How to Make a Crochet Jellyfish

This crochet jellyfish is a fun summer crochet project! Make this jellyfish crochet pattern and blend the whimsical beauty of the ocean with the soothing art of crochet.

Active Time1 30

Total Time1 30

Yield: crochet jellyfish

Author: Debbie Chapman

Cost: $2

Equipment

Materials

Free Printable Crochet Jellyfish Pattern
Worsted weight yarn (jellyfish colour and black)
Safety eyes (8mm or size of choice)
Polyester fiber fill

Instructions

Find what you need:

Gather your supplies and materials.

Round 1:

Make a magic circle and insert 6 single crochet into it. Pull the tail to tighten it and slip stitch into the first stitch. (6)

Round 2:

Chain 1 and insert 2 single crochet into each stitch around (an increase). Slip stitch into the first stitch. (12)

Round 3:

Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into the first stitch. Insert 2 single crochet into the next stitch (an increase).
Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch. (18)

Round 4:

Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each of the first two stitches. Then insert 2 single crochet into the next stitch (an increase).
Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch. (24)

Round 5:

Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each of the first three stitches. Then insert 2 single crochet into the next stitch (an increase).
Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch. (30)

Round 6:

Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each of the first four stitches. Then insert 2 single crochet into the next stitch (an increase).
Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch. (36)

Round 7:

Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each of the first five stitches. Then insert 2 single crochet into the next stitch (an increase).
Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch. (42)

Rounds 8 - 11:

Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each stitch around. Slip stitch into the first stitch. (42)

Add the safety eyes:

Flip the jellyfish right side out. Insert the safety eyes between the 8th and 9th rows, spacing them about 1-1/2 inches (or 7 stitches) apart. Secure them in place with the washers.

Round 12:

Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each of the first 5 stitches. Single crochet the next 2 stitches together (a decrease).
Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch. (36)

Round 13:

Insert 1 single crochet into the back loop only of each of the first 4 stitches.
Continuing in the back loops only, single crochet the next 2 stitches together (a decrease).
Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch. (30)

Round 14:

Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each of the first 3 stitches. Then single crochet the next 2 stitches together (a decrease).
Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch. (24)

Round 15:

Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each of the first 2 stitches. Then single crochet the next 2 stitches together (a decrease).
Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch. (18)

Round 16:

Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into the first stitch. Then single crochet the next 2 stitches together (a decrease).
Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch. (12)

Stuff the jellyfish:

Stuff the jellyfish body until you're happy with the firmness.

Round 17:

Chain 1 and single crochet the first 2 stitches together. Repeat, decreasing 6 times total. Then slip stitch into the first stitch (6)

Close off the jellyfish:

Cut and tie off your yarn. Use the yarn needle to insert the tail through the 6 final stitches and then pull the end to close off the hole.
Sew the remaining tail into the body and cut off the last bit of yarn.

Add a ruffle around the jellyfish:

Insert your crochet hook into a stitch on row 13. There should be a little ridge sticking out where you made the stitches in the back loop only.
Work in the yarn, chain 1, and insert 5 single crochet into the same stitch.
Continue, adding 5 single crochet into each stitch around. Slip stitch into the first stitch, and cut and tie off your yarn.

Make the tentacles:

Make a slip knot and chain 25. Insert 3 single crochet into the first chain.
Repeat all the way across. The tentacle should begin to curl on its own. Cut and tie off your yarn.
Repeat, making as many tentacles as you'd like (we made 5 total). Adjust the number of starting chains to make different lengths of tentacles.

Attach the tentacles:

Sew one of the tentacle tails into the bottom of the jellyfish and tie the 2 tails into a triple knot to secure it in place.
Sew the tails into the jellyfish body and cut off any excess yarn. Repeat for the remaining tentacles.

Add the mouth and hanger:

Use black yarn to sew a mouth onto the jellyfish. Place it 2 rows below, and in between, the eyes.
Cut an 8 inch piece of yarn that matches the jellyfish body. Sew one end through the top of the jellyfish
Tie the 2 ends in a knot to form a hanger for the jellyfish.
Then, if you'd like, push the knot through the jellyfish head to form a clean looking looped hanger.
Your crochet jellyfish is complete!

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Notes

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