You only need a few supplies and you’ll have this macrame doll created in no time! Choose the colours for your mermaid and personalize them however you’d like. Let’s dive into this magical crafting adventure!

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Helpful Tips:

What type of cord do I need to make a macrame mermaid?

We used 2mm cord for the mermaid’s body, natural 4mm cord for the arms, and natural 8mm cord for the hair. But you can definitely change up the sizes and colours of these cords. Since the cords for the body get unraveled you can use whichever size you have handy. And you can even use yarn to make your mermaid, especially for the hair.

What other details can I add to my macrame mermaid?

You can attach an accessory to the mermaid’s hands, like a seashell or a doll sized hairbrush. Or make a small version of the flower from our macrame cactus craft for the mermaid to hold! You can also attach beads to the mermaid’s “belt”, or tie a bow and add it to the mermaid’s hair. The possibilities are almost endless for all the cute ways you can personalize your mermaid doll!

Can I give my macrame mermaid a braided tail?

Yes, you can easily make a simple braid in the mermaid’s tail before tying the bottom cord on. Or you can use macrame knots to create an adorable fish tail. Check out the instructions for our macrame keychain to learn how to make a macrame fish tail!

This macrame mermaid is so sweet and charming! It’s really fun to make your own handmade doll, and it’s so easy to make your mermaid one-of-a-kind! Plus, this craft is a great introduction to working with macrame cord. You’ll definitely be tempted to try another fun and easy macrame craft!

Here’s even more ocean craft ideas:

Mermaid Slime

Mermaid Coloring Pages

Felt Starfish Pattern

Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!

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