If you are looking for a Mermaid Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern, you are in the right place! This free mermaid crochet pattern is perfect for anyone who loves making cute and magical sea dolls. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this easy mermaid amigurumi pattern will guide you step by step.
This mermaid amigurumi doll features a beautiful tail, adorable details, and a soft, huggable design. The pattern includes clear instructions, helpful stitch guidance, and simple shaping techniques. If you enjoy making amigurumi dolls, crochet mermaid toys, or cute handmade gifts, this pattern is a must-try.
Abbreviations:
MR = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
BLO = back loop only
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
Scampi Little Starfish
Hook size: 2.2 mm
Tail (make 2)
1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2: inc around (12)
3: 6 sc, inc x2 (14)
4: 3 sc, inc x2 (10)
5: 4 sc, inc x2 (12)
6: 5 sc, inc x2 (14)
7: 6 sc, inc x2 (16)
8: 7 sc, inc x2 (18)
9: 8 sc, inc x2 (20)
10: 9 sc, inc x2 (22)
11: 10 sc, inc x2 (24)
12–14: sc around (24)
15: 10 sc, dec x2 (22)
16: 9 sc, dec x2 (20)
17: 8 sc, dec x2 (18)
18: 7 sc, dec x2 (16)
19: 6 sc, dec x2 (14)
20: 5 sc, dec x2 (12)
21: 4 sc, dec x2 (10)
22: 3 sc, dec x2 (8)
23: 2 sc, dec x2 (6)
Do not stuff the tails.
Make 2 tails.
After the second tail, do not cut the yarn. Continue with the body.
Mermaid Amigurumi Body
1: 6 sc on first tail, 6 sc on second tail (12)
2: sc around (12)
3: 5 sc, inc x2 (14)
4: sc around (14)
5: 6 sc, inc x2 (16)
6: 7 sc, inc x2 (18)
7: 8 sc, inc x2 (20)
8: 9 sc, inc x2 (22)
9: 10 sc, inc x2 (24)
10: sc around (24)
11: 11 sc, inc x2 (26)
12: 12 sc, inc x2 (28)
13–14: sc around (28)
15: 13 sc, inc x2 (30)
16: 14 sc, inc x2 (32)
17–18: sc around (32)
19: 15 sc, inc x2 (34)
20: 16 sc, inc x2 (36)
21–22: sc around (36)
23: 17 sc, inc x2 (38)
24: 18 sc, inc x2 (40)
25–31: sc around (40)
32: 18 sc, dec x2 (38)
33: 17 sc, dec x2 (36)
34: 16 sc, dec x2 (34)
35: sc around (34)
36: 15 sc, dec x2 (32)
37: 14 sc, dec x2 (30)
38: Change to skin color, 30 sc BLO (30)
39–44: sc around (30)
45: dec, 15 sc, dec, 11 sc (28)
46: sc around (28)
47: 5 sc, dec x4 (24)
48: sc around (24)
49: 4 sc, dec x4 (20)
50: sc around (20)
51: 3 sc, dec x4 (16)
52: sc around (16)
53: 2 sc, dec x4 (12)
54: sc around (12)
Do not cut the yarn. Continue with the head.
Mermaid Amigurumi Head
55: sc around (12)
56: inc around (24)
57: 3 sc, inc x6 (30)
58: 4 sc, inc x6 (36)
59: 5 sc, inc x6 (42)
60: 6 sc, inc x6 (48)
61–71: sc around (48)
72: 6 sc, dec x6 (42)
73: 5 sc, dec x6 (36)
74: 4 sc, dec x6 (30)
75: 3 sc, dec x6 (24)
76: 2 sc, dec x6 (18)
77: 1 sc, dec x6 (12)
78: dec x6 (6)
Insert eyes between rounds 65–66 with 8 stitches between them.
Embroider a small nose.
Mermaid Amigurumi Arms
(make 2)
1: 7 sc in MR (7)
2–19: sc around (7)
20: Fold and sew both sides together.
Knitted T-Shirt
(3 mm needles)
1: Cast on 23 sts (23)
2: sl1, purl 22 (23)
3: sl1, k1, inc, k3, inc, k1, inc, k6, inc, k1, inc, k3, inc, k1 (30)
4: sl1, purl 30 (30)
5: sl1, k4, inc, k1, inc, k5, inc, k1, inc, k8, inc, k1, inc, k5, inc, k1, inc, k4 (38)
6: sl1, purl 38 (38)
7: sl1, k5, inc, k7, inc, k1, inc, k10, inc, k1, inc, k7, inc, k5, inc, k3 (46)
8: sl1, purl 46 (46)
9: sl1, k6, k2tog x9, k12, k2tog x9, k7 (28)
10: sl1, purl 28 (28)
11: sl1, knit 28 (28)
12: sl1, purl 28 (28)
13: sl1, knit 28 (28)
14: sl1, purl 28 (28)
15: Bind off (28)
(Optional) Crocheted T-Shirt
1: Ch 31
2: Starting from 3rd ch from hook: 28 hdc (28)
3: Ch 2, 28 hdc (28)
4: Ch 2, 28 hdc (28)
5: Ch 2, 6 hdc, ch 4, skip 4 sts, 8 hdc, ch 4, skip 4 sts, 6 hdc (28)
6: Ch 1, 28 hdc (28)
Mini Starfish Band
1: MR, ch 3, from 2nd ch: sl st, sl st, sl st into MR
2: Repeat 5 times
3: Without cutting yarn, ch 50
4: Attach to the arm with sl st