How to Create a Charming Crochet Mermaid Amigurumi Doll

Have you ever seen a Crochet Mermaid Amigurumi Doll? They are absolutely adorable! These handcrafted dolls are perfect for anyone who loves mermaids and cute crafts. With their colorful tails and detailed features, they make the most charming companions. Creating your own Crochet Mermaid Amigurumi Doll can be a fun and rewarding project that will bring a touch of whimsy and magic into your life.

Supplies

To create your Crochet Mermaid Amigurumi Doll, you will need the following supplies:

• Cotton yarn (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania 125m/50g) in four colors: rose, beige, green, and purple
• Crochet hook 2.5 mm
• Safety eyes or 2 little beads
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Scissors
• Velcro fastener or buttons
• Yarn needle

Skill Level

Easy

Size

The ready amigurumi is approximately 30 cm long, and can be made larger or smaller depending on the yarn and hook you use.

Skills You Need

• Chain
• Single crochet
• Double crochet
• Half double crochet
• Slip stitch
• Increase
• Decrease

Abbreviations

• Ch = Chain
• St = Stitch
• Sc = Single crochet
• Sl st = Slip stitch
• Dec = Decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
• Inc = Increase stitch (two single crochets in one stitch)
• Dc = Double crochet
• Rnd = Round
• * = Repeat instructions for the times indicated
• (...) = Total amount of stitches

Tips

• Do not join rounds; work in a continuous spiral.
• Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to keep track of the last stitch in each round.
• All stitches are worked into both loops, unless stated otherwise in the pattern.
• When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks for even distribution within the amigurumi.
• Amigurumi can be made in any desired colors.

Seamless Way of Changing Color When Working in the Round

To change color smoothly at the end of the round, insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over with the new color, and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.

To Make a Magic Ring

1. Loop the thread twice around your middle finger.
2. Put the hook under both loops, pull the yarn under the loops, and hook the thread again.
3. Pull the thread through the new loop. The first crochet stitch is ready!
4. Repeat the needed number of times.
5. Pull the inner threads to tighten the ring.

Instructions

The mermaid is composed of several main parts that you will sew together at the end. The head and body are made in one piece.

Arm (2x)

Crochet using beige color yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring.
2. Round 2: Inc 6 times (12 stitches).
3. Rounds 3-6: Sc in each of the next 12 stitches.
4. Round 7: Sc in the next stitch, dec, sc in each of the next 9 stitches (11 stitches).
5. Round 8: Sc in each of the next 2 stitches, dec, sc in each of the next 7 stitches (10 stitches).
6. Round 9: Sc in each of the next 3 stitches, dec, sc in each of the next 5 stitches (9 stitches).
7. Rounds 10-24: Sc in each of the next 9 stitches.
8. Round 25: *Dec, sc in the next stitch* (6 stitches).
9. Stuff slightly.
10. Bind off. Work the second arm the same way.

Tail

Use rose color yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring.
2. Rounds 2-3: Sc in each of the next 6 stitches.
3. Round 4: *Sc in next stitch, inc* (9 stitches).
4. Round 5: Sc in each of the next 9 stitches.
5. Round 6: *Sc in each of the next 2 stitches, inc* (12 stitches).
6. Round 7: Sc in each of the next 12 stitches.
7. Round 8: *Sc in next stitch, inc* (18 stitches).
8. Round 9: Sc in each of the next 18 stitches.
9. Round 10: Sc in each of the next 4 stitches, working into the front loop of the next 4 stitches: sc in each of next 4 stitches, sc in each of the next 10 stitches.
10. Round 11: Sc in each of the next 18 stitches.
11. Round 12: Sc in each of the next 4 stitches, working into the back loop of the next 10 stitches: sc in each of the next 4 stitches, sc in each of the next 10 stitches.
12. Round 13: *Sc in each of the next 2 stitches, inc* (24 stitches).
13. Round 14: Sc in each of the next 4 stitches, working into the front loop of the next 7 stitches: sc in each of next 7 stitches, sc in each of next 13 stitches.
14. Rounds 15-19: Sc in each of the next 24 stitches.
15. Round 20: Sc in each of the next 4 stitches, working into the front loop of the next 10 stitches: sc in each of next 10 stitches, sc in each of the next 16 stitches.
16. Round 21: Sc in each of the next 9 stitches, inc (33 stitches).
17. Rounds 22-29: Sc in each of the next 36 stitches.
18. Round 30: *Sc in each of the next 11 stitches, inc* (39 stitches).
19. Round 31: Sc in each of the next 39 stitches.
20. Round 32: *Sc in each of the next 12 stitches, inc* (42 stitches).
21. Rounds 33-37: Sc in each of the next 42 stitches.
22. Round 38: *Sc in each of the next 13 stitches, inc* (45 stitches).
23. Rounds 39-40: Sc in each of the next 45 stitches.
24. Round 41: *Sc in each of the next 14 stitches, inc* (48 stitches).
25. Rounds 42-55: Sc in each of the next 48 stitches.
26. Round 56: *Dec, sc in each of next 6 stitches* (42 stitches).
27. Round 57: Sc in each of the next 42 stitches.
28. Do not bind off.
29. Working into the front loop: *Sc in the next stitch, (dc, 4 tc, dc) in the next stitch, skip the next stitch*, repeat from * till the end of the round.
30. Bind off. Weave in all ends. Stuff the body firmly.

Body

Change the yarn color to beige.

1. Join yarn to the 57th round of the body.
2. Round 1: Sc in each of the next 42 stitches (working into the back loop).
3. Round 2: *Dec, sc in each of next 5 stitches* (36 stitches).
4. Rounds 3-6: Sc in each of the next 30 stitches.
5. Round 7: *Sc in each of the next 4 stitches, inc* (36 stitches).
6. Rounds 8-12: Sc in each of next 36 stitches.
7. Round 13: *Dec, sc in each of next 5 stitches* (36 stitches).
8. Round 14-15: Sc in each of the next 36 stitches.
9. Round 16: *Dec, sc in each of next 4 stitches* (30 stitches).
10. Rounds 17-19: Sc in each of the next 30 stitches.
11. Round 20: *Dec, sc in each of next 3 stitches* (24 stitches).
12. In the next round, attach arms (ensure that the hands are located in the middle and make several shift stitches if needed).
13. Round 21: Sc in each of the next 5 stitches, 3 sc through both arm and body, sc in each of the next 9 stitches, 3 sc through both arm and body, sc in each of the next 4 stitches.
14. Stuff the body firmly.
15. Round 22: *Dec, sc in each of next 2 stitches* (18 stitches).
16. Round 23: Sc in each of the next 18 stitches.

Head

1. Round 1: *Sc in each of next 2 stitches, inc* (24 stitches).
2. Round 2: *Sc in the next stitch, inc* (36 stitches).
3. Round 3: *Sc in each of next 2 stitches, inc* (48 stitches).
4. Round 4: *Sc in each of next 7 stitches, inc* (54 stitches).
5. Rounds 5-16: Sc in each of next 54 stitches.
6. Round 17: *Dec, sc in each of next 7 stitches* (48 stitches).
7. Round 18: *Dec, sc in each of next 6 stitches* (42 stitches).
8. Mark where you want the safety eyes to be placed with pins and attach them about 5-6 stitches apart from the head of your amigurumi.
9. Round 19: *Dec, sc in each of next 5 stitches* (36 stitches).
10. Round 20: *Dec, sc in each of next 4 stitches* (30 stitches).
11. Stuff the head firmly.
12. Round 21: *Dec, sc in each of next 3 stitches* (24 stitches).
13. Round 22: *Dec, sc in each of next 2 stitches* (18 stitches).
14. Round 23: *Dec, sc in the next stitch* (12 stitches).
15. Round 24: *Dec* 6 times.
16. Bind off.

Fin (2x)

1. Round 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring.
2. Round 2: Sc in each of the next 6 stitches.
3. Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, inc* (9 stitches).
4. Round 4: Sc in each of the next 9 stitches.
5. Round 5: *Sc in each of the next 2 stitches, inc* (12 stitches).
6. Round 6: *Sc in each of the next 3 stitches, inc* (15 stitches).
7. Round 7: Sc in each of the next 15 stitches.
8. Round 8: *Sc in each of the next 4 stitches, inc* (18 stitches).
9. Round 9: Sc in each of the next 18 stitches.
10. Round 10: *Sc in each of the next 5 stitches, inc* (21 stitches).
11. Rounds 11-13: Sc in each of the next 21 stitches.
12. Round 14: *Dec, sc in each of next 5 stitches* (18 stitches).
13. Round 15: *Dec, sc in the next stitch* (12 stitches).
14. Round 16: *Dec* 6 times.
15. Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Shirt

Start with green color yarn.

1. Chain 33 stitches.
2. Work one row in sc: sc in the second chain from the hook and each of the next 31 stitches, then turn the work.

Raglan

From here, increasing starts. Yarn over before and after raglan stitches:

1. Row 1: Ch3, dc in each of the next 7 stitches (back), (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the next stitch (raglan stitch), dc in each of the next 2 stitches (sleeve), (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the next stitch (raglan stitch), dc in each of the next 8 stitches (front), (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the next stitch (raglan stitch), dc in each of the next 2 stitches (sleeve), (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the next stitch (raglan stitch), dc in each of the next 8 stitches (back), and turn the work.
2. Row 2: Ch3, dc in each of the next 9 stitches, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the next ch-2 space, dc in each of the next 6 stitches, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the next ch-2 space, dc in each of the next 12 stitches, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the next ch-2 space, dc in each of the next 6 stitches, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the next ch-2 space, dc in each of the next 10 stitches, and turn the work.
3. Row 3: Ch1, sc in each of the next 12 stitches, sc in the next ch-2 space, chain 1 stitch, skip the next 10 stitches, sc in the next ch-2 space, sc in each of the next 16 stitches, sc in the next ch-2 space, chain 1 stitch, skip the next 10 stitches, sc in the next ch-2 space, dc in each of the next 12 stitches.

Color Change

Change the yarn color, followed by:

1. Rows 4-7: (working into the back loop) chain 1 stitch, sc in each of the next stitches until the end of the row.
2. Continue with 2 rows in rose color yarn, 2 rows in green, and 1 row in rose.

Bind off. Weave in all ends.

Sew Velcro fastener or buttons to the shirt.

Wig

Make the wig cap first. Keep testing it on your doll's head until it’s the size you want it.

1. Round 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring.
2. Working into the back loop:
3. Round 2: Inc 6 times (12 stitches).
4. Round 3: *Sc in next stitch, inc* (18 stitches).
5. Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 stitches, inc* (24 stitches).
6. Round 5: *Sc in each of next 3 stitches, inc* (30 stitches).
7. Round 6: *Sc in each of next 4 stitches, inc* (36 stitches).
8. Round 7: *Sc in each of next 5 stitches, inc* (42 stitches).
9. Round 8: *Sc in each of next 6 stitches, inc* (48 stitches).
10. Round 9: *Sc in each of next 7 stitches, inc* (54 stitches).
11. Round 10: Sc in each of next 54 stitches.

Cut the yarn twice as long as the desired hair length. Mine are approximately 30-35 cm. Put the hook through the loop where you want the hair, grab a strand of your yarn, and pull it through. Grab the end of the yarn and pull that through the loop.

Assembly

Now that all the elements of your amigurumi doll are crocheted, it’s time to sew them together using a blunt sewing needle.

Mark where you want the eyes to be placed with pins and sew them, maintaining a distance of 5-6 stitches from the head of your mermaid.

Place the fins in their correct positions on the tail, and using the leftover yarn, sew them to the body of your amigurumi.

Sew the wig cap on. Weave in all ends.

Embroider eyebrows using black color yarn and nose with beige color yarn. You can also add eyelashes and a mouth if desired. Hide the yarn tails inside the head.