Colorful Crochet Jellyfish Amigurumi Pattern For Ocean Lovers

Crochet a Jellyfish Amigurumi is a fun and creative project! You start by making a soft, round head and a cute, little stomach, using your favorite colors of yarn. Then, you crochet several curly tentacles that make the jellyfish look like it’s floating under the sea. It’s a delightful craft that allows you to mix and match colors, and once you finish, you’ll have a charming, squishy jellyfish. This project is perfect for gifts or as a cheerful decoration in your room. Happy crocheting!

Crochet Jellyfish Amigurumi

Colorful Crochet Jellyfish Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

4 ply cotton milk yarn
Mohair yarn (optional – about 25-30 grams total)
3mm crochet hook
Synthetic polyester (for filling)
Scissors
Needle

Jellyfish Head:

Colorful Crochet Jellyfish Amigurumi step 1

Start: Make a magic ring, then crochet 8 single crochets (SC) into the ring. Pull the yarn to close the circle.

Row 1: Slip stitch into the first SC. Chain 1, then 2 SC into the first SC and each SC around. You will have 8 sets of increases, totaling 16 stitches. Slip stitch into the first stitch to join.
Row 2: Chain 1, SC in the first stitch, then 2 SC in the next stitch (increase). Repeat (1 SC, then an increase) for a total of 8 sets. Slip stitch into the first SC. Total of 24 stitches.
Row 3: Chain 1, then 3 SC, followed by 2 SC in the next stitch (increase). Repeat this pattern for a total of 6 sets in the row. Slip stitch into the first SC. Total of 30 stitches.
Row 4-5: Chain 1, SC in each stitch around for a total of 30 stitches each row. Change color as desired.
Rows 6-8: Similar to row 5, SC in each stitch around with 30 stitches total. You can change colors if you prefer.

Jellyfish Stomach:

Colorful Crochet Jellyfish Amigurumi step 2

Start: Make a magic ring and crochet 6 SC into it. Pull to close the loop and slip stitch into the first SC.

Row 1: Chain 1, then 2 SC in the first SC and each around, for a total of 6 sets of increases. Slip stitch into the first stitch. You’ll have 12 stitches.
Row 2: Chain 1, SC in the first stitch, then 2 SC in the next stitch (increase). Repeat (1 SC, then an increase) for a total of 6 sets. Slip stitch to join. Total of 18 stitches.
Row 3: Chain 1, then 2 SC, followed by 2 SC in the next stitch (increase). Repeat this pattern for a total of 6 sets. Slip stitch to join. Total of 24 stitches.
Row 4: Chain 1, then 3 SC, followed by 2 SC in the next stitch (increase). Repeat for a total of 6 sets. Slip stitch to join. Row 5 has a total of 24 stitches.

Final Assembly:

Colorful Crochet Jellyfish Amigurumi step 3

Connect the head and the stomach with SC stitches, ensuring to stuff the figure with synthetic polyester before closing.
For the tentacles, make a slip knot then chain to the desired length (46 chains mentioned as an example), then SC back along the chains. You can change colors and vary the lengths as desired.

Jellyfish Tentacles:

Colorful Crochet Jellyfish Amigurumi step 4

The instructions for the tentacles emphasize varying the lengths and colors for diversity, following a basic pattern of chaining to length then applying SC along the chains.