25 Pirate Siren Crochet Patterns
If you’ve been around here at all you’ll know that I’m interested in exploring niche aesthetics that can be found in obscure crevices of the internet land. And one I stumbled on recently was pirate siren or I’ve also seen it called siren pirate, which makes a lot of sense right? The sirens usually lure the pirates, so why not just put them both together and create a new beachy aesthetic, perfect for summer.
In crochet, the pirate siren aesthetic combines flowing, ocean-inspired textures with rugged, adventurous details. So it includes fishnet stitches, lace-up corsets, weathered neutrals, deep sea blues, shells, fringe, and pieces that look like they could have washed ashore from a shipwreck or been collected during a voyage across the sea.
Recently I did a poll on my community board about what you’d like to see next and many of you were also curious about this aesthetic, so I’ve curated a list of 25 of my favorite patterns that help you explore this vibe this summer. I’ve got free and paid patterns for all levels of difficulty across tops, bottoms, dresses and corsets, accessories, and home decor.
Tops:
First is this mermaid bralette by Alethea Handmade, it’s a gorgeous detailed bralette with a push up fit, perfect for summer. I love the scalloped shell edging on this design and there are pictures to help guide you through each step of making it. The sizes are XS to XL, and the it’s a paid pattern on their Ravelry, and also has the sizes written in a made to measure way so you can easily adjust it to fit you exactly as you like.
Bustier Corset Top by Jane Green, see the pattern here.
Next is the bustier corset top by Jane Green of Beautiful Crochet Stuff, this one has sizes Small to 5XL, and for my more busty friends this one is designed to stay perfectly in place which is nice. It’s beginner friendly and a paid pattern in in their Ravelry, and these kinds of corset tops are really perfect for layering with, you could wear it by itself or pair it with a white ruffled button up top underneath even.
Or make this crochet mesh top by ABoC Studio, this one has sizes XS to 2XL, and is a great pattern over on their YouTube channel. This one is so beginner friendly to make and is made from the top, neckline down. It works up quite fast so it would be the perfect weekend project to make. This one would be a great layering piece as well.
I also liked the shell balconette bralette by Crochet in the Sunshine. There are sizes XS to 3XL and it is a paid pattern on their Ravelry. It’s love the shell stitch on this pattern and it’s perfect for wearing as a top alone or layer it over a top like it is pictured here. This pattern is really comprehensive with 25 pages of instructions as well which is really helpful especially if you love written patterns.
This mesh top by Yarnspirations is also a fun one. It’s a free pattern on the Yarnspirations website, and it has sizes XS to 5XL, it’s beginner friendly to make and I loved the mesh design at the top it creates a little open work while still having coverage at the bottom. It’s perfect for layering with as well and it’s made in mainly one piece with a little bit of seaming to finish it off.
Bottoms:
First is the mermaid skirt by concept creative. I love the design of this pattern and how it flares out. It’s a paid pattern in their Ravelry and is a bit more experienced to make. This one has sizes medium to 2XL and this one would be perfect to pair with a big belt over the top to really execute the aesthetic.
Next is the mesh wrap by Calluna Crochet, this one is beginner friendly and perfect to place over a swimsuit or layer over pants or jeans even. This one is a YouTube video tutorial which is great if you prefer visual tutorials. And I love how she added the beads to this design, and shows you how to do this! I know this is something I definitely want to do more with my makes.
I also like the nerissa skirt by Sugar Sprite Crochet. This one is suitable for confident beginners and is great for layering with tights and you can make it more mini or maxi and adjust the length as you like I love how it has those ruffles at the bottom, it really adds to that mermaid vibe and this one is a paid pattern in their Etsy.
This next one is the Believe Skirt by Noorvana at Wool and the Gang, it’s free to make on their website and they also have a matching top here that it is paired with which is nice. It’s mainly made with the double crochet and chain stitch, so really quick and easy to whip up. They have it in English, French and German. There are six sizes for this pattern and their patterns are great because they have a lot of pictures and detailed instructions for each step along the way.
Seabreeze Mesh Wrap by Yarnspirations, see the patten here.
Or make the Mesh Wrap Pants by Yarnspirations. This one is intermediate level to make and has sizes XS to 5XL, andit’s more intermediate level to make. The special stitches for this one are the foundation single crochet, double crochet two together and 3 together as well as single crochet two together. The pants are worked in 2 halves from side to side, then the beginning at the back side edge for the right leg and front side edge on the left leg, then seamed across the crotch only to finish it off. Pants also have generous ease which is nice, and I feel that the loose breeze vibe is just a perfect loose fit that you could easily layer over your swimwear even or wear to festivals.
Dresses & Corsets:
Mermaid Dream Dress by Crochet with Ellen, see the pattern here.
First is the mermaid dream dress by Crochet with Ellen. The design is inspired by the ocean, and has a mermaid-like silhouette. It’s worked from the top down and to create it you start with the cups, then work down to create the body. It’s more advanced beginner level to make and there are sizes small, medium and large. And it’s available for free on their Youtube channel.
Next is the crochet maxi dress by V Early Sea Digital. I love the layers and ruffles of this design along with the puff sleeves. The openwork in the middle of this dress. The scalloped lace edges also really add to the texture in this design, and I love the length as well and it is a paid pattern in their Etsy. This would be perfect paired with some boots and a bandana or fedora with a lot of stacked jewelry to really execute that pirate siren vibe.
Or make the Venus waves dress by Elena May. It’s worked from the waist down and has bra cups sizes AA to E. This one is free on Ravelry and I like that it is worked with underwire to give the bust support. You can use your favorite stitch to create the strap, and tie them in the back of your neck or attach them to the bodice of the neck, so it’s fully customizable.
Next is the sheer lace corset by Yommy Crochetology. It’s perfect for layering over tops or dresses, and this pattern is a written pattern and made to measure. It’s a paid pattern on their ribblr but they also have a more simplified version on their Youtube channel. It’s more intermediate to make and is worked from side to side and this one also requires two different sizes of ribbon to finish off this pattern.
I also liked this corset belt top by Yarnspirations. There are sizes XS to 5XL, and it’s more intermediate level to make. It’s a free pattern on their website, and the special stitches are the link double crochet, half double crochet in horizontal bar and half double crochet in horizontal bar two together. There is a bit of shaping and boning as well as eyelets and I love that there is also a ribbon lace up in the back of the corset of this design as well.
Another great simple corset is this one by Brunaticality. It’s beginner friendly, free on her channel and can be made in under an hour which is amazing. She gives detailed instructions as well on how to make it your size exactly, so this would be the perfect project to make over the weekend to give your ensembles more of a pirate siren vibe.
Accessories:
First is the boothbay bandana by Stitchii crochet. It’s worked in Tunisian simple stitch from the bottom point upward, and increases are made at the beginning and end of every row to form that triangle. A lacy edging and ties are worked to finish it off. This pattern is more intermediate because of the color work and you should also be familiar with Tunisian crochet, and this one is a paid pattern on their Ravelry and this one could also be worked up in a weekend over a couple of crafting sessions.
This next one is the fishnet fingerless gloves by Diving Ducks Crochet. This one is a really beginner friendly and works up quite quickly. It’s worked in the round using basic stitches and is a YouTube video tutorial on their channel. This one would be so fun to style and wear under long sleeves or pair with fun tops and dresses and stacked rings.
Or make a fringe waist scarf mesh belt by Candviice. It’s a paid pattern in their Etsy shop, and it’s a bit more intermediate level to make. I love the beads and tassel embellishments added to it. It would be the perfect layering piece on a skirt or loose wide pants like they styled it.
I also like this shell necklace by Andi’s crochet. It’s beginner friendly to make. This one is a free pattern on their YouTube channel, and it wouldn’t require a lot of yarn to create. I love that it’s a quick pattern to whip up as well and it would be really fun to style and stack with other jewelry pieces.
Another great piece is the adventure satchel by Eclectic Jess. This one is intermediate level to make and includes 18 progress photos to help you with each step. It’s a paid pattern on their ribblr and the finished bag measures 5.5 inches wide by 6 inches tall and 2 inches deep, so the perfect size to sling over your shoulder and hold little treasure trinkets.
Home Decor:
First is the fishing net wall hanging by whistle and ivy. It’s a paid pattern on their blog and beginner friendly to make, and could be quick and easily whipped up in one or two crafting sessions, and what I love is that you can even add some driftwood you might find on a trip to the beach or a hike. And you can hang it and displayed photos or jewelry or other trinkets.
Next is the sea shell motifs garland by Lynne Samaan, it’s made with basic stitches and is free on their website. There are several motifs including a conch shell, sand dollar, star fish and fan shells. And you can easily customize the length depending on how many motifs you make and thread together with a strand of twine.
This next one is a cozy make but still perfect for summer and it is a starfish blanket by Kristin Omdahl. I love that it’s openwork so it’s just a little light layer for warmer weather, and it is made of star-shaped motifs. The wide-scallop edging is worked in rows sideways from the edge of the blanket and it measure 46 inches wide by 71 inches long so quite a nice size. This one will definitely bring a nautical vibe to your space and you can add some sparkle glitter to it for extra siren energy.
I also liked the medieval siren tapestry by Ambrosia Needle work. It measures 67 by 38 cm, and it includes written instructions and color blocks for left and right hand. The design is inspired by the early 1900s book Le Fillet Ancient au Point de Reprise VI. This one is a paid pattern in their Etsy, it’s more intermediate to make as it does require tapestry crochet and it is written in English as well as Brazilian Portuguese and would certainly add some lovely art to your walls.
Well what did you think of these patterns? Let me know in the comments and leave a siren or mermaid or pirate emoji in the comments to let me know you made it until the end. If you are wanting more nautical themed videos, let me know as well, I also have some mermaid inspired patterns that you should check out next.
If you enjoyed this round-up, check out the Siren Summer Inspired Crochet Patterns or Mermaidcore Inspired Crochet Patterns next!
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