Here you can get the free crochet pattern for an amigurumi or crochet jellyfish which is the perfect size for a keychain.
These cute little jellyfish are quick and easy to make, in fact I teach these as part of my beginners crochet course, so they are the perfect beginners pattern for someone learning to crochet.
I’ve written this pattern in both USA and UK crochet terms, so please check which one you are following
How do you crochet a jellyfish?
These crochet jellyfish are made using the amigurumi method, for the body/ head of the jellyfish.
This means that you work in USA single crochet (double crochet UK) in a continuous spiral.
It can be a little tricky if you aren’t used to it, so I recommend a stitch marker, and having a paper and pencil handy to write down the number of stitches/ rounds you are crocheting.
How big is a Amigurumi jellyfish?
These little guys measure about 7cm / 3 inches when made with DK Yarn and a 3.5mm hook.
How do you make a crochet jellyfish bigger or smaller?
There a couple of ways to make a crochet jellyfish bigger or smaller.
The easiest way is to keep the crochet pattern the same, but use a thicker yarn to make them bigger, and a thinner yarn to make them smaller with a smaller hook.
Worsted weight yarn and a 4.5mm hook
4ply yarn a 3mm hook
There is another way to make a crochet jellyfish bigger, and this is to increase the number of stitches you start with, and the number of rounds – but this is a bit more complicated than just increasing wool size!
How do you crochet tentacles?
The tentacles of my pattern use “curly crochet”.
>>>Learn how to make curly crochet here
You make a circle, then crochet the legs at even points around the circle. (If you think of it like a clock face, you’d make the legs at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock).
You’ll chain, then work 2 double crochet (USA) in the chains.
How long does it take to crochet a jellyfish keychain?
These small jellyfish are really quick to crochet. For an experienced crocheter, they will take about 30 minutes to make.
If you are a beginner, they will take slightly longer. As I said before I teach people to crochet these in a beginners learn to crochet course, and they finish their jellyfish in about 2 hours.
For some other quick and easy crochet patterns you might also like:
>>>easy crochet turtle Keychain pattern
>>>Small Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
>>>Easy Acorn Keychain Pattern
Or of you are looking beginner crochet patterns
>>>Granny Square for Absolute Beginners
>>> Easy Beginners crochet beanie hat
What do you need to crochet a jellyfish?
Yarn – I’ve used scrap DK with 3 or 3.5mm hook.
If using worsted weight yarn, go down a hook or 2 sizes to make sure you have tight stitches, so use a G/H hook (4.5mm or 5mm).
A small amount of toy stuffing
1 pair 3mm safety eyes
Tapestry needle
Keychain (like these from Etsy)
Crochet Pattern Options
There are a few ways you can get the crochet pattern for my Easy Crochet jellyfish, and enjoy this crochet pattern and help support Off the Hook for You.
- You can find and use the jellyfish pattern here on the blog that is supplemented with ads.
- You can purchase, print and keep the 3 page advert-free pattern PDF in any of my shops as an instant download below, written in both USA and UK terms
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Jellyfish Pattern USA Terms
Important Info
The head/ body is made in the amigurumi style, in a spiral without slip stitching or turning chains.
Beginning Ch3 does counts as a st for the tentacles.
Leave long tails on each piece so you can use them to sew the jellyfish together.
You will need:
Stash DK weight yarn
3.5 or 4mm Hook
Safety eyes 2 x 3mm
Toy stuffing
1 keyring fixing
Scissors,
Yarn needle
Abbreviations USA Terms
DC- Double crochet
SC – Single crochet
SS Slip stitch
ST (STS) stitch / stitches
Tension
Tension is not critical but the sts shoulds be tight enough for the stuffing to not show through.
Adjust hook size smaller if needed.
Sizing
Finished jellyfish measures 7cm about 2 1/2 inches.
Head/ Body
Round 1 With Yarn and hook, work 5SC into a magic ring. Pull ring closed, and continue working in a spiral. 5 sts
Round 2: [2SC in next st] 5 times. 10 sts
Round 3: [1SC, 2SC in next st] 5 times. 15 sts
Round 4: [2SC, 2SC in next st] 5 times. 20 sts
Round 5-7: 1SC in each st around. 20 sts
Insert the eyes into the head positioned on row 5, 5 stitches apart.
Round 8: [2SCtog, 2SC] 5 times. 15 sts
Round 9: [2SCtog, 1SC] 5 times. 10 sts
Stuff the head tightly with toy stuffing
Round 10: 2SCtog to close, inserting a final bit of stuffing just before closing. Fasten off leaving the ends long for sewing together.
Tentacles
Round 1 With Yarn and hook, work 8SC into a magic ring. Pull ring closed and SS to join.
*CH 9, 1DC in the 3rd chain from the hook, then 2DC in each chain working back towards the circle, SK one SC in the MR, and SS to the next SC.* Repeat between * and * 3 more times. (4 legs evenly spaced.)
Making up
Hold the tentacles up, you will find they fall “automatically” downwards one way.
Using the ends, position the tentacles under the bottom (rnd 10) of the head . Sew the 2 parts together using WIP stitch. try to sew all around round 1 of the tentacles.
If you want to make into a Keychain, using the long ends from rnd 1 of the magic circle, sew through the keychain 4 or 5 times. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Weave in any ends not used to sew together the jellyfish.
Jellyfish Pattern UK Terms
Important Info
The head/ body is made in the amigurumi style, in a spiral without slip stitching or turning chains.
Beginning Ch3 does counts as a st for the tentacles.
Leave long tails on each piece so you can use them to sew the jellyfish together.
You will need:
Stash DK weight yarn
3.5 or 4mm Hook
Safety eyes 2 x 3mm
Toy stuffing
1 keyring fixing
Scissors,
Yarn needle
Abbreviations UK Terms
DC- Double crochet
TC – Treble crochet
SS Slip stitch
ST (STS) stitch / stitches
Tension
Tension is not critical but the sts shoulds be tight enough for the stuffing to not show through.
Adjust hook size smaller if needed.
Sizing
Finished jellyfish measures 7cm about 2 1/2 inches.
Head/ Body
Round 1 With Yarn and hook, work 5DC into a magic ring. Pull ring closed, and continue working in a spiral. 5 sts
Round 2: [1DC in next st] 5 times. 10 sts
Round 3: [1DC, 2DC in next st] 5 times. 15 sts
Round 4: [2DC, 2DC in next st] 5 times. 20 sts
Round 5-7: 1DC in each st around. 20 sts
Insert the eyes into the head positioned on row 5, 5 stitches apart.
Round 8: [2DCtog, 2DC] 5 times. 15 sts
Round 9: [2DCtog, 1DC] 5 times. 10 sts
Stuff the head tightly with toy stuffing
Round 10: 2DCtog to close, inserting a final bit of stuffing before closing. Fasten off leaving the ends long for sewing together.
Tentacles
Round 1 With Yarn and hook, work 8SC into a magic ring. Pull ring closed and SS to join.
*CH 9, 1DC in the 3rd chain from the hook, then 2DC in each chain working back towards the circle, SK one SC in the MR, and SS to the next SC.* Repeat between * and * 3 more times. (4 legs evenly spaced.)
Making up
Hold the tentacles up, you will find they fall “automatically” downwards one way.
Using the ends, position the tentacles under the bottom (rnd 10) of the head . Sew the 2 parts together using WIP stitch. try to sew all around round 1 of the tentacles.
If you want to make into a Keychain, using the long ends from rnd 1 of the magic circle, sew through the keychain 4 or 5 times. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Weave in any ends not used to sew together the jellyfish.
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