Crochet Amigurumi Mermaid
Creating a crochet amigurumi mermaid is an enchanting and delightful project that brings a touch of whimsy to any crafting session. With its adorable features and intricate details, this charming mermaid doll is perfect for adding a splash of magic to your collection or gifting it to a fellow mermaid lover. The joy of crafting this amigurumi lies in the process of bringing to life a tiny, personalized mermaid with unique colours and embellishments. Each stitch is filled with love and creativity, making this project wonderfully rewarding and enjoyable. So, grab your crochet hooks, colourful yarns, and let's dive into the magical world of creating your own crochet amigurumi mermaid!
Starting from tail in turquoise
Round 1: 6 sc in magic circle.
Round 2: (Sc2inc, 1 sc) 3 times (9 sts).
Round 3: sc in each sc
Round 4: (Sc2inc, 2 sc) 3 times (12 sts).
Round 5: sc in each in sc
Round 6: (Sc2inc, 3 sc) 3 times (15 sts).
Round 7: sc in each in sc
Round 8: (Sc2inc, 4 sc) 3 times (18 sts).
Round 9: sc in each in sc
Round 10: (Sc2inc, 2 sc) 6 times (24 sts).
Round 11:sc in each in sc
Round 12: (Sc2inc, 3 sc) 6 times (30 sts).
Round 13: sc in each in sc
Round 14: (Sc2inc, 4 sc) 6 times (36 sts).
Round 15: sc in each in sc
Round 16: (Sc2inc, 5 sc) 6 times (42 sts).
Round 17: sc in each in sc
Round 18: (Sc2inc, 6 sc) 6 times (48 sts).
Round 19: sc in each in sc
Round 20: (Sc2inc, 7 sc) 6 times (54 sts).
Round 21-41: sc in each in sc (20 rounds)
Round 42: (Scdec, 7sc) 6 times (48 sts).
Round 43: sc in each in sc
Round 44: (Scdec, 6sc) 6 times (42 sts).
Round 45: sc in each in sc
Round 46: (Scdec, 5sc) 6 times (36 sts).
Round 47: sc in each in sc
Round 48: (Scdec, 4sc) 6 times (30 sts).
Round 49-53: sc in each in sc
Round 54: sc in back loops only.
Round 55: sc in each in sc
Fasten off.
Join skin colour to front loop of tail at the back.
Round 1- 23: sc in each sc around
Round 24: (Scdec, 3sc) 6 times (24 sts).
Round 25: sc in each sc around
Round 25: (Scdec, 2sc) 6 times (18 sts).
Round 26: sc in each sc around
Round 27: (Scdec, 1sc) 6 times (12 sts).
Round 28-32: sc in each sc around
Head
Round 33: (Sc2inc, 1 sc) 6 times (18 sts).
Round 34: (Sc2inc, 2 sc) 6 times (24 sts).
Round 35: (Sc2inc, 3 sc) 6 times (30 sts).
Round 36: (Sc2inc, 4 sc) 6 times (36 sts).
Round 37: (Sc2inc, 5 sc) 6 times (42 sts).
Round 38: (Sc2inc, 6 sc) 6 times (48 sts).
Round 39-46: sc in each sc around (8 rounds)
Round 47: (Scdec, 6sc) 6 times (42 sts).
Round 48: (Scdec, 5sc) 6 times (36 sts).
Round 49: (Scdec, 4sc) 6 times (30 sts).
Round 50: (Scdec, 3sc) 6 times (24 sts).
Round 51: (Scdec, 2sc) 6 times (18 sts).
Round 52: (Scdec, 1sc) 6 times (12 sts).
Round 53: (Scdec) 6 times (6 sts)
Close hole. Fasten off.
Embroider facial features and belly button. Chain in/sew in hair.
Fins in light blue sew to bottom of tail (make 2)
Row 1 Sc in back bar of 2nd ch from hook and in back bar of each remaining ch across—20 sc.
Row 2 Ch 1, turn; skip first st, sc in BL of next 10 sts, leaving remaining sts unworked—10 sc. Row 3 Turn; sc in BL of first 10 sts—10 sc.
Row 4 Ch 1, turn; skip first st, sc in BL of next 8 sts, sc2tog in BL of next st on Row 3 and in next st on Row 1, sc in BL of next 8 sts on Row 1—17 sc.
Row 5 Ch 3, turn; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in BL of next 17 sts—19 sc.
Row 6 and 7 Repeat Rows 2 and 3—10 sc.
Row 8 Ch 1, turn; skip first st, sc in BL of next 8 sts, sc2tog in BL of next st on Row 7 and in next st on Row 5, sc in BL of next 7 sts on Row 5—16 sc.
Row 9 Ch 3, turn; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc in BL of next 16 sts—18 sc. Rows 10 and 11 Repeat Rows 2 and 3—10 sc.
Row 12 Ch 1, turn; skip first st, sc in BL of next 8 sts, sc2tog in BL of next st on Row 11 and in next st on Row 9, sc in BL of next 6 sts on Row 9—15 sc.
Rotate work to work in ends of rows. Work 5 sc evenly spaced across edge of fin (this becomes top edge of fin).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Bikini in light blue (make two)
Round 1: 6 sc in magic circle
Round 2: Chain 2, (Dc2inc, 1 sc) 3 times (9 sts).
Round 3: Turn, chain 2, dc in each dc.
Fasten off.
Join with as many chain stitches as you require and sew to body.
Arms in skin colour
Round 1: 6 sc in magic circle
Round 2: (Sc2inc, 1 sc) 3 times (9 sts).
Round 3-38: sc in each sc around.
Sc shut and sew to body.