What’s not to love about mermaids? They have the best hair, can sing, and their swishy tails have inspired ‘mermaid swimming classes’ all over the world, not to mention the mermaid tail blankets taking over our Pinterest boards. Here at Crafts Beautiful, we also think they make for loads of gorgeous craft projects! We’ve swished together our favourites from under the sea for your treasure trove…

 

1 Knitted Mermaid

Let's Knit

As Sebastian the crab would say: darlin’ it’s better, down where it’s wetter. This knitted mermaid has gorgeously big hair, which is really easy to replicate. Her tail, torso and head are made in one fell swoop, meaning less sewing up at the end – yay!

2 Felt Doll

Crafts Beautiful

Stitch an adorable felt mermaid doll to keep your little one company this summer. We love her in blue as she matches the deep waves of the ocean, but why not try making her in pink, purple or even a rainbow of shades!

3 Quilled Papercrafts

Crafts Beautiful

Graceful mermaids are a wonderful subject for quilling and crafts. Here the scaly tail is replicated with a mass of quilled coils in blues and greens, creating a textured finish, befitting a mystical creature.

4 Free Colouring Downloads

Crafts Beautiful

Both adults and children can float away in an ocean or pure imagination. Discover the subaquatic world of mermaids in this colouring odyssey. This pocket-sized book is full of mesmerizing mermaids, sea creatures, spooky shipwrecks and underwater castles waiting to be brought to life with colour. It’s mer-made to please.

5 Knitted Tail

Let's Knit

This knitted tail by Karen Wiederhold uses a combination of knit and purl stitches to give the effect of scales – give it a whirl today with DK yarn!

6 Shell Clutch

Sew Magazine

Make like a mermaid and step out in style with a scalloped seashell purse to match your favourite outfit. Made by Ruth Oliver in bold, contemporary fabric, the seashell shape is perfect for a trip out, especially in summer, and is an ideal size for fitting in your beauty essentials.

7 Crochet Seahorse Duo

Top Crochet Patterns

Crochet a little friend for your mermaid pal with these delightful seahorses. Let your hook do the swimming with this fantastic pattern; the vibrant summery yarns and simple stitches make it a joy to create.

8 Die-cut Card

Hobbycraft Blog

Swim off to faraway shores with an exotic mermaid birthday card! Featuring some beautifully intricate Tattered Lace Dies, this is one card the recipient won’t forget about!

9 Stitched Toy

Sew Magazine

This delightful character is Pearl, the most stylish mermaid toy you’ll ever stitch. With a pretty fabric belt, bandeau top and gorgeous flowing locks made from red yarn, she’s the envy of all the creatures in the sea. Choose your favourite fabric, match with metallic jersey for an aquatic effect, and you’ll have a mermaid toy in no time!

10 Peg Doll

Hobbycraft Blog

Need something to keep the kids entertained for a couple of hours? Why not try this super easy peg doll mermaid with her long flowing locks and super sparkly tail.

11 Vibrant Quilt

Craft Buds

Mermaids probably don’t need a quilt but if they did, this would definitely be their go-to! Made in vibrant colours that match perfectly, each clamshell is unique.

12 Bath Bomb

Totally The Bomb

Next time you’re in the bath, pop one of these bath bombs in for a treat and transport yourself to a world under the sea!