 3*(2sc, dec) (9)
R8: 3*(sc, dec) (6)
FO. Leave a long tail for sewing.
HAIR (WIG)
R1: MR, 8sc
R2: BLO 8inc (16)
FLO
26ch -> 25sc, slst in the same st, 26ch -> 25sc; slst next st, 26ch -> 25sc, slst in the same st, 26ch -> 25sc… continue until 5 sts left. Slst next st, 9ch -> 8sc, slst next st, 9ch -> 8sc… continue to the end. This layer we will have 22 long strands and 5 short strands for the bangs.
BLO
26ch -> 25sc, slst in the same st, 26ch -> 25sc; slst next st, 26ch -> 25sc, slst in the same st, 26ch -> 25sc… continue to the end. This layer we will get 16 long strands.
FINISH
• Fill the head, body with fiberfill
• Assembly pieces as the sample
• Safety eyes 6mm
• Use pins to form the wig on the head, use hot glue gun to fix each strands/layer. Put the wig upside down.
• Use small pearls, flower-shaped buttons for decoration.
• Shells on the chest: MR, ch1, 7hdc, ch1, slst into the MR, tighten it. Glue on the chest.