Mini Crochet Jellyfish
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Mini Crochet Jellyfish

by Adriana Maronese

Jellyfish are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. They’ve been drifting through our oceans for millions of years, long before dinosaurs ever stomped onto the scene. No bones, no brain, no problem. Just graceful little blobs of mystery floating around like they own the place. There’s even a species called Turritopsis dohrnii that’s often nicknamed the “immortal jellyfish” because it can revert back to an earlier stage of life. Casual overachiever behaviour.

I’ve always loved how strange and elegant they look, all soft movement and flowing tentacles. So when I recently found this gorgeous multi-coloured yarn, my brain immediately said: tiny rainbow jellyfish army. Naturally.

These mini jellyfish are quick, fun, and a brilliant way to use leftover yarn. Make one for your desk, hang a few in a nursery, turn them into keychains, or scatter them around your craft room like cheerful little sea sprites.

You’ll find the pattern below, stitch by stitch. I hope it inspires you to make your own floating friend.

Size2" x 3" x 2" (5 x 7.5 x 5 cm)
Time~45 min
YarnDK / Light Worsted (Category 3)
Hook3-3.5 mm

Materials

  • 3-3.5 mm crochet hook
  • DK cotton or acrylic yarn
  • Polyester fiberfill
  • Scissors
  • Stitch marker (optional)
  • Keychain ring (optional)
  • Safety eyes or embroidery thread (optional)
  • Embroidery needle (optional)

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Stitches

US terms
  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • sl st - slip stitch
  • FLO - front loop only
  • BLO - back loop only
  • sc2tog - single crochet 2 together

Instructions

Body

Underside & Tentacles

Turn the jellyfish upside down and insert the hook into the first back loop. Work your stitches from right to left.

Stuff the jellyfish firmly.

** If the tentacles get in the way, simply skip a stitch instead of working sc2tog.

Rainbow Jellyfish

Follow the pattern above using these color changes:

Rnds 1-3: Red

Rnds 4-6: Orange

Rnds 7-9: Yellow

Rnds 10-12: Green

Rnds 13-15: Blue

Rnds 16-17: Purple

Process Photos

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