This charming Halloween mermaid amigurumi, complete with a witch hat and pumpkin, brings a whimsical twist to spooky season decorations. Perfect for fans of both Halloween and mermaids, she’s sure to add a touch of magic to your holiday setup.
How to Crochet a Halloween Mermaid Amigurumi
The Halloween mermaid amigurumi is made using basic crochet techniques, with detailed attention given to the festive details, including her flowing hair, witch hat, and mini pumpkin. Follow this crochet pattern to create your very own Halloween-inspired mermaid.
Beige, orange, black, green, and teal yarn (worsted weight)
10mm safety eyes
3mm crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Blush (optional for cheeks)
Black embroidery thread for eyelashes
Abbreviations:
MR: magic ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
Head and Body
Using beige yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18)
Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24)
Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30)
Round 6-12: Sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, leaving 6 stitches between.
Round 13: 3 sc, dec around (24)
Round 14: 2 sc, dec around (18)
Round 15: 1 sc, dec around (12)
Round 16: Dec around (6)
Fasten off and stuff the head.
Using teal yarn for the body:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18)
Round 4: Sc around (18)
Round 5: 1 sc, dec around (12)
Round 6-12: Sc around (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the head to the body. Stuff the body as you go.
Mermaid Tail
Using teal yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18)
Round 4-10: Sc around (18)
Round 11: 1 sc, dec around (12)
Round 12: Dec around (6)
Fasten off and sew the tail to the bottom of the body.
Fins (Make 2)
Using teal yarn:
Ch 10, turn, and sc in the second ch from the hook and across (9)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 5 stitches, dec (7)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (7)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 3 stitches, dec (5)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across (5)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next stitch, dec (3)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc across (3)
Fasten off and sew the fins to the tail.
Hair
Using orange yarn:
Cut long strands of yarn for the hair. Fold them in half and loop them through stitches on the head, working row by row until the head is covered.
Style the hair into waves or leave it straight, depending on your preference.
Witch Hat
Using black yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18)
Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24)
Round 5-8: Sc around (24)
For the brim, 1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch around (36)
Fasten off and sew the hat onto the mermaid’s head.
Add an orange belt around the hat with a small yarn buckle detail.
Pumpkin
Using orange yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18)
Round 4-6: Sc around (18)
Round 7: 1 sc, dec around (12)
Round 8: Dec around (6)
Fasten off and stuff the pumpkin. Use black yarn to embroider a small jack-o-lantern face on the pumpkin.
Accessories
Create small details like a black top for the mermaid using black yarn and a 3mm hook.
Attach a small crochet ring on her tail for decoration.
Final Assembly
Attach the head to the body securely.
Sew the mermaid’s tail and fins onto the body.
Position the pumpkin in the mermaid’s hands and stitch it in place if needed.
Style the hair and adjust the witch hat as needed for final touches.
Now your Halloween mermaid amigurumi is complete! Display her with your other Halloween decorations for a fun, festive twist on a classic mermaid theme.
Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.
