Mermaid Kawaii Cuddler™ – Free Crochet Pattern

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{De Nederlandse vertaling van dit patroon vindt u helemaal onderaan deze pagina.}

Materials
*Size H (5.0mm) Crochet Hook
*Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn” in Blossmopolis, Peacock, Turquoise, Hot Rose, Soft Pink, Purple, Pink
*Two 15mm Black Safety Eyes (We’ve added them to Our Shop for your convenience)
*Poly-fil Stuffing
*Tapestry Needle
*Craft glue or hot glue gun (optional)
*Black puff paint or embroidery floss
*Flower button for ponytail embellishment (optional)

Dimensions/Gauge:
12″

Abbreviations
Ch – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
Dec – Single Crochet Decrease
Inc – Single Crochet Increase
HDC – Half Double Crochet
FO – Fasten Off
FLO – Front Loop Only
BLO – Back Loop Only
Sl St – Slip Stitch

**Note: Unless otherwise specified, you will Ch1 and turn at the end of each row throughout the pattern.

Fin {Make 2}
Row 1 – With Turquoise yarn, Ch7. SC in second Ch from hook and in each Ch across(6)
Row 2 – Inc, SC4, Inc (8)
Row 3 – Inc, SC6, Inc (10)
Row 4 – SC across (10)
Row 5 – Inc, SC8, Inc (12)
Row 6 – Inc, SC10, Inc (14)
Row 7 – SC7, Leave remaining stitches unworked (7)
Row 8 – SC across (7)
Row 9 – Dec, SC3, Dec (5)
Row 10 – Dec, SC, Dec (3)
Row 11 – SC across (3)
Row 12 – Dec, SC (2)
Row 13 – Dec (1) FO.
Flip fin and repeat Rows 7-13 on opposite side to create 2nd fin point.

Upper Fin {Make 2}
Row 1 – With Peacock yarn, SC across top of fin (6)
Row 2 – Inc, SC4, Inc (8)
Row 3 – SC across (8)
Row 4 – Inc, SC6, Inc (10)
Rows 5-10 – SC across (10)
Change to Soft Pink yarn
Row 11 – In FLO, SC across (10)
Row 12 – Dec, SC6, Dec (8)
Rows 13-15 – SC across (8)
Row 16 – Inc, SC6, Inc (10)
Row 17 – SC across (10)
FO, Weave in ends.

Head {Make 2}
{With front side facing – loops from Round 11 should be on front.}
Row 1 – Ch 4. With the Ch4 on your hook, SC across the Upper Fin, Ch 5 (10)
Row 2 – SC into the second chain from hook (you will be working with the back of the chain facing you) SC across for a total of 18 SC. (18)
Row 3 – Inc, SC16, Inc (20)
Row 4 – SC across (20)
Row 5 – Inc, SC18, Inc (22)
Row 6 – SC across (22)
Row 7 – Inc, SC20, Inc (24)
Rows 8-13 – SC across (24)
Change to Blossomopolis
Row 14 – In FLO, SC 24, Ch5 (24)
Row 15 – Sl St in second Ch from hook, SC, HDC2, SC24 across (27)
Row 16 – SC24, leave remaining stitches unworked (24)
Row 17 – SC across (24)
Row 18 – SC across, Ch4 (24)
Row 19 – Sl St in second Ch from hook, HDC2, SC24 (26)
Row 20 – Dec, SC20, Dec, leave remaining stitches unworked (22)
Row 21 – SC across (22)
Row 22 – Dec, SC18, Dec (20)
Row 23 – SC across (20)
Row 24 – Dec, SC16, Dec (18)
Row 25 – SC across (18)
Row 26 – SC9, leave remaining stitches unworked (9)
Row 27 – Dec, SC5, Dec (7)
Row 28 – Dec, SC3, Dec (5)
Row 29 – Dec, SC, Dec (3)
FO, Weave in ends.
Flip piece to back side facing. Repeat Rows 26-29 on other side to create second hair bump.

Ponytail {Make 2}
The Ponytail is worked as a separate piece and whip stitched to the Mermaid head.
Row 1 – With Blossomopolis yarn, CH 7, SC in second Ch from hook and each Ch across (6)
Row 2 – Turn and work on opposite side of starting Ch. Inc, SC3 (5) (You will have one stitch left over)
Rows 3-4 – SC across (5)
Row 5 – Inc, SC4 (6)
Rows 6-8 – SC across (6)
Row 9 – SC4, Dec (5)
Rows 10-11 – SC across (5)
Row 12 – SC4, Inc (6)
Row 13 – Inc, SC4, Inc, Ch 7 (8)
Row 14 – SC in second Ch from hook and next 5 Chs, SC 8 (14)
Row 15 – SC10, Inc, SC3 (15)
Row 16 – SC3, Inc, SC11 (16)
Row 17 – SC across (16)
Row 18 – SC4, Inc, SC11 (17)
Row 19 – SC across (17)
Row 20 – SC15, Dec (16)
Row 21 – Dec, SC11, Sl St into next 3 stitches (12)
Row 22 – Sl St 3, SC12 (12)
Row 23 – Sl St 3, HDC9, Sl St 3 (9)
FO. Whipstitch to Head making sure to place in same place on both front and back panels.

Bangs
With Mermaid facing right-side up, into front loops remaining at hair line, Sl St into last stitch on right side and work across.
Row 1 – DC2, HDC3, SC4, Sl St. Ch3, into second stitch from hook SC, HDC into next Ch.
Back into the front loops – DC4, HDC, SC5, HDC2, Sl St into same loop as the last HDC.

Ponytail Band
Row 1 – With Purple yarn, Ch9, SC into second Ch from hook and in each Ch across. (8)
Row 2 – SC across (8)
FO, leave long tail for sewing.

Mermaid Top
Row 1 – With Hot Rose yarn, Ch8, SC into 2nd Ch from hook and in each Ch across (7)
Rows 2-3 – SC across (7)
FO, leaving tail. Wrap yarn around center to create a bow-like shape.

Fin Ruffle
With Mermaid facing right-side up, into front loops remaining at top of Upper Fin, Sl St into last stitch on right side and work across.
(Ch, DC in next St, Ch, Sl St in next St) repeat across. This will leave you with one stitch – DC and Sl St into the same stitch. FO.

Arms {Make 2}
{For the arms, you will turn your piece sideways, skip one stitch from the head and SC down the end rows of the mermaid body.}
Row 1 – SC 3 down side rows of body (3)
Rows 2-5 – SC across (3)
Row 6 – Dec, SC (2)
FO, Weave in ends.

Cheeks {Make 2}
{Cheeks are worked in a continuous round, do not join}
Round 1 – With H Hook & Pink yarn, MR, 6SC (6)
Round 2 – Inc x 6 (12)
FO, weave in ends

Alternative to Safety Eyes
Make 2. {Eyes are worked in a continuous round, do not join}
Round 1 – MR, 6SC (6)
FO, weave in ends

Assembly
* Place safety eyes roughly between Rows 7 –8 from the bottom starting point of the head, roughly 12 stitches apart.
* Sew or glue cheeks in desired location.
* Use embroidery floss or puff paint to create mouth.
* Sew or glue ponytail band and embellishment in place.
* Align Mermaid halves so ends of rows match. Single crochet around both pieces to join together. If you want your edging to match, make sure you change colors as you SC around.
* Stuff with Poly-Fil prior to completing stitching. The arms and bottom of fins are tiny areas. We used a chopstick to get Polyfil into the points. Make sure you work in a counter-clockwise direction so your stitches face forward.
*Sew or glue Mermaid top in desired location.

We would love to see your work! Please use the hashtag #3amgracedesigns on Instagram or share on our Facebook page, email, etc. Happy Crocheting!

All photos and text are copyright © 2018-  3amgracedesigns. All rights reserved. Please do not sell or distribute this pattern in part or in whole. You are welcome to sell finished items you make from this pattern. A credit to “3amgracedesigns” as the designer is appreciated but not required. Thank you!

***DUTCH Crocheters!***
Esther Hermse with Handmade by Esther NL has kindly submitted a Dutch translation of our Mermaid Kawaii Cuddler. You can download the Dutch version HERE. Esther can be reached via her blog and Social Media accounts as follows:

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Blog (only in Dutch)
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Thank you so much, Esther! We appreciate your time!

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Esther Hermse van Handmade by Esther NL heeft een Nederlandse vertaling gemaakt voor onze Mermaid Kawaii Cuddler. U kunt de Nederlandse versie HIER downloaden. Esther is te bereiken via haar blog en andere sociale media, zie hieronder:

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Dank je wel, Esther! We waarderen je tijd!

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***Hungarian Crocheters!***

Eszter Andrasfai with Mesivilag has kindly submitted a Hungarian translation of our Mermaid Kawaii Cuddler. You can download the Hungarian version HERE. Eszter can be reached via her blog and Social Media accounts as follows:

Facebook
Blog (only in Hungarian)

Thank you so much, Eszter! We appreciate your time!

If you would like to translate one of our patterns to another language, please review our Translation Policy.