[Finished Product] handmade Baby Jellyfish Crochet Charm
$28.00
Description
Jellyfish are mysterious and graceful creatures of the sea, known for their floating, translucent bodies and trailing tentacles. Their simple yet captivating forms make them a popular subject for crochet amigurumi. Creating a cute blue baby jellyfish captures their whimsical and gentle nature, making it a perfect companion for ocean-themed projects or keychain charms.
How to Crochet a Cute Baby Jellyfish
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Blue for the body and tentacles, white or light blue for accent.
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm or appropriate for your yarn.
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
- Safety eyes: 6 mm or your preferred size.
- Tapestry needle: For sewing and weaving in ends.
- Scissors.
- Stitch marker: To keep track of rounds.
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- MR: Magic ring
- FO: Fasten off
Jellyfish Head (Body):
- With blue yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
- Round 6-10: Sc in each stitch (30).
- Round 11: 3 sc, dec around (24).
- Round 12: 2 sc, dec around (18).
- Place safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7, about 6 stitches apart.
- Lightly stuff the head.
- Round 13: 1 sc, dec around (12).
- Round 14: Dec in each stitch (6).
- FO, and weave in the end.
Bottom of Jellyfish (Skirt):
- With blue yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tentacles:
- Make 3-4 straight tentacles:
- Chain 16, sc in the second chain from hook and each chain across.
- FO, leaving a long tail for attaching.
- Make 3-4 curly tentacles:
- Chain 21, sc in the second chain from hook, and 2 sc in each chain across to create a curl.
- FO, leaving a long tail for attaching.
Assembly:
- Attach the tentacles to the bottom of the jellyfish head by sewing them onto the underside.
- Alternate the straight and curly tentacles for a fun look.
- Sew the skirt (bottom) onto the head, hiding the top of the tentacle attachments. Make sure it’s securely fastened, and the bottom flares out like a jellyfish’s body.
- Embroider a small smile below the eyes using black yarn or embroidery thread for an extra cute touch.
- Weave in any remaining loose ends.
Conclusion
Your cute blue baby jellyfish is now complete! This little sea creature is perfect for an ocean-themed decor, a fun toy, or even a cute keychain charm. With its soft, flowing tentacles and sweet little face, it’s sure to bring smiles wherever it goes. Happy crocheting!
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Baby Jellyfish Crochet Charm, Handmade Finished Product
