Easy & Cute Crochet Amigurumi Mermaid Ice Princess Tutorial

Meet the most charming little Amigurumi Mermaid Ice Princess, a crochet project that captures hearts with its cute smile and icy-themed finery. As you follow the pattern, each stitch brings this friendly sea character to life, perfect for playtime or to sit prettily on a shelf. With her crown and flowing hair, this crochet companion is a joy to make, and even more delightful to share or keep. So pick up your crochet hook and start weaving a bit of frosty magic today!

Crochet Amigurumi Mermaid Ice Princess

Materials Needed:

Crochet hook
Yarn in various colors (specific colors for the tail, bikini top, and hair)
Stitch marker
Safety eyes
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stuffing

Abbreviations:

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
inc - increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec - decrease (sc two together)
sl st - slip stitch
CL - refers to 'single crochet' in the context provided

Tail:

Start with a ch 5
sc in the second chain from hook, sc in the next 2, 2 sc in the last stitch
Work around to the other side of the chain
sc in the next 3 stitches (through back loop only), 2 sc in the last
You should now have 10 sc total
For rounds 2-3: sc in each st around (10 sc)
Round 4 (Increase Round): sc in first st, then sc inc in the next (Total 15 stitches)
Rounds 5-9: sc in each st around (15 sc)
Round 10: hdc in each st around, join with a sl st in next stitch, cut off yarn and pull through

Body/Tummy:

Perform a color change for the tummy, making sure to work into the 3rd loop from the hdc
Do 14 evenly spaced sc around (after the chain one which counts as 15th st)

Bikini Top:

Join bikini top color (same as tail)
Rounds 11 and 12: sc in each st around (15 sc)

Neck/Head:

Round 13: Continue with sc in each st around
Perform color changes as needed for the skin tone
Increase the number of stitches in subsequent rounds for the head (follow increase pattern provided in the video/text)
Rounds 15 - 22: sc in each st around
Place safety eyes between rounds 15 and 16
Decrease the number of stitches for the head shape (follow decrease pattern provided in the video/text)
Stuff the head with filling
Close the head with a "magic circle" finish

Arms:

6 sc into a Magic Circle, and work in rounds
Increase and/or decrease as necessary for shaping
Color change for the sleeves
Finish the arms and sew onto the body

Fin:

Chain nine, sc, hdc, and dc in prescribed pattern for shaping the fin
Use the "peacock stitch" to create a tip of the fin
Work the opposite side of the fin
Create a second fin
Attach both fins together and sew onto the tail

Hair and Crown:

Create a hair cap starting with 6 sc in a Magic Circle and follow an increase/decrease pattern to fit the head.
Attach yarn strands to the hair cap for the hair.
Braid the hair as desired.
Make a crown with ch 21, and follow the sc, hdc, and dc pattern to shape the crown.
Finish off with a slip stitch around the edge.
Attach crown to the head with hot glue or by sewing.