Creating a crochet jellyfish can be a delightful and creative project. Below is a free pattern and description to help you crochet your very own jellyfish.

Materials Needed:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in your choice of jellyfish color (commonly shades of blue, pink, or purple)
  2. A crochet hook suitable for your yarn weight (usually around 4.0mm to 5.0mm)
  3. Safety eyes or buttons for the jellyfish’s eyes
  4. Fiberfill stuffing
  5. Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends
  6. Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • SC: Single Crochet
  • HDC: Half Double Crochet
  • DC: Double Crochet
  • SL ST: Slip Stitch
  • CH: Chain

Instructions:

Body:

  1. Start with a magic ring (or chain 2 and work your first round into the second chain from the hook).
  2. Round 1: Work 6 SC into the magic ring. Pull tight to close the circle. (6 stitches)
  3. Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
  4. Round 3: 1 SC in the first stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch around. (18 stitches)
  5. Round 4: 1 SC in the first two stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch around. (24 stitches)
  6. Round 5: 1 SC in the first three stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch around. (30 stitches)
  7. Rounds 6-10: SC in each stitch around. (30 stitches for each round)
  8. Round 11: 1 SC in the first three stitches, SC2TOG (Single Crochet 2 Together) in the next two stitches around. (24 stitches)
  9. Round 12: 1 SC in the first two stitches, SC2TOG in the next two stitches around. (18 stitches)
  10. Begin stuffing the body firmly with fiberfill.
  11. Round 13: 1 SC in the first stitch, SC2TOG in the next two stitches around. (12 stitches)
  12. Round 14: SC2TOG in each stitch around. (6 stitches)
  13. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches, pull tight to close, and secure the end.

Tentacles (Make 8-12):

  1. Leave a long tail for sewing before you start each tentacle.
  2. Chain 50-60 (or as long as you desire for your tentacles).
  3. SC in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across.
  4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the safety eyes or buttons to the top of the jellyfish’s body, spacing them evenly.
  2. Thread a yarn needle with one of the tentacle tails and sew it onto the bottom of the jellyfish’s body. Repeat this for all tentacles, spacing them evenly around the bottom.
  3. Weave in any remaining yarn ends and trim excess.

Your crochet jellyfish is now complete! You can get creative with the colors and size of your jellyfish, as well as the length and number of tentacles. This project is perfect for beginners and allows for customization to your liking. Enjoy your cute and cuddly crochet jellyfish!