Scarlet Princess of the Sea 🧜‍♀️

A mischievous mermaid with scarlet curls and a turquoise tail captivates with an expressive gaze! Plush texture unites a gentle peach face, a lavender bodice, and blue trim at the waist. Voluminous hair spirals, a sea-themed bow and pearl-like beads create a fairy-tale look. The head shape and the smooth tapering of the tail are executed confidently; in places there is a slight difference in stitch tension. The bright hair contrasts especially well with the cool sea tones. For final assessment of the finishing details, views from the back and close-ups of the joins are missing.

Article Creation Wizard

The toy is crocheted using the amigurumi technique from plush yarn. The fabric is primarily single crochet worked in the round, presumably worked in a spiral. The rounded head is formed by increases followed by decreases; the exact scheme and the starting point of rounds cannot be determined from a single angle. The torso transitions into a tapering tail. Its volume is achieved by progressively reducing the number of stitches and evenly distributing the stuffing. The arms appear to be worked separately and sewn on. The lower part of the fin is not fully visible, so its construction can only be described tentatively: separate flared pieces are attached to the end of the tail. The red hair consists of voluminous crocheted strands. Spiral curls are usually made by working several stitches into each chain stitch. The turquoise bow, lavender bodice and wavy waist trim complete the silhouette. The face is finished with safety eyes, applied eyelashes and embroidered lines. Beads provide pearl accents. For neat assembly, pre-marking, symmetrically attaching parts and securing yarn ends inside the toy are important.

Materials

• Presumed polyester plush yarn in a peach shade for head, body and arms: approximately 60–100 g.
• Red plush yarn for hair: approximately 50–90 g.
• Turquoise plush yarn for tail: approximately 40–70 g.
• Light blue plush yarn for bow, trim and fin: approximately 20–40 g.
• Lavender plush yarn for the bodice: approximately 10–20 g.
• Synthetic stuffing: approximately 70–120 g, depending on actual size.
• Two plastic safety eyes with light blue rim; attachment type not visible.
• Applied eyelashes, black thread for facial details, pearl-like beads.
• Hook appropriate for the yarn weight, darning/assembly needle, stitch marker for the beginning of the round and scissors. Exact fiber content and yardage should be confirmed with the maker.

Instruction sent

Until the yarn content and the attachment method of the decorations are confirmed, gentle surface cleaning is preferred. Use a soft damp cloth and a small amount of mild liquid detergent; do not rub the pile. Do not soak the head with applied eyelashes and avoid wetting potential glued joints. If the maker confirms hand washing is safe, wash at up to 30 °C without wringing. Blot with a towel, reshape and dry flat in a well-ventilated area away from heaters and direct sun. Do not iron, steam or tumble dry. Periodically check the security of beads, eyes and hair.

Additional info

Terms of Use: Advanced
Recommended: ~ In the presented version — primarily a collectible decorative item for teens 14+ and adults. Not recommended for young children due to beads and applied eyelashes.
Production time: ~ 14 hours
Recommended: ~ 5,960.00 rubles
Main color: Steel Blue