Materials

• hook 4 mm;
• cotton yarn: main color – 2 skeins, second color – 1 skein. For blue jellyfish, two shades of blue were used, for purple jellyfish – light purple and pink;
• safe eyes 9 mm;
• threads of the mulina are black;
• scissors;
• polystyrene filler.

Note: the author used a 4 mm hook to knit the head, for the tentacles used a 4 mm hook ( for blue jellyfish ) and 5 mm ( for purple ).

Symbols
connection art. – connecting column
vp — air loop
Satn – table without cape
psn – half-column
ssn – table with nakid
*  * – the retractor section is highlighted with asterisks

Head / Face
Row 1: Tie 8 Satins into the Amiugurumi Ring. Soyed. Art. Sat ( 8 )
Row 2: 1 vp, 2 Sat in each. Sat to the end of the row. Soyed. Art. Sat ( 16 )
Row 3: 1 vp, * 1 Sat next. Satn, increase * repeat to the end of the row. Soyed. Art. Sat ( 24 )
Row 4: 1 vp, * 1 Sat in each. from the next. 2 Sat, increase * repeat to the end of the row. Soyed. Art. Sat (32 )
Row 5: 1 vp, * 1 Sat in each. from the trace. 3 Sat, increase * repeat to the end of the row. Soyed. Art. Sat (40 )
Row 6: 1 vp, * 1 Sat in each. from the trace. 4 Sat, increase * repeat to the end of the row. Soyed. Art. Sat (48 )
Rows 7-8: 1 vp, 1 Sat in each. Sat to the end of the row. Soyed. Art. Sat ( 48 )
Row 9: 1 vp, * 1 Sat in each. from the trace. 5 Sat, increase * repeat to the end of the row. Soyed. Art. Sat (56 )
Rows 10-14: 1 vp, 1 Sat in each. Sat to the end of the row. Soyed. Art. Sat ( 56 )
Row 15: 1 vp, * 1 sbn in cajd. from the next. 2 sbn, decrease, 1 sbn in the next. Satn, decrease * repeat until the end of the row. Soyed. Art. Sat ( 40 )
Fasten the thread and hide the ends.

Lower jellyfish
Row 1: 1 vp, 8 sbn in the ring of amiugurumi. Soyed. Art. Sat ( 8 )
Row 2: 1 vp, 2 Sat in each. Sat to the end of the row. Soyed. Art. Sat ( 16 )
Row 3: 1 vp, * 1 Sat next. Satn, increase * repeat to the end of the row. Soyed. Art. Sat ( 24 )
Row 4: 1 vp, * 1 Sat in each. from the next. 2 Sat, increase * repeat to the end of the row. Soyed. Art. Sat (32 )
Row 5: 1 vp, * 1 ss in each. from the trace. 3 abn, increase * repeat to the end of the row. Soyed. Art. Sat (40 )
Fasten the thread, but leave a long enough end to execute the connection row of the Sat in the circle (about 60 cm ).

Dumbass
According to the author, tentacles in the technique of freemasons are best obtained. They all differ, but you can use one principle to make them similar. You can bind the sample from this description of the amigurumi jellyfish to understand how each type of curl will look. In addition, you can change the hook number to get a different result. For blue jellyfish, the author used a hook of 4 mm, and for purple — 5 mm. Each jellyfish has 8 tentacles, different widths and lengths.

Type a chain of 30, 40, 50, 60 or even 70 pack.
Link 2 ( or 3 ) Sat to each loop of the chain OR tie 2 ( or 3 ) psn to each loop of the chain. If you knit the Sat, then start with the 2nd loop from the hook. If you knit a psn, then start with the 3rd loop from the hook.
Choose your knitting method. Continue to knit sbn or psn, 2 or 3 each. loop to the end of the chain, fix the thread, leaving the end.

If you adhere to one principle of knitting ( Satn or Psn ) on a sufficiently long stretch, then you get the correct curl, then you can change the technique and get another type of curl. Do not change the type of column too often. You can give the curls the correct shape or leave them disordered as you like best!

Assembly
Step 1: Attach safe eyes between rows 12 and 13 at a distance of 8 Sat between them.
Step 2: Use mulina to embroider the mouth.
Step 3: Attach the tentacles to the bottom of the jellyfish, threading both ends of the threads through the holes between the columns and tying the double knot. The ends will be hidden inside the filled head of the jellyfish.
Step 4: Combine the edges of the bottom of the jellyfish and its head. Connect the parts by tying them around the edge through all 4 walls of the ( hinges and the bottom panel ) with columns without a cape.
Step 5: When you finish almost to the end, fill your head, then continue to knit the Satn to close the hole. Tie the connection. Art. in the first Sat. Fasten the thread and hide the ends.

Feel free to tag me (@freeamigurumii) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you’d like!

All Finished.

The final size of the jellyfish is about 15 to 18 inches long, with the head about 5 inches across. The length of the jellyfish is up to you and how you want to make and arrange the curly cues. I did notice that after some hard playing, my son’s jellyfish’s curly cues loosened and lengthened a bit.

Just one piece of advice/warning. If you are making this for small children, PLEASE supervise their play. These are long curly cues, and God forbid it becomes a strangulation hazard. This pattern was not designed to be dangerous, but, well, kids. So, be careful if they’re flinging it around, and especially don’t let kids sleep with their jellyfish friends. Maybe it is safer to let them hang out in the bathroom as a cute little towel.

SUPPLIES

• G (4 mm) hook (Clover Amour Hook*)
  • Note: I used a G hook for the head of the jellyfish, but tried both a G hook (blue jellyfish) and an H hook (purple jellyfish) for the curly cues.
• Yarnspirations Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn: main color – 2 skeins, secondary color – 1 skein
  • The Blue jellyfish is Robin’s Egg Blue and Mod Blue. The Purple jellyfish is Soft Violet and Hot Pink.
• 9mm safety eyes
• Black DMC embroidery thread
• embroidery needle
• scissors
• polyester fiberfill

ABBREVIATIONS

sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together (joining/decreasing stitch)

CROCHET JELLYFISH INSTRUCTIONS

Cap/Face

Round 1: Work 8 sc into a magic circle. Join with sl st to first sc. (8)

Round 2: Ch 1. Work 2 sc into each stitch around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16)

Round 3: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into next stitch, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24)

Round 4: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into each of next 2 stitches, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (32)

Round 5: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into each of next 3 stitches, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (40)

Round 6: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into each of next 4 stitches, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (48)

Round 7-8: Ch 1. Work 1 sc into each stitch around. Join with sl st to first sc. (48)

Round 9: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into each of next 5 stitches, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (56)

Round 10-14: Ch 1. Work 1 sc into each stitch around. Join with sl st to first sc. (56)

Round 15: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into each of next 2 stitches. Work 1 sc2tog, 1 sc into next stitch, 1 sc2tog.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (40)

Fasten off, and weave in ends.

Jellyfish bottom panel

Round 1: Ch 1. Work 8 sc into a magic circle. Join with sl st to first sc. (8)

Round 2: Ch 1. Work 2 sc into each stitch around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16)

Round 3: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into next stitch, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24)

Round 4: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into each of next 2 stitches, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (32)

Round 5: Ch 3 (does not count as stitch). *Work 1 dc into each of next 3 stitches, 2 dc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (40)

Fasten off, but leave a long enough tail to sc around. (Probably a few feet at least).

Jellyfish streamers/tentacles

I found the streamers were easiest and most fun when done freeform. All of them are a little different, but I used the same basics for each one to maintain consistency. You can check out my curly cue sampler to get an idea of what each type of curl will look like. Also, you can change up the hook size for a different look. I used a G hook for the blue jellyfish and an H hook for the purple jellyfish. On each jellyfish, there are 8 tentacles of varying width and length.

• Chain either 30, 40, 50, 60 or even 70.
• Work 2 (or 3) sc in each chain stitch OR work 2 (or 3) hdc in each chain stitch. If you’re starting with sc, then work into 2nd chain from hook. If you’re starting with hdc, then work into 3rd chain from hook.
• Now, think of this as a Choose Your Own Crochet Adventure. Continue working sc or hdc, working 2 or 3 stitches into each chain across, then fasten off, leaving a tail.

I found it best if you stick with a particular pattern long enough to establish the right curl, then change it to create a different type curl. Don’t change your stitch type too quickly. You can curl the curly cues properly or leave it messy, up to you!

Assembly

Step 1: Attach the safety eyes between rows 12 and 13 on the cap, about 8 stitches apart.

Step 2:  Use the embroidery thread to sew on a mouth halfway between the eyes.

Step 3: Attach the tentacles to the bottom panel by weaving both tails of the tentacles through stitch spaces in the panel, and tie a double knot to secure. You can weave the ends in, or maybe not, since it’ll be hidden inside the stuffed head. I chose to weave in ends because I don’t know how hard the kids will pull on the tentacles.

Step 4: Match up the seam stitch of the panel against the seam stitch of the cap. Insert your hook through both loops (front to back) on one stitch on the cap, and pull through a loop of the panel’s tail. Work a chain stitch. Then insert your hook through the same cap stitch, and through the first stitch on the panel, pull up a loop and complete a sc. (It’s ok if you fudge this. You just need to attach the two pieces together to get started.)

Step 5: For the next stitch and for each stitch around, insert hook from outside of cap through all 4 loops (cap and panel). Work a sc.

Step 6: Once you’ve gone almost around, stuff the head with fiberfill, then continue working sc around to close up the head. Join to the first sc with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

If you’d like to hang your jellyfish, you can sew on a loop at the top. Otherwise you’re done!

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All Finished.

Level: Beginner
Hook size: 3 mm and 4 mm (US size C and G)
Materials: Safety eyes (8 mm), stuffing, tapestry needle, scissors
Yarn: Amigo XL
Wisteria (#58) – 1 skein
Lavender (#59) – 1 skein
Vintage Pink (#49) – 1 skein

Abbreviations:
MR = Magic ring
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
st(s) = stitch(es)
(xx) bracket after round = amount of stitches after ended round

BASE OF JELLYFISH
Use the 3 mm hook and head-colored yarn (vintage pink).
R1: in MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Fasten off; no need to leave a long yarn tail.

TENTACLES (x6)
Use the 4 mm hook and tentacle-colored yarn (vintage pink, lavender, wisteria).
R1: ch 31
R2: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each of the next 14 ch, 1 sc in each of the last 15 ch.
Fasten off with a long tail for sewing the base later. Make 6 tentacles (two of each color).
Note: If you plan to make more tentacles, make sure they can all fit comfortably underneath
the base.

HEAD
Use the 3 mm hook and head-colored yarn (vintage pink).
R1: in MR, sc 6 (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7-R10: 1 sc in each st (36)
R11: (10 sc, dec) x 3 (33)
R12: (9 sc, dec) x 3 (30)
Do not fasten off. You will be attaching the head to the base and crocheting one more round of “frills” around the jellyfish later in the finishing instructions. For now, insert 8 mm safety eyes between R9-R10, 7 sts apart. If desired, sew a mouth on your jellyfish.

ASSEMBLY/FINISHING

1. Using a tapestry needle and the yarn tail from the tentacles, sew each of them one by one onto the right side of the base. Make sure all yarn tail ends are pulled through the base.
2. Take the base and match it up with the bottom of the head, tentacles pointing outwards of course.
3. Continuing with the unfastened-off end from the head, sl st to join the base to a st in the head. Then, sl st around the entire jelly so that you are attaching the base to the head. (Make sure you stuff the jellyfish before you close it up completely!) Join at the end with a sl st to the first sl st (30)
4. Ch 2, (2 hdc in same st, sl st) around.
5. Finally, fasten off and weave in the ends.
   
   Congratulations on finishing your Baby Jellyfish!
   Happy crocheting 🙂