Welcome to the vibrant and whimsical world of amigurumi! 🌈🐙 Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Rainbow Jellyfish—a colorful and playful creation perfect for ocean lovers, cheerful décor enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting bright and expressive plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up sea creatures, experimenting with cascading tentacles, or simply want to add a dazzling jellyfish to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with flowing rainbow tendrils, a soft rounded body, and a touch of underwater magic! 🌊
This design embraces bold hues, delicate shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a lively and joyful presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Rainbow Jellyfish turns out just right—ready to brighten up your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out dazzling shades, and let’s stitch up a mesmerizing rainbow jellyfish! 🌈🐙
🌈 Amigurumi Rainbow Jellyfish Crochet Pattern
Add a splash of color to your home or craft table with this cheerful Amigurumi Rainbow Jellyfish! With a vibrant striped dome, puffy frill, and long rainbow tentacles, it’s the perfect ocean-themed decor or gift for sea creature fans of all ages.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – single crochet, increases/decreases, puff stitch, and curly chains.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches tall including tentacles (3–4 inch dome + 4–5 inch tentacles).
🧶 Materials
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Worsted cotton or acrylic yarn:
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Cream/white (dome top)
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Orange, pink, purple, blue, green, yellow (stripes & tentacles)
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Light lavender (frill under dome)
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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9–10 mm black safety eyes
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR = Magic Ring
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sc = single crochet
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inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
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dec = decrease (sc2tog)
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puff st = puff stitch (yarn over, pull up loop 4x, yarn over pull through all loops)
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ch = chain
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FO = fasten off
🪄 Pattern Instructions
Dome (start with cream/white)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
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(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
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(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
👉 Begin color striping (2–3 rounds per color): orange, pink, purple, blue, green, yellow.
10–16. sc around (54) – change color every 2 rounds.
17. (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
18. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
19. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
👉 Insert safety eyes between rounds 11–12, approx. 9 stitches apart.
20. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
21. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
👉 Stuff firmly.
22. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
23. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO, close hole.
Puffy Frill (lavender)
Attach yarn at Round 17.
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Work: (sc, puff st, sc) in each st around → creates bubbly bumps like in the photo.
FO, weave in ends.
Tentacles (Make 8–10 in assorted rainbow colors)
All are curly (as in the photo).
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Ch 45–60 (varied lengths for realism).
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Work 2 sc in each ch across → creates curl.
FO, leave long tail for sewing.
👉 Use every rainbow color at least once.
Assembly
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Sew tentacles evenly under the frill.
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Adjust curls by twisting gently with your fingers.
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Make sure dome is firmly stuffed so it keeps the rounded mushroom shape.
🌟 Finishing Touches
Your jellyfish now matches the photo:
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Striped dome with wide rainbow bands
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Lavender puff-stitch frill
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Curly rainbow tentacles only
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Small shiny black eyes placed wide apart
This bright and squishy jellyfish is perfect for ocean-themed rooms, toys, or cheerful gifts! Let your creativity flow and make a whole family of rainbow sea creatures! 🧶🐙🌈
