jelly fish crochet pattern

jelly fish crochet pattern for free: Looking for a quick, adorable amigurumi project that’s perfect for beginners and craft fairs? Meet Jazzy the Jellyfish! This charming crochet plushie works up quickly, uses minimal materials, and is made all in one piece – no seaming required!

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

Jazzy the Jellyfish became my unexpected bestseller at local craft shows. These cute creatures not only sold quickly but also attracted customers to my booth. The pattern is:

Perfect for beginners with simple stitches
Made in one piece (no assembly!)
Economical – make about 3 jellyfish per yarn skein
Quick to complete
Great for gifts or craft fair inventory

Materials You’ll Need

3.25mm crochet hook
Worsted weight (#4) yarn (I used a soft aqua shade)
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
8mm safety eyes
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker

Pattern Details

Difficulty Level: Beginner Finished Size: Approximately 3.5″ head plus tentacles Gauge: 6 stitches × 5 rows per inch

Abbreviations

ch = chain
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
dec = decrease
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only

Head Instructions

Round 1: Create a magic loop and work 6 SC into it. Pull closed and mark first stitch. (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch (2 SC in each) (12) Round 3: SC 1, inc repeat around (18) Round 4: SC 2, inc repeat around (24) Round 5: SC 3, inc repeat around (30) Round 6: SC 4, inc repeat around (36) Round 7: SC 5, inc repeat around (42) Round 8: SC 6, inc repeat around (48) Rounds 9-18: SC around for 10 rounds

Place safety eyes around the 12th round, approximately 6 stitches apart. Begin stuffing the head.

Round 19: Working in FLO, work 3 HDC into each stitch around to create a ruffle effect Round 20: Working into the BLO of round 18, SC 6, dec around (42) Round 21: SC 5, dec around (36) Round 22: SC 4, dec around (30) Round 23: SC 3, dec around (24) Round 24: SC 2, dec around (18) Finish adding stuffing Round 25: SC 1, dec around (12) Round 26: Decrease around (6), then slip stitch across opening to close

Tentacles

Work these directly from the bottom of the jellyfish:

Chain 26
Turn and SC along the chain back to base of head
Slip stitch to next space on head
Repeat steps 1-3 until you have about 10 tentacles (work in a spiral pattern for best results)
After final tentacle, slip stitch to base, trim yarn and weave in end

Tips for Success

Work the tentacles in a spiral pattern from the center to keep them neat
Make sure to stuff the head firmly before closing
Play around with eye placement until you’re happy before securing backs
Use bright colors for a fun beach theme or pastels for a nursery

Pattern Variations

Feel free to customize your jellyfish:

Try different yarn colors for a rainbow of jellyfish
Add a strand of sparkly yarn for a magical touch
Vary tentacle lengths for a more natural look
Use embroidery for facial features instead of safety eyes for babies

This jellyfish pattern makes an excellent project for craft shows – I often bring supplies with me and create them during slow periods. They take minimal materials and sell quickly!

Happy crocheting!