Cute Mermaid Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: Guligurumi
Instagram: @guligurumi
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
A Magical Ocean-Themed Crochet Project Awaits
Soft ocean colors and a playful character make the Amigurumi Mermaid a delightful addition to any crochet collection. Designed by Guligurumi, this charming doll-style mermaid brings a gentle underwater vibe to your handmade toys. With her sweet shape and cute details, she works beautifully as a gift, nursery decoration, or collectible crochet character. Designs like this naturally fit easy crochet projects and relaxed crafting sessions. We sincerely thank Guligurumi for sharing this adorable mermaid design. You will also discover additional mermaid amigurumi ideas placed at the end of the pattern for extra inspiration.
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This beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern is written step-by-step using simple stitches such as single crochet, increases, and decreases. The shaping is smooth and easy to follow, making it a quick crochet project for anyone who enjoys character dolls. If you love fantasy-style toys, you might also enjoy the cute crochet unicorn amigurumi shared on our blog, which pairs beautifully with magical-themed collections.
The design is crocheted with YarnArt Jeans cotton yarn using a 2.20 mm crochet hook, giving the mermaid clean stitches and a nicely defined shape. To complete the project, you will also need stuffing, safety tools, and basic crochet supplies. If you enjoy small fantasy creatures, you may also like the charming mini dragon amigurumi featured on our blog. Additional mermaid ideas and variations are also shared at the bottom of the pattern. We sincerely thank Guligurumi for sharing this lovely mermaid design. For additional details about the pattern, you can also visit the designer’s Instagram page.
Materials
• YARN;yarnart jeans(50g,1 60m)
• 2.20 mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
mr: magic ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
ch: chain
M: single crochet three stitches together from front loops
sl st: slip stitch
HDC: half double crochet
MERMAID AMIGURUMI FREE CROCHET PATTERN
Arms
1- 4sc in the MR
2- 4inc = 8sc
3-13 8sc (11 rounds)
fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing
Head
1- 9sc in the mr
2- 9inc=18sc
3- (1sc, 1inc)*9= 27sc
4- (2sc, 1 inc)*9 = 36sc
5- (5sc, 1 inc)*6= 42sc
6- (6sc,1inc)*6= 48sc
7- (7sc, 1 inc)*6 = 54sc
8 – 19 – 54sc (12 rounds)
20- (4sc,1 dec)*9= 45sc
21- (7sc,1 dec)*5= 40sc
22- (6sc, 1 dec)*5 = 35sc
23- (5sc, 1 dec)*5= 30sc
24- (3sc, 1 dec)*6 =24sc
25- (2sc,1 dec)*6= 1 8sc
26- (1 sc,1 dec)*6= 12sc
27 – 28 – 12sc(2rounds)
Body
1- 12inc=24sc
2- (1 sc, 1inc)*12=36sc
3-7)– 36sc (5 rounds)
8- 12sc,1inc,5sc,1 inc,5sc,1 inc,11 sc=39sc
9- 13sc,1inc,5sc,2inc,5sc,1inc,12sc=43sc
10- (6sc,1inc)*6,1sc=49sc
11›-with tail’s color; (7sc,1inc)*6,1sc=55sc
12-13- 55sc (2 rounds)
14- (16sc, 1 dec)*3,1 sc =52sc
15- 12sc,M,10sc,2dec,10sc,M,10sc=46sc
16- 11sc,M,20sc,M,9sc=42sc
17-18- 42sc (2 rounds)
19- (5sc,1 dec)*6= 36sc
20- (4sc,1 dec)*6= 30sc
21- (3sc, 1dec)*6 = 24sc
22-23- 24sc(2 rounds)
24- (2sc, 1dec)*6 =18sc
25- 18sc
26- (1sc,1 dec)*6= 12sc
27- 11 sc;
***Now we have 12 stitch. 6 of them are on the front of the doll’s body and 6 of these stitches are on the back.
***We will crochet every two of stitches opposite together and crochet them into a “single crochet”.
***Finally we will have 6 stitches.
***While describing the tail part; I’ll call these 6 stitches “body end”
Tail
1- make 1 3ch and turn, from the 3rd ch;1 1 HDC , make1s1 st on the first stitch from the body end ,make 1ch and turn.
2- 9HDC, make 2 ch and turn,on the 2nd ch;1HDC,skip 1 stitch;8HDC,make 1 sl st on the 2nd stitch from the body end,make 1 ch and turn
3- 8HDC,make 3 ch and turn, from the 3th ch;1 1HDC, make 1 sl st on the 2nd stitch from the body end
4- make 1 3ch and turn, from the 3th ch;1 1 HDC, makelsl st on the 4th stitch from the body end, make 1 ch and turn
5- 10HDC, make 3ch and turn, on the 3th ch 1 HDC, skip 1 ch;9HDC, makels1 st on the 5th stitch from the body end,make 1 ch and turn
6- 9HDC, make 4 ch and turn, from the 3th ch;2HDC,skip 1 ch; 1OHDC, make 1 sl st on the last stitch from the body end. fasten off
Hair
1- 9sc in the mr
2- 9inc = 18sc
3- (2sc, 1 inc)*6= 24sc
4- (3sc, 1inc)*6=30sc
5- (4sc, 1 inc)*6=36sc
The round piece consisting of 5 rows we crochet will be the top of the hair.
DO NOT CUT THE YARN.YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE 18 STRANDS OF HAIR.
1. – 8. strands;
make 45ch and turn, 43DC from the 3rd ch,skip the next stitch on the top of the hair and 1 sI st to the next stitch on the top of the hair. ( total 8 strands.)
9. strand;
make 3 sl st,make 45 ch and turn, 43 DC from the 3rd ch,skip the next stitch on the top of the hair and 1 sl st to the next stitch on the top of the hair. (there was a gap between the hair strands. This gap part will be in the middle of the doll’s head. (this is hair separation))
10. – 16. strands: make 45 ch and turn, 43 DC from the 3rd ch,skip the next stitch on the top of the hair and 1 sl st to the next stitch on the top of the hair. (total 7 strands.)
** The gap formed in the ninth hair strand will be in the front part of the head in the middle. 2 strands on the right and 1 on the left of the gap will remain unfixed.
** Attach the hair strands to the head with pins as in the photo. pins should be slightly below ear line.
** Now sew the hair only on the part where the pin are placed.Sew the top of the hair at round 5. Her hair is ready
Crop Top
Make 37 ch and turn; from the 3th ch; 9DC,4slst,1 sc,1 HDC,1 TR,1 DC,1 slst,1 DC,1 TR, 1 HDC,1 sc,4s1 st,9DC fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing
Your Derin Doll is ready.
Soft pastel colors, curly yarn hair, and tiny doll proportions make mermaid amigurumi especially eye-catching for crochet lovers. Designs like this often become favorites in handmade toy collections because they combine fantasy charm with adorable doll styling, making them perfect for anyone who enjoys crocheting cute character toys.
Adorable Mermaid Amigurumi Doll Crochet Idea
