Bring the whimsical charm of a Jellyfish to life with this Amigurumi Jellyfish crochet pattern! 🌊✨ With its flowing tentacles, rounded body, and gentle presence, this design captures the essence of this mesmerizing sea creature in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for an ocean-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love marine-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters of all skill levels, this pattern allows for customization in tentacle textures, color variations, and even tiny accessories like embroidered details or a miniature coral reef setting to enhance its personality. Choose classic blues and purples for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of an underwater setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi jellyfish is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this enchanting sea creature to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🧶 Amigurumi Jellyfish – Free Crochet Pattern
This jellyfish is perfect as nursery decor, a squishy toy, or a relaxing sea creature companion.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner–Intermediate – Uses basic amigurumi techniques with added texture and tentacle curls.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) tall, depending on yarn thickness and tentacle length.
🧵 Materials
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Velvet/Chenille yarn (as in photo) or worsted cotton yarn: pale pink or lavender
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Crochet hook: 3.5–4.5 mm (adjust based on yarn)
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Polyester stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Optional: safety eyes or embroidery for face (not shown in this version)
🧵 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 one stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🍥 Jellyfish Dome (Body)
With main yarn color:
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MR, 6 sc
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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)
9–16. sc around (48)
Stuff firmly here.
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(6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
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(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and weave in end.
🌟 Frill Bumps (Around Base)
Make 12 small bobbles directly onto Round 16 OR as separate spheres:
Small Bumps (Make 12):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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dec x6 (6)
Stuff lightly, FO, and sew evenly around base of the dome.
🧵 Tentacles (Make 8–12)
Mix short and long spirals for a natural flowy effect.
Spiral Tentacles (Make 8–12):
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Ch 30–50
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2 sc in each ch back down the chain
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FO and sew securely to the underside of the jellyfish dome
💡 The more tentacles you add, the curlier and fuller your jellyfish will look!
🧵 Optional Face
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Use 10 mm safety eyes or black yarn to embroider sleepy or happy eyes.
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Place between rounds 9–10 of the dome, approx. 8 stitches apart.
✅ Assembly
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Attach frill bumps evenly around the lower edge of the dome.
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Sew tentacles securely to the underside, spacing evenly.
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Add any embroidered features.
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Display or hang!
🪼 Your soft squishy jellyfish is ready to float into your home! Whether for ocean-themed rooms or plush toy collections, it’s a charming and huggable sea critter.
