Julie the Jellyfish – Free Crochet Pattern

This free crochet jellyfish pattern was so much fun to design! This amigurumi jellyfish is a beginner friendly project and works up well in a variety of different yarns. The color possibilities are endless with the jellyfish tentacles!

I would classify this free crochet jellyfish pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Julie the Jellyfish

Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
DC = double crochet
HDC = half double crochet

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• Jellyfish body is worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• Body requires stuffing. Stuff as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. 
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Body

Using color A (shown as teal):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R8-13: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R14: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R15: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert them now between R10-11 with 6 sts showing between the eyes.

R16: Working in the front loops only, *1 SC in next st, skip the next st, 5 DC in next st, skip the next st. Repeat from * around. (9 shells)

R17: Working behind R16 into the unworked back loops of R15, 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R21: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R22: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Oral Arms (curls)

Using color B (shown as mint):

R1: Ch 40, 2 HDC in second ch from hook, 1 HDC in each of the next 2 sts. *2 HDC in next st, 1 HDC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off. (52 sts)

R2: Ch 49, 2 HDC in second ch from hook, 1 HDC in each of the next 2 sts. *2 HDC in next st, 1 HDC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off. (64 sts)

R3: Ch 40, 2 HDC in second ch from hook, 1 HDC in each of the next 2 sts. *2 HDC in next st, 1 HDC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off. (52 sts)

R4: Ch 49, 2 HDC in second ch from hook, 1 HDC in each of the next 2 sts. *2 HDC in next st, 1 HDC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * across. (64 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Tentacle A (make 4)

Using color C (shown as purple):

R1: Ch 30, 1 SC in second ch from hook and each st to end. (29 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Tentacle B (make 4)

Using color D (shown as peach):

R1: Ch 30, sl st in second ch from hook and each st to end. (29 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach oral arms between R20-21 in a circle.

Attach tentacles around R18 and R19, leaving about 2-3 sts between each tentacle, alternating between tentacle A and tentacle B.

Using color E (shown as pink), embroider blush under each eye, over 2 sts, between R12-13.

Using color F (shown as black), embroider smile between R12-13, with about 3 sts between the top ends of the smile, sloping down over 1 row.

Video Tutorial for Julie the Jellyfish

This video is also available on YouTube. Watch this video: Julie the Jellyfish Amigurumi Crochet Tutorial on YouTube.

I hope you enjoyed this free crochet jellyfish pattern!

Ad-Free PDF Pattern for Julie the Jellyfish

Tips & Tricks

• When assembling the tentacles on this crochet jellyfish pattern, use pins to hold your pieces in place while you sew.
• While working the continuous rounds of the body of the jellyfish, use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Check out my full list of amigurumi tips and tricks for more ways to improve your amigurumi.

Alterations

• For a larger plush crochet jellyfish, use a yarn like Parfait Chunky and a comparable hook size.

More Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

I hope you’ve enjoyed this free crochet jellyfish pattern. You may also enjoy my other amigurumi patterns, including my free shark crochet pattern and my free frog crochet pattern.