Harlo's Mermaid Rag-doll - Free Crochet Pattern
So I have been trying to think of ways to use up all of my scrap yarn lately and one night a couple weeks ago I was feeling creative and was looking at my yarn stash and a few colors jumped out at me and said "MERMAID!" So I got to work making this gem!
When I first started making this doll I didn't really have any intention on writing up a pattern but she came out so cute that I couldn't stop at just one! So below I have written up the instructions to make your very own mermaid rag-doll! Also, to talk about my inspiration for the name, in church I teach the 4 year olds and there is this sweetheart named Harlo in my class. As I made my first mermaid I couldn't help but think of her and so I gifted the first doll to her and the second I made to her sister.
Materials:
-You will need your choice of 4 different
colors in worsted weight yarn:
Color A: Tail
Color B: Skin
Color C: Top
Color D: Hair
-2mm crochet hook
-stitch marker
-scissors
-yarn needle
-sewing needle
-black thread
Abbreviations: (US Terms)
mc - magic circle
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
ss - slip stitch
fphdc - front post half double crochet
st - stitches
hdc2tog - half double crochet 2 together
Notes:
Most of this pattern is worked in the amigurumi style where you do not join and chain after every round so unless otherwise stated, do not join or chain at the end of the rounds. Also, it is very useful to use stitch markers to mark your stitch every round so you don't get lost!
Instructions:
Fins:
Fin #1
Beginning with color A, make a magic circle
Round 1: hdc 7 into magic circle (7)
Round 2: hdc 1 in each stitch around, ss to first stitch and fasten off. (7)
Fin #2
Repeat Rounds 1&2 but DON'T fasten off this time!
Tail:
Note: the ss in row 2 will act as a stitch in row 3
Round 3: ch 1, hdc in the next 3 st, (your next hdc will be worked into the next stitch on the fin you are currently working with as well as the second fin, this will join them together)hdc 1 into both fins, (you will now be working on the second fin)hdc in the next 7 stitches, (the next hdc will be in the same stitches you went through both fins in) hdc 1 into both fins,(you will now be working into the 1st fin) hdc 1 into the next 4 st (16)
Round 4: hdc2tog 8x (8)
Round 5: hdc2tog 4x (4)
Round 6: 2 hdc in each st around (8)
Round 7: 2 hdc in the next 3 st, hdc 1, 2 hdc in the next 3 st,
hdc 1 (14)
Round 8: hdc in each st around (14)
Round 9-Round 13: repeat row 8 (14)
Round 14: hdc in each stitch around, ss to first stitch (14)
Round 15: ss in each stitch around ( this creates the edge of the tail) ss and fasten off (14)
Arms:
Begin with a magic circle in color B
Round 1: sc 5 into mc (5)
Round 2: hdc in each st around (5)
*repeat row 2 until the arms reach approx. 3cm, slip stitch to first stitch and fasten off (5)
Body:
Note: R16 will be worked in the loops created by R14
Round 16: pull up a loop with color B, ch 1, hdc in each stitch around (14)
Round 17: hdc in each st around, ss to first stitch and fasten off. (14)
Round 18: pull up a loop in the color C, ch 1, hdc in each stitch around (14)
Round 19: hdc in each st around, ss to first stitch and fasten off. (14)
Round 20: pull up a loop in color B, ch 1, 1 hdc in each stitch until you reach the side, hdc 1 in both the body and the arm, (you will now be working in the arm) hdc2tog in the next 2 st, (you will place the next hdc in the same st you went through both body and arm) hdc in body and arm, (you will now be working in the body) hdc in each stitch until you reach the other side, hdc 1 in both the body and the arm, (you will now be working in the arm) hdc2tog in the next 2 st, (you will place the next hdc in the same st you went through both body and arm)hdc 1 in both the body and the arm, hdc until you reach the end of the row (22)
Round 21: *hdc 1, hdc2tog* repeat **6x, 1 hdc in next 2 st (16)
R22: hdc2tog 8x (8)
Head:
Round 23: 2 hdc in each st around (16)
Round 24: *hdc 1, 2 hdc in the next stitch* repeat 8x (24)
Round 25: *hdc 1 in next 2 st, 2 hdc in the next stitch* repeat 8x (32)
Round 26: hdc 1 in each stitch around (32)
Round 27: *hdc 1, hdc2tog* repeat **8x (24)
Round 28: *hdc 1, hdc2tog* repeat 8x (16)
Round 29: hdc2tog 8x, ss and fasten off leaving a long tail (8)
Tread tail of yarn through yarn needle and sew together top of head, do not cut, bring yarn through middle of head and bring your needle out where you want to place nose.
Nose:
wrap yarn horizontally around 2 hdc approx 6x, take needle under horizontal yarn and wrap around all 6 strands vertically until you get your desired look.
Hair: there are so many ways to attach hair but I love this easy tutorial by the friendly red fox!
Eyes: I embroidered my eyes using the method I also learned from the friendly red fox! this link has multiple useful tips and tricks!
Shirt: look at the stitches on the front of your doll made with color c, find the center 7 stitches, attach yarn in color c to the right of the rightmost stitch, fphdc in those 7 stitches, ch 10 (or as many as you need to wrap around the neck), ss to first fphdc, fasten off and weave ends.
and voila! You have yourself your very own handmade mermaid rag-doll! If you have any questions leave a comment or email me @ hoopes.handmade@gmail.com
happy hooking!
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