An amigurumi mermaid is such an elegant, beautiful character for your plushy collection, but a mermaid inspired by the koi fish makes for a crochet pattern that is as much fun to create as it is to behold.

This is a pattern for crochet only.

All patterns are written in English, in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

Originally published on Hooked by Kati blog, July, 2021.
The free text-only version will be available 7/2/21 at 8 AM MST.

The Premium version of this pattern is a printable .pdf file, ready for instant download, ad-free, and in a professional format. It contains extra pictures not found in the free version.

This pattern is also available in a text-only, web-only, free format at www.hookedbykati.com.

Do not put this or any soft toy in a crib with a sleeping baby to reduce risks of suffocation.

Pattern Info:

Advanced. Knowledge needed of chains (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), back loops only (BLO) front loops only (FLO), increases and decreases. Knowledge of amigurumi part attachment is recommended. Pattern uses short rounds for shaping and tapestry crochet for colorwork.

Supplies
• Red Heart Super Saver yarn, 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 364 yds/7 oz/198 g, Warm Brown (BRN), 1 ball; Soft White (SFT), 1 ball; Coral (COR), 1 ball; Black (BLK), < 1 ball; Light Grey (GRY), < 1 ball; White (WHT), < 1 ball; Hunter Green (HUNT), < 1 ball; Pale Plum (PLUM), < 1 ball.
• G (4.00 mm) hook
• Two 15mm colored round-pupil safety eyes
• Polyfil stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Straight pins

Measurements
12” tall, seated, 13” tail and fins

Gauge
8 sts x 8 rows in sc = 2” x 2”

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All my patterns come with unlimited help from me. If you run into a snag, drop me a line! I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.