Create your own adorable Ariel amigurumi with this easy crochet tutorial!

Create your own adorable Ariel amigurumi with this easy crochet tutorial!

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Making the Head
4. Creating the Body
5. Making the Little Arms
6. Crafting the Bra
7. Adding Fins to the Tail
8. Making the Hair
9. Attaching the Arms, Fins, and Hair
10. Finishing Touches
11. Conclusion

Article: How to Make a Mini Little Mermaid

Introduction

Have you ever wanted to create your own adorable little mermaid? In this tutorial, I will guide you through the steps of making a mini Little Mermaid. This project is super small and super easy to make, perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a fun crafting adventure. With just a few materials and some basic crochet skills, you can bring this enchanting sea creature to life. So gather your supplies, and let's dive into this whimsical project.

Materials Needed

Before we begin, let's gather all the materials you will need to make your mini Little Mermaid. Here's what you'll require:

• Yarn in the color of your choice for the skin
• Yarn in two different shades of green, purple, and red
• Black yarn or a little stuffing
• Optional: blush or pink eyeshadow

The final size of your Little Mermaid will be approximately 10 centimeters. We will be using a 3 millimeter hook, so make sure you have one on hand. Let's get started with the first step – making the head.

Making the Head

To create the head of your mini Little Mermaid, start by making a magic ring with 8 stitches using the cream-colored yarn or the color you've chosen for the skin. Make a little chain and, in the first stitch (not in the chain), make another single crochet. Continue with an increase in each stitch to have 16 stitches. Close the magic ring and continue with a stitch and an increase, repeating 8 times to have 24 stitches. Continue with two stitches and an increase, repeating 8 times to have 32 stitches.

Next, we're going to do 9 rounds of 32 single crochet stitches. Continue with two points and a decrease, repeating 8 times to have 24 stitches. Then, continue with a point and a decrease, repeating 8 times to have 16 stitches.

If you prefer to place the little eyes before closing the body, you can do so between rounds 9 and 10 with 7 stitches apart. Fill the little head and make 8 decreases to have 8 stitches. Continue with two rounds of 8 single crochet stitches, and then make an increase in each stitch to have 16 stitches. To finish, do two rounds of 16 single crochet stitches. Now, it's time to change to green.

Creating the Body

Mark the round and, in this round, we're going to do the threads on the back, meaning we'll be working from inside the fabric. We'll only be taking those threads in this round. Make three single crochets and an increase, repeating four times to have 20 stitches. Continue with a round of 20 single crochets, and from here, make 12 single crochets. Continue with four decreases, resulting in 16 stitches. Make a round of 16 single crochets and then continue with 8 single crochets. Decrease 4 times, and at the end of this row, you will have 12 stitches. Make 8 single crochets again, followed by two decreases. You should end up with 10 stitches. Fill the body and make 6 single crochets, 2 decreases, and at the end, you will have 8 stitches. Finish with a round of 8 single crochets, cut, and close.

Using a yarn needle, pass it through the front threads of the fabric to close the piece. Pull and make a couple of knots. And voila! The body of your Little Mermaid is complete. Next, let's move on to making the little arms.

Making the Little Arms

To create the arms, start with a three-point magic ring. Continue with an increase in each stitch to have six stitches. Make five rounds of 6 single crochets each. Repeat these steps to create two equal arms.

Continue with purple yarn to craft the bra. Begin with a chain of three stitches, and in the next chain, make a puff stitch. To make a puff stitch, pull the yarn a little to elongate the loop, then take the yarn and go through the chain. Repeat this process three more times. Take the yarn again and pull through all the loops together. Make a little chain to separate, then make a slip stitch in the same chain to close. Continue the pattern by making slip stitches in the following chain stitches and repeating the puff stitch. Finish with a chain and slip stitch to close.

Now, it's time to add fins to the tail.