Oh, how my heart did a little jig when I came across this jellyfish crochet pattern! There’s something undeniably mesmerizing about jellyfish, isn’t there? Their elegant dance in the deep blue, almost like they’re moving to a song only they can hear… Well, this pattern, my dear readers, captures a bit of that oceanic ballet. Crafting it felt like a mini-vacation – my mind wandering to seaside adventures with every stitch.
Now, you might think, “A jellyfish? Really?” But trust me on this one. This ain’t your ordinary crochet project. It’s whimsical, it’s dreamy, and it’s downright fun! Whether you’re looking to jazz up a kid’s room or add a nautical touch to your space, this one’s a catch!
So, if you’ve got a hook, some yarn, and a penchant for all things oceanic, dive right in! This jellyfish is ready to bring a splash of the sea right into your home. Happy crocheting!
Designer: Les Mailles Du Rocher
Size: 7 x 17 cm
Materials & Tools
- Yarn Ricorumi 061, 001
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Fiberfill
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations
Rnd – round
Mr – magic ring
Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
FLO – front loops only
BLO – back loops only
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
* – repeat till the end of round
Top Part
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (inc)* (12)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc)* (15)
Rnd 4: (4 sc, inc)* (18)
Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc)* (24)
Rnd 6: (3 sc, inc)* (30)
Rnd 7: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc)* (36)
Rnd 8: (5 sc, inc)* (42)
Rnd 9-12: 42 sc (42)
Rnd 13: FLO – repeat (1 sc, 3 sc in next st)* all around
Finish with a sl st in first sc.
Fasten off
Bottom Part
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (inc)* (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)* (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)* (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)* (30)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc)* (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc)* (42)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing to the top part (using the inside visible back loops of Rnd 12).
Stuff before closing.
Tentacles
Make 5 x ch 33 and crochet 32 sl st on the chain.
You can make the length you want by changing the number of stitch on ch. Fasten off, leaving enough tail to make the filaments.
Details: add lines of white dots on the top.