Welcome to the dazzling and magical world of amigurumi! 🧜♀️✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Rainbow Mermaid—a vibrant and enchanting creation perfect for fantasy lovers, ocean dreamers, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and colorful plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up mythical creatures, experimenting with gradient yarns, or simply want to add a mesmerizing rainbow mermaid to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with flowing multicolored hair, shimmering scales, and a touch of underwater magic! 🌊
This design embraces bold hues, elegant shaping, and intricate details to bring a dreamy and adventurous presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Rainbow Mermaid turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out radiant blues, fiery reds, soft pastels, and pearlescent pinks, and let’s stitch up a stunning rainbow mermaid! 🧜♀️
🧜♀️ Amigurumi Rainbow Mermaid Crochet Pattern
Dive into colorful creativity with this enchanting rainbow mermaid! Featuring a pastel rainbow tail, soft shell top, and flowing multicolored hair, she’s the perfect addition to your magical handmade doll collection. This cheerful sea maiden makes a lovely gift or ocean-themed décor piece.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and hair attachment.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 11–13″ (28–33 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.75–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):
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Skin tone (arms, torso, head)
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Purple (shell bra, tail fin)
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Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo/Violet (tail stripes)
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Multicolor yarn or pastel shades (hair)
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Crochet Hook: 2.75–3.5 mm
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Safety Eyes (6–8 mm)
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Polyfill stuffing
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Stitch markers
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Tapestry needle
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Optional: Blush, black embroidery floss for eyelashes/mouth
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
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BLO – Back Loop Only
🧍 Body & Head (Start from bottom)
Start with tail fin color (purple):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–6. sc around (24)
Change to next rainbow color (blue)
7–9. sc around (24)
Change to green
10–12. sc around (24)
Change to yellow
13–15. sc around (24)
Change to orange
16–18. sc around (24)
Change to skin tone (start torso)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
20–23. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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sc around (12) – this forms neck
Change to skin tone for head -
inc x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
29–33. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
Stuff firmly.
Place safety eyes between Rounds 30–31, approx. 6 stitches apart. Embroider small smile and lashes.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With skin tone:
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MR, 5 sc
2–14. sc around (5)
FO and leave long tail.
Do not stuff. Attach between neck and torso.
🧜 Tail Fin (Make 2)
With purple:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around -
dec x6 (6), FO
Make 2 and stitch together flat. Sew to base of tail.
👙 Shell Top
With purple:
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MR, 6 sc, sl st to join
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Ch 2, 3 dc in same st, sl st to finish (repeat to form second shell)
Sew to chest across Round 21–23
🌈 Hair
Use strands of pastel yarn: pink, purple, blue, yellow, etc.
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Cut 30–40 strands, each approx. 10–12”
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Attach using lark’s head knots around scalp
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Style as side part, braid, or loose waves
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Optional: Use glue to help hold style in place.
🪄 Finishing Touches
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Use blush on cheeks
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Add glitter thread to tail or top for sparkle
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Secure all parts with firm stitches
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Shape arms and tail gently by steaming if needed
This magical rainbow mermaid is ready to make waves! Whether perched on a shelf or gifted to a little dreamer, she brings a splash of joy and color to every heart. 🧜♀️🌈
