Create a whimsical Halloween mermaid witch crochet doll, perfect for adding a magical touch to your Halloween decor! This adorable amigurumi doll blends the mystical charm of a mermaid with the playful spirit of a witch, making it an eye-catching piece for the spooky season.
Step-by-Step Halloween Mermaid Witch Crochet Doll
This crochet pattern will guide you through making a Halloween-themed mermaid witch doll, featuring a witch hat, pumpkin tail, and festive accessories.
Halloween Mermaid Witch Crochet Doll Pattern
Materials:
Yarn (Light weight in skin tone, black, orange, green)
2.5 mm crochet hook
Safety eyes (10 mm)
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Blush for facial details
Abbreviations:
MR: magic ring
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
Head and Body
Head (skin tone 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 5-10: Sc around (24).
Round 11: 2 sc, dec around (18).
Insert safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, about 6 stitches apart.
Round 12: 1 sc, dec around (12).
Round 13: Dec around (6). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body (skin tone yarn for torso, black and orange yarn for tail):
Attach yarn to the bottom of the head and sc in each stitch (6).
Round 1: 1 sc, inc around (9).
Round 2-5: Sc around (9). Switch to black yarn.
Round 6-9: Sc around (9). Fasten off.
Tail (orange and black yarn alternating for scales): Ch 2, 6 sc in MR. Follow a simple scale pattern, increasing in rounds for a mermaid tail effect.
Shape the tail into a fin using black yarn, crocheting shell stitches (5 dc in one stitch, skip 1, sl st).
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 4-8: Sc around (18).
Round 9: 2 sc, inc around (24).
Continue increasing until the hat fits snugly on the doll’s head.
Add orange yarn to create a belt around the brim of the hat. Fasten off.
Pumpkin Accessory
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). Stuff with fiberfill.
Add a small green stem with green yarn, attaching it to the top of the pumpkin.
Hair
Using dark green and black yarn:
Cut strands of yarn and attach them individually around the doll’s head.
Use a tapestry needle to weave and style the hair into loose waves.
Final Touches
Sew the hat securely to the head.
Attach the pumpkin accessory to one hand.
Add a small witch belt to the waist using orange yarn.
Use a bit of blush for rosy cheeks to add a cute finishing touch.
Your Halloween mermaid witch crochet doll is now ready to cast spells and add some charm to your Halloween decor!
Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.
