When my favorite album of all time dropped in 2015, it had the album cover of a jelly fish (I am referring to Lost Isles by Oceans Ate Alaska if you like some math-y metalcore) and ever since then, I have a deep appreciation and admiration for the creature! And they are super fun to see at aquariums as well and I just like the way they float through life.
I have made quite a few variations of jellyfish when I was first learning how to design and they were all so fun – I even have my basic Jiggly Jellyfish pattern that are available for free! The pattern below for my Halloween version will look familiar but it’s updated to bettering the pattern along with close up shots for the embroidery on the face. You can click Here or the photo to find the free basic tutorial for those Jellyfish!
Down below you can find the Halloween version of this pattern – Check back throughout the year to find more holiday variants of this cute project!
Let me know down below which other holiday variations you want to see!
Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.
You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to Knot Bad and link it my website knotbadami.com
Make sure to post it! Use the hashtag #yarnpunk when posting it and please feel free to tag me and show me how yours turned out! You can also find the Facebook group and subreddit r/yarnpunk to post to as well!
Down below, you will find the pattern and everything you need to know about it before getting started!
So here’s what you’ll need:
All the yarns can be substituted with any worsted weight yarn*
1 Skein in JOANN Big Twist Value (Light Green)
1 Skein in JOANN Big Twist Value (In Black)
1 Skein in JOANN Big Twist Value (In Varsity Red)
1 Skein in JOANN Big Twist Value (Burnt Orange)
1 Skein in JOANN Big Twist Value (Purple)
Dimensions
Height: 9″ inches roughly (Top of bow to bottom of stinger)
Width: 4.5″ inches roughly
Skill Level:
Easy+ (uses the basics of crochet and sewing)
Abbreviations:
Ch – chain
Sl st – Slip Stitch
Sc – Single Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
FLO – Front Loop Only
Dec – Decrease
* *- Repeat
FO -Finish Off
Notes:
- This pattern is worked in the round and not joined.
- The pattern will guide you in how to make the pieces – at the bottom will be where you find the assembly
- You can find helpful tutorials throughout, but if you would like to find some of my tips and tricks you can head HERE!
- Feel Free to change out the Bow colors to whatever you desire!
Lets Get Started!
Body / Head
(Begin in Green)
Rnd 1: 6 Single crochet into Magic Ring (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around (12)
Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around (24)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, Inc* around (30)
Rnd 6: *Sc 4, Inc* around (36)
Rnd 7: *Sc 5, Inc* around (42)
Rnd 8: *Sc 6, Inc* around (48)
Rnd 9-15: Sc around (48)
Rnd 16: *Sc 6, Dec* around (42)
Rnd 17: *Sc 5, Dec* around (36)
Rnd 18: *Sc 4, Dec* around (30)
Rnd 19: (Ruffles): Ch 1, work in front loops only. *2 hdc in first, 4 hdc in next* around. (See photos below working in FLO!)
(Insert eyes into round 12 with 8 stitches apart)
Bottom of Body
Rnd 1: 6 Single crochet into Magic Ring (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around (12)
Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around (24)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, Inc* around (30)
Finish off and leave tail for sewing
Stingers: (make 3)
Begin in Green
Ch 35
Hdc into second chain from hook, hdc 1 more time into that same stitch. 2 hdc into each stitch across.
(Your stingers will begin to naturally curl!)
Main Bow
Begin in Burnt Orange
Ch 17
Row 1: In second chain from hook, hdc. Hdc across. (16)
Row 2-11: Ch 1, turn. Hdc across. (16)
Finish off and weave in ends.
With your body of the bow, pinch together in the center
Pull your yarn through the center
Begin wrapping your yarn tightly around the center!
The thickness is up to you! Weave your yarn through the back to fasten and leave tail for sewing on.
You can find the full Bow tutorial with three different sizes HERE!
Assembly
(After sewing on the bottom, the pieces can be assembled in any order)
With the bottom of your project, you will now be sewing this piece to the bottom of the body into the remaining black loops!
Don’t forget to stuff when you are close to closing off!
Now it’s time to sew on the stingers! You will be sewing in a triangle formation where you see the pins (photo below) and then sew on your stingers. If you would like one more stinger, feel free to create another!
Now it’s time to embroider on all the fun details to the face! For the sew marks. start from the bottom and pull yarn yarn through to the top at and angle.
And now work on everything else on the face! the rest come after that large line. Here are some closeups to try and mimic but you can always do your own too! Embroidery just takes practice but I believe you can make the cutest face ever!
And the last step is adding on your bow! Sew from behind:
Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.
You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to Knot Bad and link it my website knotbadami.com
Make sure to post it! Use the hashtag #yarnpunk when posting it and please feel free to tag me and show me how yours turned out! You can also find the Facebook group and subreddit r/yarnpunk to post to as well!
Down below, you will find the pattern and everything you need to know about it before getting started!
