Materials:
Worsted Weight yarn, three colors
Crochet thread or embroidery floss for details
Hook G (4.00 mm)
stitch marker
yarn needle
stuffing
Abbreviations:
ch - chain
st(s) - stitch(es)
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
sc2tog - single crochet two together
fpdc - front post double crochet
bpdc - back post double crochet
Note:
Done in continuous rounds, place stitch marker in the first stitch of round, moving it up each round to mark the beginning of the round.
Fin
ch 4, sl st to first ch to form ring
R1 - sc 5 into center of ring, turn
R2 - ch 1, 2sc in each sc, turn (10 sts)
R3 - ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in first sc, dc, *2dc, dc* x 4, turn (15 sts)
Starting first fin point
R4 - ch 1, 2hdc, *fpdc, bpdc* x 3, hdc, turn (9 sts, 7 sts left unstitched)
R5 - ch 1, 2hdc, *fpdc, bpdc* x 3, hdc 2, turn (10 sts)
R6 - ch 1, sc2tog, *fpdc, bpdc* x 3, sc2tog, turn (8 sts)
R7 - ch 1, sc2tog, *bpdc, fpdc* x 2, sc2tog, turn (6 sts)
R8 - ch 1, sc2tog, fpdc, bpdc, sc2tog, turn (4 sts)
R9 - ch 1, sc2tog x 2 (2 sts)
R10 - ch 1, sc2tog
Fasten off
Go back to unstitched sts of R4 for second fin point
R4 - join at same st as last st of row, hdc in same st as join, *bpdc, fpdc* x 3, 2hdc, turn (9 sts)
R5 - ch 1, hdc 2, *bpdc, fpdc* x 3, 2hdc, turn (10 sts)
R6 - ch 1, sc2tog, *bpdc, fpdc* x 3, sc2tog, turn (8 sts)
R7 - ch 1, sc2tog, *fpdc, bpdc* x 2, sc2tog, turn (6 sts)
R8 - ch 1, sc2tog, bpdc, fpdc, sc2tog, turn, (4 sts)
R9 - ch 1, sc2tog x 2 (2 sts)
R10 - ch 1, sc2tog
Fasten off
Tail (continuous rounds)
ch 2
R1 - in 2nd ch from hook sc 4
R2 - 2sc in each st (8 sts)
R3 - sc around (8 sts)
R4 - *2sc, sc* x 4 (12 sts)
R5 - sc around (12 sts)
R6 - *2sc, sc 2* x 4 (16 sts)
R7 - sc around (16 sts)
R8 - *2sc, sc 3* x 4 (20 sts)
R9-11 - sc around (20 sts)
R12 - 2sc, sc 4* x 4 (24 sts)
R13-15 - sc around (24 sts)
R16 - *2sc, sc 5* x 4 (28 sts)
R17-18 - sc around (28 sts)
R19 - *2sc, sc 6* x 4 (32 sts)
R20-21 - sc around (32 sts)
R22 - *2sc, sc 7* x 4 (36 sts)
R23-24 - sc around (36 sts)
R25 - hdc around, sl st in first st to close
Fasten off and add stuffing
Sew on fin to bottom on tail
Body
For the first row of the body, you will be working into the back ridge of the hdc. This is not the back loop of the stitch but ridge behind the top stitches. This pushes the top loops out to form almost a seam look. It adds a little extra definition between the tail and body.
Change to flesh color, join in back ridge of hdc
R1 - sc around in the back ridge of hdc (36 sts)
R2-5 - sc around (36 sts)
To make the stars, you will need to change color back to tail color [TC] for a few stitches in the round as well as using the flesh color [FC]. I carried the color not in use behind the stitches. I did break off the TC each round.
R6 - [FC] sc 3, [TC] sc, [FC] sc 3, [TC] sc, [FC] sc 2, [TC] sc, [FC] sc 3, [TC] sc, [FC] 21 (36 sts)
R7 - [FC] sc 4, [TC] sc 3, [FC] sc 4, [TC] sc 3, [FC] sc 22 (36 sts)
R8 - [FC] sc 3, [TC] sc 5, [FC] sc 2, [TC] sc 5, [FC] sc 21 (36 sts)
R9 - Repeat R7
R10 - [FC] sc 5, [TC] sc, [FC] sc 6, [TC] sc, [FC] sc 23 (36 sts)
R11 - sc around (36 sts)
R12 - *sc2tog, sc 7* x 4 (32 sts)
R13 - *sc2tog, sc 6* x 4 (28 sts)
R14 - *sc2tog, sc 5* x 4 (24 sts)
Add stuffing
R15 - *sc2tog, sc 2* x 6 (18 sts)
R16 - *sc2tog, sc* x 6 (12 sts)
R17-18 - sc around (12 sts)
DO NOT FASTEN OFF
Head
continuing from body
R19 - *2sc, sc* x 6 (18 sts)
R20 - *2sc, sc 2* x 6 (24 sts)
R21 - *2sc, sc 3* x 6 (30 sts)
Stuff the rest of the body and neck making sure to tightly stuff the neck so the head doesn't flop
R22 - *2sc, sc 4* x 6 (36 sts)
R23 - *2sc, sc 5* x 6 (42 sts)
R24 - *2sc, sc 6* x 6 (48 sts)
R25-34 - sc around (48 sts)
R35 - *sc2tog, sc 6* x 6 (42 sts)
R36 - *sc2tog, sc 5* x 6 (36 sts)
R37 - *sc2tog, sc 4* x 6 (30 sts)
R38 - *sc2tog, sc 3* x 6 (24 sts)
R39 - *sc2tog, sc 2* x 6 (18 sts)
Add stuffing
R40 - *sc2tog, sc* x 6 (12 sts)
R41 - sc2tog x 6 (6 sts)
Fasten off
Arms
ch 2
R1 - sc 6
R2 - *2sc, sc* x 3 (9 sts)
R3 - *2sc, sc 2* x 3 (12 sts)
R4 - *2sc, sc 2* x 4 (16 sts)
R5-7 - sc around (16 sts)
R8 - *sc2tog, sc 2* x 4 (12 sts)
R9 - sc around (12 sts)
Add stuffing here and then every few rounds to make it a little easier to stuff
R10 - *sc2tog, sc 2* x 3 (9 sts)
R11-21 - sc around (9 sts)
R22 - hdc 4, sc, sl st
Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing to body
Sew arms to body
This is the main pattern for the mermaid. For the rest, hair, face features, I know most people have their preferences for how they do them. If you are new to amigurumi, or just like to try different things, here is what I did.
For the hair I followed this hair tutorial from EssHaych. It is a little time consuming, but if you want long flowing hair (and what mermaid doesn't?), this is a great way to do it.
For the eyes I used embroidery thread and made a two round circle of 6 then 12 sc. After I sewed them on to the face I stitched a couple eyelashes on.
For the mouth I used embroidery thread as well and just made a couple stitches for a little smile.
I also stitched around the loops at the top of the tail with some gold crochet thread to add a little.
I hope you enjoy making this mermaid. If you have questions or find a mistake please comment and ask or let me know.
This pattern is for personal use only. If you would like to sell a finished product, please credit me for the design. Happy Stitches!
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