Jellyfish Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern – Soft Ocean Plush Design
Designer: Karla Kopaitich
Instagram: @vivir_vintage
Etsy Shop: VivirvintageDeKarla
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
A calming ocean project to refresh your crochet time
Bring a peaceful ocean vibe to your handmade collection with this jellyfish amigurumi free crochet pattern designed by Vivir Vintage. With its soft colors, flowing tentacles, and optional bead details, this design creates a gentle and eye-catching plush perfect for DIY crochet gift ideas, nursery decor, or relaxing handmade projects. Its smooth shape fits beautifully into beginner-friendly and low sew amigurumi projects. We sincerely thank Karla Kopaitich for sharing this beautiful design, and you will also find inspiring jellyfish amigurumi ideas at the end of the pattern.
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This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern worked with basic stitches and simple shaping, making it ideal for quick crochet projects. Using semi thick acrylic yarn and a 3.5 mm hook, it allows creative color play in the tentacles for a unique look. If you enjoy ocean themes, you might also love the fish amigurumi from our blog.
The pattern is designed with soft yarns for a smooth and gentle finish, while adding beads can enhance its visual texture. To complete this project, you will need yarn, safety eyes, embroidery thread, beads, fiberfill, and basic tools. For more creative inspiration, check out the crab amigurumi, and do not forget to explore the jellyfish-themed ideas shared at the end of the pattern.
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Materials:
• Yarn
‣ White – semi-thick acrylic
‣ Aqua – semi-thick acrylic
‣ Pink – semi-thick acrylic
• Crochet hook – 3.5 mm
• Safety eyes – 10 mm
• Embroidery thread – black
• White plastic beads – 0.5 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Embroidery needle
• Sewing needle
• Fishing line
• Pink fabric marker
• Brush
• Scissors
Abbreviations:
MR: Magic ring
Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease
Slst: Slip stitch
P: Picot stitch
HOW TO CROCHET A SOFT JELLYFISH AMIGURUMI
Upper part of the jellyfish:
Using semi-thick acrylic yarn in pink.
R1. 8 sc in MR (8)
R2. 8 inc (16)
R3. 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 8 times (24)
R4. 2 sc, 1 inc repeat 8 times (32)
R5. 3 sc, 1 inc repeat 8 times (40)
R6. 1 sc in each stitch around (40)
R7. 4 sc, 1 inc repeat 8 times (48)
R8. 1 sc in each stitch around (48)
R9. 5 sc, 1 inc repeat 8 times (56)
R10. 1 sc in each stitch around (56)
R11. 6 sc, 1 inc repeat 8 times (64)
R12-21. 1 sc in each stitch around (64)
R22. 6 sc, 1 dec repeat 8 times (56)
R23. 5 sc, 1 dec repeat 8 times (48)
Fasten off and hide thread.
Change color: white.
R24. Front loop only: sc, p. (ch2, slst in the front loop of the sc).
Repeat this sequence 48 times.
Fasten off and hide thread.
Lower part of the jellyfish:
Using semi-thick acrylic yarn in pink.
R1. 8 sc in MR (8)
R2. 8 inc (16)
R3. 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 8 times (24)
R4. 2 sc, 1 inc repeat 8 times (32)
R5. 3 sc, 1 inc repeat 8 times (40)
R6. 4 sc, 1 inc repeat 8 times (48)
R7. 1 sc in each stitch around.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tentacles:
Using semi-thick acrylic yarn.
Make 6 in total 2 pink, 2 aqua and white.
Leave a long tail before starting.
Chain 51.
Starting in the third chain from the hook: 20 inc of sc, 30 sc.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Place safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, leaving 7 stitches between them.
Embroider eyebrows, eyelashes, and mouth with black embroidery thread and needle.
Sew beads to the top part between rounds 2 and 7 using fishing line.
Use a fabric marker and brush cheeks.
Stuff head with fiberfill stuffing.
Sew the tentacles between rounds 2 and 3 of the lower part of the jellyfish.
Sew the lower part of the jellyfish to the back loop of round 24 of the upper part.
Enjoy your sweet crochet jellyfish!