Learn how to crochet a cute Little Mermaid - Part 1

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Crocheting the Head
4. Crocheting the Body
5. Crocheting the Arms
6. Finishing Touches
7. Summary
8. Pros
9. Cons
10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Introduction

Welcome to the knitting tutorial where I will show you how to crochet a beautiful Little Mermaid. In this tutorial, we will crochet the mermaid's body and then move on to finishing her look. We will also have a separate tutorial for her cute little friend, the happy octopus.

Materials Needed

Before we dive into the tutorial, let's gather all the materials we will need:

• Yarn: We will use a mix of cotton and acrylic yarn. I recommend Alizee Cotton Gold or Iron Art Jeans. You will need yarn in red, blue (light and dark shades), and beige. If you have Alyce Cotton Boutique's pink melange yarn, that works too.
• Thinner black yarn for embroidering the eyes and mouth
• Toy stuffing
• 2.5 millimeter crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Darning needle for sewing
• Bubble pins
• Scissors
• Small stars for decorating the hair and body
• Pink felt for the mermaid's cheeks

Crocheting the Head

Now, let's start crocheting the mermaid's head using beige color yarn. Follow these steps:

1. Start with a magic ring and crochet six single crochet stitches into it.
2. In the next round, crochet an increase in each stitch of the previous round.
3. Continue to make increases in each round until you have 18 stitches.
4. Crochet two rounds without any increases, making a single crochet in each stitch.
5. Start making decreases by crocheting single crochet stitches in the first five stitches and then making a decrease. Repeat this pattern until you have 36 stitches.
6. Crochet single crochet stitches in each stitch of the previous round.
7. Stuff the head slightly.
8. Continue making decreases by crocheting single crochet stitches in the first four stitches and then making a decrease. Repeat this pattern until the end of the round.
9. Crochet another round without making decreases, maintaining a single crochet in each stitch.
10. Crochet single crochet stitches in the first three stitches, followed by a decrease. Repeat this pattern until you have 24 stitches.
11. Add more stuffing to the head.
12. Crochet single crochet stitches in the first two stitches, then make a decrease. Repeat this pattern until the end of the round.
13. Stuff the head a bit more.
14. Crochet single crochet stitches in the first stitch, followed by a decrease. Repeat this pattern until you have 12 stitches.
15. Make two decreases in the last round.
16. Finish with a slip stitch and leave a long tail for sewing.

Using a darning needle, tighten the remaining stitches and hide the tail inside the head.

Crocheting the Body

To crochet the mermaid's body, we will use beige and pink color yarn. If you have pink melange yarn, that's perfect. Follow these steps:

1. Make a magic ring and crochet six single crochet stitches into it.
2. In the next round, crochet single crochet in the first stitch, then make an increase. Repeat this pattern until you have 9 stitches.
3. Crochet two rounds without making any increases, maintaining a single crochet in each stitch.
4. In the fifth round, crochet single crochet in the first two stitches, then make an increase. Repeat this pattern until you have 12 stitches.
5. Crochet two rounds without any increases, maintaining a single crochet in each stitch.
6. Crochet single crochet in the first four stitches, then make an increase. Repeat this pattern until you have 18 stitches.
7. Crochet a round without making any increases, maintaining a single crochet in each stitch.
8. Switch to beige color yarn and crochet one round of single crochet in each stitch from the previous round.
9. Start making decreases by crocheting single crochet in the first seven stitches, then make a decrease. Repeat this pattern until the end of the round.
10. Crochet a round without making any decreases, maintaining a single crochet in each stitch.
11. Stuff the body.
12. Crochet single crochet in the first six stitches, then make a decrease. Repeat this pattern until you have 18 stitches.
13. Crochet single crochet in each stitch from the previous round.
14. Stuff the body a bit more.
15. Crochet single crochet in the first five stitches, then make a decrease. Repeat this pattern until you have 15 stitches.
16. Crochet single crochet in each stitch from the previous round.
17. Crochet single crochet in the first six stitches, then make an increase. Repeat this pattern until you have 24 stitches.
18. Crochet two rounds without making any increases, maintaining a single crochet in each stitch.
19. Stuff the body nicely and firmly.
20. Crochet single crochet in the first five stitches, then make a decrease. Repeat this pattern until you have 18 stitches.
21. Crochet a round without making any decreases, maintaining a single crochet in each stitch.
22. Crochet single crochet in the first four stitches, then make a decrease. Repeat this pattern until the end of the round.
23. Crochet single crochet in each stitch from the previous round.
24. Stuff the body a bit more.
25. Crochet single crochet in the first three stitches, then make a decrease. Repeat this pattern until you have 12 stitches.
26. Crochet single crochet in each stitch from the previous round.
27. Finish with a slip stitch and leave a long end for sewing.

Now our mermaid's body is complete!

Crocheting the Arms

To crochet the mermaid's arms, use beige color yarn. Follow these steps:

1. Make a magic ring and crochet six single crochet stitches into it.
2. In the next round, crochet single crochet in the first stitch, then make an increase. Repeat this pattern until you have 9 stitches.
3. Crochet three rounds without making any increases, maintaining a single crochet in each stitch.
4. In the sixth round, crochet single crochet in the first stitch, then make a decrease in the next two stitches. Repeat this pattern until the end of the round, leaving you with 6 stitches.
5. Crochet five rounds without making any decreases, maintaining a single crochet in each stitch.
6. Finish with a slip stitch and leave a long tail for sewing.

Repeat these steps to crochet the second arm.

Finishing Touches

Now that we have crocheted all the necessary parts, it's time to bring our Little Mermaid to life. Sew the head and body together using the long tails left from crocheting. Attach the arms to the body, positioning them according to your preference. Use the darning needle to embroider the eyes and mouth using thinner black yarn.

Feel free to get creative with decoration. You can add small stars to the hair and body of the mermaid for an extra touch of magic. Use pink felt to create cute cheeks for the mermaid.

Once you are satisfied with the final touches, your beautiful crocheted Little Mermaid is ready to be displayed or given as a gift!

Summary

In this tutorial, we learned how to crochet a beautiful Little Mermaid. We started by crocheting the head, followed by the body and arms. We added the finishing touches with embroidery and decorations to bring our mermaid to life. Now, you have a delightful masterpiece that showcases your crochet skills and creativity.

Pros

• Easy to follow tutorial
• Cute and adorable finished product
• Can be personalized with various color choices
• Makes a great gift for children and mermaid enthusiasts

Cons

• Requires basic crochet skills
• Time-consuming project
• Requires multiple materials

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I use different colors for the mermaid's tail? A: Yes, you can experiment with different shades of blue or even other colors to give your mermaid a unique look.

Q: Is this suitable for beginners? A: This tutorial requires basic crochet skills, but with patience and practice, beginners can successfully complete the project.

Q: Can I use a different type of yarn? A: Yes, you can use different types of yarn as long as you achieve the desired gauge and thickness.

Q: Is it possible to make a larger or smaller version of the mermaid? A: Yes, you can adjust the size of the mermaid by modifying the number of stitches and rows in each section.