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Amigurumi Jellyfish Design
Similar to how you follow a pattern to create an hat or sweater, you need a pattern to master crocheting for a jellyfish. The patterns provide instructions for row-by-row stitches and you'll be sure that your finished product will be exactly as the pictures.
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Yarn
Select two colors of worsted weight yarn. Worsted weight is between the yarn weight scale that can range from 0 (fine) to seven (jumbo). The word "worsted" on your knitting skein. If you do not, then look for an arbitrary number of 3 or 4.
Yarn Needle
It is necessary to have a yarn needle to sew the tentacles on the jellyfish's body. Yarn needles are large and blunt and have an eye that is large enough to fit yarn instead of sewing thread.
Stuffing
For the jellyfish to hold its shape, you'll need to stuff it. You can purchase fiberfill stuffing from your local craft store or use materials you already have--like cotton balls or fabric scraps. However, for the best outcomes, you should try using a style of fiber that is a cluster, and maintains its form even after machine washing.
Eyes for Safety
It's a fun, but optional add-on to your jellyfish the safety eyes add the life back to your jellyfish's face. The cost is a couple of dollars online or at any craft retailer.
How to crochet the Jellyfish
Step 1: Start the The Body
The next row will increase each stitch. In other words, you'll add 2 single crochets for each stitch until you get to the point where you have reached the end of your row. By using this method, you are able to increase the size of the fabric that will enable you to make the spherical form of the jellyfish's head. Continue to follow your pattern until you're ready to change colors.
Step 2: Change Colors
Step 3: Add Details
When the body of the jellyfish is complete, add the eyes. Secure the safety eyes on the front of the pieceand space the eyes about 10 stitches apart. The eyes are secured with safety washers on the inside and outside.
Step 4: Finish and fill the Jellyfish Body
At this point the pattern is likely to signify a succession of decreases , until you have a small hole at the base of your jellyfish. Use small amounts of fiberfill, and then stuff them into the jellyfish. It will begin molding and shaping the body as you go. Stuffing it somewhat firmly can allow it to endure numerous washes. However, don't overfill it so much that the eyes start to bulge.
Once the jellyfish is stuffed appropriately, continue with your decreasing rows and close the top. Next, tie the end of the yarn inside the body.
Step 5: Attach Tentacles
Finally, create a variety of tentacles--some long and straight some thick and curly while others are in a tight spiral. You can make as many as want, and in any design you'd like. Straight tentacles are easy to make, however to form an arc, you must work the form of a sequence of stitch (e.g. 5 half-double crochets) then one stitch.
After your tentacles are completed connect them to the body of the jellyfish by using a needle for yarn.
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