Crochet Beautiful Jellyfish
Crocheting beautiful jellyfish is a delightful and rewarding project that allows you to unleash your creativity and add a touch of whimsy to your space. With a few simple stitches and a splash of colorful yarn, you can create charming sea creatures that are perfect for adding a playful touch to any room. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun challenge, crafting these adorable jellyfish is a fantastic way to relax, unwind, and let your imagination run wild. So grab your hooks and yarn, and get ready to embark on a colorful crochet adventure filled with joy and creativity!
Materials Needed:
- Yarn– Loopara 5ply combed cotton (Blue 13, Pink 17, Pink 20, Yellow 33, Grey 56 and White 60)
- Hook- 3.0mm
- Fiber fill
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Tweezers
How to Crochet the Head and Body
- R1: Magic ring, 6 sc, sl.
- R2: Ch, 6 sc inc, sl.
- R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl.
- R4: Ch, sc, sc inc, (2 sc, sc inc) 5 times, sc, sl.
- R5: Ch, 24 sc, sl.
- R6: Ch, (3 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl.
- R7: Ch, 30 sc, sl.
- R8: Ch, 2 sc, sc inc, (4 sc, sc inc) 5 times, 2 sc, sl.
- R9: Ch, 36 sc, sl.
- R10: Ch, (5 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl.
- R11: Ch, 42 sc, sl.
- R12: Ch, 3 sc, sc inc, (6 sc, sc inc) 5 times, 3 sc, sl.
- R13: Ch, 48 sc, sl.
- R14: Ch, (7 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl.
- R15-17: Ch, 54 sc (change to pink in last st), sl.
- R18: Ch, FLO, 4 sc, sc inc, (8 sc, sc inc) 5 times, 4 sc, sl.
- R19: Ch, (2 sc, sc inc) 20 times, sl.
- R20-21: Ch,80 sc (change to red in last st), sl.
- R22: Ch 2,(3hdc in 1 st) 80 times, sl, fasten off.
- R23: With yellow yarn in back loops of r18: Ch, BLO 54 sc, sl.
- R24: Ch, (7 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl.
- R25: Ch,3 sc, sc2tog, (6 sc, sc2tog) 5 times, 3 sc (change to blue in last st), sl.
- R26: Ch, FLO ch 2, (3 hdc) 42 times, sl.
- R27: Ch 2, hdc inc 126 times, sl, fasten off.
- R28: With grey yarn in remaining loops of R26: Ch, BLO (5 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl.
- R29: Ch, BLO 2 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) 5 times, 2 sc, sl.
- R30: Ch, BLO (3 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl.
- R31: Ch, BLO sc, sc2tog, (2 sc, sc2tog) 5 times, sc, sl.
- R32: Ch, BLO (sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl.
- R33: Ch, BLO 6 sc2tog, sl.
How to Crochet the Tentacles (Make 9)
- Tentacle 1: (Ch 8, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, sl) 8 times, ch 4, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, sl, (ch 4, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, 4 sl) 8 times, ch 4, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, 3 sl, 6 sl.
- Tentacle 2: (Ch 8, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, sl) 10 times, ch 4, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, sl, (ch 4, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, 4 sl) 10 times, ch 4, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, 3 sl, 6 sl, fasten off.
- Tentacle 3: Ch 80, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, sl, (ch 4, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, 5 sl) 15 times, 6 sl.
- Tentacle 4: Ch 70, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, sl, (ch 4, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, 5 sl) 13 times, 6 sl.
- Tentacle 5: Ch 90, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, sl, (ch 4, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc, 5 sl) 17 times, fasten off.
- Tentacle 6: Ch 45, 44 sl in 2nd ch from hook, 6 sl.
- Tentacle 7: Ch 55, 54 sl in 2nd ch from hook, 6 sl.
- Tentacle 8: Ch 45, 44 sl in 2nd ch from hook, 6 sl.
- Tentacle 9: Ch 55, 54 sl in 2nd ch from hook, fasten off.
Crochet Tips:
1. Change colors smoothly in the head section to create neat color transitions, especially between the main color and ruffles.
2. Fill the head gradually as you go and shape it firmly to maintain its round form and prevent stuffing from showing through.