Hello crafters!
Jellyfish can be dangerous, but they are also quite beautiful. I’ve always liked the look of the mediterranean pink jellyfish Pelagia noctiluca, I still remember going to the aquarium as a kid and watching the jellyfish bloom. And now, you can make your very own!
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Materials
• DK or 8ply yarn in main colour (MC) and contrasting colour (CC) (I like to use the Ricorumi DK*)
• 3.75 (F) crochet hook*
• Stitch marker, tapestry needle and scissors
• Polyfill*
Abbreviation used (U.S. terms)
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
st: stitch
*…*: repeat
sl st: slip stitch
dc: double crochet
inc: 2 single crochet in the same stitch
dec: single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease)
All pieces are worked through both loops of the stitches and in the round without joining unless stated otherwise in the pattern. It is recommended to use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. To make it easier, stuff the body as you go.
Body – in MC make 1
Work in rounds
Round 1. sc 6 in magic ring
Round 2. inc in each st around
Round 3. *sc 1, inc in the next st* around
Round 4. *sc 2, inc in the next st* around
Round 5. *sc 3, inc in the next st* around
Round 6. in back loop only, sc in each st around
Rounds 7-9. sc in each st around
Round 10. *sc 3, dec* around
Round 11. *sc 2, dec* around
Round 12. *sc 1, dec* around
Round 13. dec in each st around
Finish stuffing the body, fasten off and sew in the ends
Body skirt – in MC
Attach yarn on the ridge formed by the back loop only sc
ch 2 (counts as your first dc), 2dc in the first stitch, 3dc in each other stitch around, sl st to the first dc
Fasten off and sew in the ends
Long tentacles – in MC make 3
Ch 16 starting with a long tail
Starting from the second ch from the hook, sc 15 along the chain. Sc 15 on the other side of the chain.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing and weave the starting tail in the centre of the tentacle
Short tentacles – in CC make 3
Ch 16
Starting from the second ch from the hook, 2dc in each ch, sl st in the first ch
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing
Assembly
1. Attach the long tentacles in the middle of the body, on the flat side.
2. Attach the short tentacles slightly more towards the edge of the body, between the long tentacles.
You are done!
Let me know if you decide to make this pattern, I’d love to see your finished products! Tag me on Instagram @emmacraftsdesign and #jaythejellyfish
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