It’s always fun to spend a summer day at the beach—as long as you watch out for jellyfish! But the crochet jellyfish in this round-up are cute, cuddly, and sting-free! From amigurumi to keychains to home decor, there’s a jellyfish pattern for everyone. Let’s dive in!
For amigurumi jellyfish, you’ll need a few materials: yarn, polyester stuffing, embroidery thread, and safety eyes. You could also substitute felt eyes or crocheted eyes for safety eyes, especially if you’ll be gifting your jellyfish creation to a young child. Another thing to keep in mind is that the long tentacles on some of the jellyfish in this round-up could be a hazard for kids, so make sure only to give amigurumi jellyfish to kids who are old enough to play safely with them.
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1. Crochet Jellyfish
These jellyfish are so adorable with their little smiles! You can make them as a stuffed animal, or add some yarn to the top so they can hang in your home as decor. For these jellyfish, you’ll need worsted-weight yarn and knowledge of basic crochet stitches. And the curly tentacles are so fun to make!
2. Crochet Jellyfish Free Pattern
This amigurumi jellyfish is a bit more realistic-looking, with multiple kinds of tentacles and a fun top that light can shine through, just like a real jellyfish. The designer used DK-weight yarn, and you can do the same or use whatever weight you have in your stash, plus a matching hook size. Best of all, the pattern only calls for simple stitches.
3. Jellyfish Babies
These jellyfish are so tiny and cute! They’re made with worsted-weight yarn and easy stitches, don’t require sewing, and the pattern includes a video tutorial too, so this is a great beginner-friendly project. Plus, the pattern is written in both English and French.
4. Galaxy Jellyfish
This jellyfish looks great in a galaxy-themed colorway, but of course you can choose any of your favorite yarns to make one. It’s a super customizable pattern since you can use any yarn weight and corresponding hook size. You could make a tiny jellyfish, or a giant cuddly one! And this is a great beginner pattern since it calls for easy stitches and no sewing.
5. Mommy & Baby Jellyfish
Isn’t this the most adorable set of jellyfish? I love how curly and springy the tentacles are, and I love that this is a beginner-friendly pattern. Just grab some worsted-weight yarn and make sure you know the basic crochet stitches, and you’ll have a mother-daughter jellyfish duo in no time!
6. Pacific Sea Nettle Crochet Jellyfish
This jellyfish has a beautiful intricate design and is modeled on the Pacific Sea Nettle, a real jellyfish species. The combination of a curly tentacle with straight tentacles is stunning, and really adds dimension to this amigurumi creation. This is a good pattern to follow as long as you’re comfortable with color changes and know basic stitches plus the foundation single crochet and long single crochet.
7. Giant Crochet Jellyfish
This jellyfish is giant, soft, and super cuddly! Plus, it has a very cute smile! For this project, you’ll need Bernat Blanket Yarn, which is a jumbo chenille yarn, plus knowledge of easy crochet stitches.
8. Clara the Spotted Jellyfish Amigurumi
Here’s an amigurumi version of Clara, a character from the Princess Jellyfish manga series. She’s made with yarn and felt, no safety eyes or other plastic bits, so this is a pretty safe toy for kids. To make Clara, you’ll need to know easy stitches and how to work in the front loop only and back loop only.
9. Little Jellyfish
This adorably tiny jellyfish works up quickly and can be made with scrap yarn. To make your jellyfish the same size as the designer’s, choose a DK-weight yarn. The pattern is very beginner friendly since it only calls for simple stitches and includes both US and UK terms.
10. Crochet Ragdoll Jellyfish
Here are some cute crochet jellyfish worked in rows instead of rounds. I love their adorable faces, plus the optional crown accessory. To make one, you’ll need to know basic crochet stitches plus the picot stitch.
11. Crochet Jiggly Jellyfish
I’m in love with these tiny jellyfish and their giant bows! As you can see from the picture, these jellyfish look great in any color combination you come up with. And to make them, you’ll just need worsted-weight yarn and knowledge of easy stitches. This is definitely a good pattern for beginner crocheters.
12. African Flower Jelly Fish
This is a beautifully intricate, multicolor jellyfish. It looks amazing in various blue ocean-like shades, but you can choose any of your four favorite colors to make one. Best of all, it’s made with only simple stitches.
13. Sea Life Jellies
These tiny jellyfish are only 2 inches wide and 3 inches long when made with worsted-weight yarn. They’re a perfect stash-busting project because you can use scrap yarn, and they work up quickly. If you’re new to crochet, this is a great pattern to start with because it calls for simple stitches and includes helpful photos.
14. Mini Jelly Fish
These jellyfish are basic but oh-so-cute. They can be made with any size of scrap yarn you have lying around, and since they’re crocheted with easy stitches, they work up quickly.
15. Jellyfish
This basic jellyfish is made with easy stitches, plus working in the front loop only and back loop only. You’ll need 3 colors of medium-weight yarn, and could add a face if you want to customize your jellyfish even further.
16. Crochet Jellyfish
Here’s a versatile jellyfish that can be used as a decorative hanging, or as a stuffed animal. It looks absolutely great in a combination of oceanlike whites and blues. For this project, you’ll need medium-weight yarn and knowledge of simple crochet stitches.
Now let’s move on to some jellyfish keychain patterns! For these patterns, you’ll need similar supplies to the amigurumi jellyfish (yarn, stuffing, etc.) as well as keychain rings.
17. Strawberry Jellyfish Keychain
This strawberry jellyfish keychain is so cute, and super summery! To make one, you’ll need worsted-weight yarn in green, pink (or red), white, and light pink. This is a great beginner pattern since it only calls for easy stitches.
18. Crochet Jellyfish Keychain
This jellyfish keychain is basic but adorable, and even new crocheters can make one! The pattern calls for easy stitches, includes a video tutorial, and also teaches you how to do the invisible decrease. This skill will help your project look amazing!
19. Crochet Amigurumi Jellyfish Keychain
This jellyfish keychain can be made in just 30 minutes, and it looks super cool with its easy chained tentacles. The pattern includes both written instructions and a video tutorial, so it’s perfect for all kinds of learners. Plus, you only need to know basic stitches.
Now let’s take a look at patterns for jellyfish-themed décor and home goods!
20. Jellyfish Mobile
This jellyfish mobile is perfect for a nursery! You can choose whatever yarn and bead colors best match the rest of the nursery’s decor. To make this mobile, you’ll need worsted-weight yarn, beads, and knowledge of simple crochet stitches.
21. Crochet Air Plant Jellyfish
This project is a fun way to display your air plant, with the plant standing in for a jellyfish’s tentacles. You can use scrap yarn for this project, and you’ll only need to use easy stitches plus the French knot. If you’ve never done a French knot before, don’t worry—the pattern includes a link to a tutorial.
22. Jellyfish Bath Scrubbies
These scrubbies make bath time so fun for kids! Just pick up some worsted-weight cotton yarn, make sure you know basic crochet stitches plus the bobble stitch, and you’ll be able to make a cute scrubby quickly and easily.
23. Jellyfish Cat Toy
Last but not least is this jellyfish cat toy, because cats deserve to be included in summer fun, too! The pattern calls for simple stitches and even includes helpful progress photos, so this is a great beginner project.
Which jellyfish projects will you be making this summer? Let us know in the comments!
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