Crochet Cotton Candy Mermaid Pattern Fo Halloween

Celebrate Halloween with the Crochet Cotton Candy Mermaid! This playful pattern blends sweetness and spooky charm for enchanting decor.

Crochet Cotton Candy Mermaid Amigurumi

If mermaids celebrated Halloween, they’d definitely look like this! Meet the Crochet Cotton Candy Mermaid, a pattern that blends sweetness with spooky charm. Featuring a vibrant orange bikini top, yellow hair, and an adorable candy corn hat, this design is bursting with color and fun. The mermaid sports a flowing tail and a cheerful look that will brighten any room. Suitable for all crochet levels, it’s perfect for Halloween decorations or charming handmade gifts.

Detailed Crochet Candy Corn Mermaid Pattern

Mermaid Body

1. Starting Round:
   • Begin with a magic circle, then chain 1 (does not count as the first stitch).
   • 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic circle. (Total: 6)
2. Rounds 2 to 12:
   • Single crochet in each stitch around.
   • Continue increasing each row as necessary (detailed pattern omitted).

Color Change for Bikini Top:

3. Round 13:
   • Change color to orange for the bikini top.
   • Single crochet in each stitch across. (Continue for next two rounds)
4. Rounds 14 and 15:
   • Single crochet in each stitch across.
5. Return to Main Color:
   • Reattach the main color yarn.
   • Decrease around as necessary for shaping.

Increasing Neck Round:

6. Round 16:
   • Return to a single crochet round.
   • Begin increase by first single crochet, then next stitch: 2 single crochets (Total: 30 single crochets)
7. Rounds 17 to 21:
   • Single crochet in each stitch around.
   • Continue to form mermaid body by increasing or decreasing as needed.

Head:

8. Round 22 and beyond:
   • Follow the specific instructions from the main crochet tutorial for the head.
   • Stuff the body as you go, ensure form is maintained.

Creating the Hat:

9. Hat Base:
   • Start with a magic circle, chain 1, then do 6 sc into the circle (Total: 6).
10. Next Round:
    • Single crochet into each stitch around (Repeat this round for three rows) (Total: 6).
11. Change to Orange:
    • Change color to orange yarn.
    • Increase round: (sc in first stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (Total: 9).
12. Next Rounds:
    • Single crochet in each stitch around three times. (with color change as desired)
13. Change to Yellow:
    • Switch to yellow yarn.
    • Increase pattern: (sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch) repeat across (Total: 13).
14. Finishing Hat Brim:
    • Work in back loop only, using half double crochet (hdc). 2 hdc per stitch, repeat around (Total: 26 hdc).
    • Join with slip stitch.
15. Final Hat:
    • Finish up any remaining rounds for shaping.
    • Attach to the mermaid with hot glue (optional: place stuffed inside for shaping).

Assembly:

• Hair and Accessories:
  • Refer to the specific patterns for creating the mermaid’s hair and other accessories.
  • Experiment with hair colors as mentioned (e.g. black, brown, orange).
• Final Touches:
  • Use hot glue to secure flowers or any additional accessories to the mermaid.

Additional Resource:

• Refer to the full tutorial for detailed guidance on shaping and final assembly. Check the link provided by the creator for a complete walkthrough on the basics.

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