little Mermaid Amigurumi Free Pattern

ByMyra Logan
little Mermaid Amigurumi Free Pattern

Creating a handmade princess is a magical experience for any crochet enthusiast. This detailed guide walks you through the creation of a beautiful 30cm Ariel amigurumi. From her iconic green tail to her flowing red hair, every detail is covered in this comprehensive four-part pattern.

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: 100% Cotton Yarn in the following colors:
    • Skin color (approx. 82g)
    • Garnet Red (approx. 90g)
    • Green (approx. 21g)
    • Small amounts of: Lilac, Yellow, Aqua/Strong Water, White, and Brown.
  • Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook.
  • Eyes: 10 mm safety eyes.
  • Structure: Silicone tube (1cm diameter, approx. 12cm long) for neck support.
  • Filling: High-quality fiberfill stuffing.
  • Tools: Pins, wool needle, scissors, and blush for the cheeks.

Part 1: Arms and the Mermaid Tail

The Arms (Make 2)

Use skin-colored yarn.

  1. R1: Magic ring (MR) with 6 single crochet (sc). (6)
  2. R2: 6 increases (inc). (12)
  3. R3–11: 1 sc in each stitch. (12)
  4. R12: (4 sc, 1 decrease [dec]) repeat twice. (10)
  5. R13–24: 1 sc in each stitch. (10) Stuff lightly and fasten off.

The Mermaid Tail

Use green yarn.

  1. R1: MR with 6 sc. (6)
  2. R2: 6 sc. (6)
  3. R3: (2 sc, inc) x2. (8)
  4. R4: (3 sc, inc) x2. (10)
  5. R5: (4 sc, inc) x2. (12)
  6. R6: (5 sc, inc) x2. (14)
  7. R7: (6 sc, inc) x2. (16)
  8. R8: (7 sc, inc) x2. (18)
  9. R9: (8 sc, inc) x2. (20)
  10. R10: (9 sc, inc) x2. (22)
  11. R11: (10 sc, inc) x2. (24)
  12. R12: (11 sc, inc) x2. (26)
  13. R13: (12 sc, inc) x2. (28)
  14. R14: 28 sc. (28)
  15. R15: (13 sc, inc) x2. (30)
  16. R16: 30 sc. (30)
  17. R17: (14 sc, inc) x2. (32)
  18. R18–19: 32 sc. (32)
  19. R20: (15 sc, inc) x2. (34)
  20. R21–23: 34 sc. (34)
  21. R24: (16 sc, inc) x2. (36)
  22. R25: (17 sc, inc) x2. (38)
  23. R26: (18 sc, inc) x2. (40)
  24. R27: 40 sc. (40)
  25. R28: (19 sc, inc) x2. (42)
  26. R29–39: 42 sc. (42)
  27. R40: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)
  28. R41: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x5, 2 sc. (30)
  29. R42: (13 sc, dec) x2. (28) On the last stitch, change to skin color.

Part 2: The Torso and Head

Transition to Body

  1. R43: In Back Loops Only (BLO), 28 sc. (28)
  2. R44: (5 sc, dec) x4. (24)
  3. R45–53: 24 sc. (24)
  4. R54 (Joining Arms): 2 sc on body, 10 sc around first arm, 12 sc on body, 10 sc around second arm, 10 sc on body. (44)
  5. R55: (2 sc, dec) x11. (33)
  6. R56–57: 33 sc. (33)
  7. R58: (1 sc, dec) x11. (22)
  8. R59: 22 sc. (22) Insert silicone tube and stuff the body firmly.
  9. R60: 11 dec. (11)
  10. R61–62: 11 sc. (11)
  11. R63: 10 sc, inc. (12)
See also  Free Peep Bunny Crochet Tutorial

The Head

  1. R64: 12 inc. (24)
  2. R65: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
  3. R66: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
  4. R67: 2 sc, inc, (5 sc, inc) x5, 3 sc. (42)
  5. R68: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
  6. R69: 3 sc, inc, (7 sc, inc) x5, 4 sc. (54)
  7. R70: 54 sc. (54)
  8. R71: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
  9. R72: 4 sc, inc, (9 sc, inc) x5, 5 sc. (66)
  10. R73: (10 sc, inc) x6. (72)
  11. R74–82: 72 sc. (72) Place 10mm eyes between R78 and R79, about 12 stitches apart.
  12. R83: (10 sc, dec) x6. (66)
  13. R84–86: 66 sc. (66)
  14. R87: (9 sc, dec) x6. (60)
  15. R88: 3 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec) x5, 5 sc. (54)
  16. R89: (7 sc, dec) x6. (48)
  17. R90: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) x5, 3 sc. (42)
  18. R91: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)
  19. R92: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
  20. R93: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
  21. R94: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
  22. R95: (1 sc, dec) x6. (12)
  23. R96: 6 dec. (6) Close and fasten off.

Part 3: Hair and Details

Hair Base

Use garnet red yarn.

  1. R1–R6: Follow standard circle increases to 36 stitches.
  2. R7: 2 sc, inc, (5 sc, inc) x5, 3 sc. (42)
  3. R8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)

Hair Strands

  • Large Strands (37 strands): Slip stitch (sl st) into front loop. Chain 54. Starting in 3rd chain from hook, repeat (1 half double crochet [hdc], 1 hdc-inc) 6 times, then work 40 hdc back to the base.
  • Small Strands (5 strands): Chain 22. Starting in 3rd chain, repeat (1 hdc, 1 hdc-inc) twice, then 16 hdc.
  • Medium Strand (1 strand): Chain 32. Repeat (1 hdc, 1 hdc-inc) 6 times, then 18 hdc.
See also  Cozy Crochet Spa Socks: A Beginner-Friendly Free Pattern

Finishing the Face

  • Ears: MR with 5 sc. Turn, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc. Sew to the head.
  • Eye Details: Use white yarn to stitch a line under the safety eye and brown for the eyelashes and eyebrows.
  • Nose: Stitch a small line with skin color yarn between R75 and R76.
  • Blush: Apply a small amount of blush to the cheeks for a rosy look.

Part 4: The Seashell Top

Use lilac yarn.

  1. Chain 28.
  2. Starting in 2nd chain: 8 sl st.
  3. First Shell: Skip 2 chains, in the next stitch work (1 dc, 2 chains, 1 sl st, 1 dc, 2 chains, 1 sl st, 1 dc, 2 chains, 1 sl st, 1 dc).
  4. Skip 2 chains, 1 sl st.
  5. Second Shell: Repeat the shell sequence in the next grouping.
  6. Finish with 8 sl st. Tie the top around the doll’s torso.

Your Princess Ariel Amigurumi is now complete!

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!