Crochet and crochet an Amigurumi Jellyfish Blog
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Amigurumi Jellyfish Design
Just like you would use a pattern for making a sweater or hat, you require a template to master crocheting a jellyfish. They provide instruction for rows-by-row and you'll be confident that your final product will turn out exactly like the photos.
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Yarn
Choose two shades of worsted-weight yarn. Worsted weight is somewhere in the middle of the scale of weight for yarn, which ranges from zero (fine) up to 7 (jumbo). It should be possible to see "worsted" on the yarn skein; if you don't, look for an arbitrary number of 3 or 4.
Yarn Needle
The yarn needle to stitch the tentacles on the body of the jellyfish. The needles for knitting are long with a blunt edge and large eyes to hold yarn, rather than sewing thread.
Stuffing
To allow the jellyfish to hold its shape, you'll have to fill it with stuffing. It is possible to purchase fiberfill stuffing from your local craft store or use materials you already have--like cotton balls or fabric scraps. For the most effective outcomes, you should try using a cluster-style fiber stuffing, which retains its shape after machine washing.
Eyes for Safety
A fun and optional addition to your jellyfish the safety eyes add an extra dimension to your jellyfish's face. They'll run you just two dollars on the internet or in any craft shop.
How to crochet the Jellyfish
Step 1: Begin the Body
The next row will increase each stitch. That is, you'll add two single crochets per stitch until you reach the point where you have reached the end of your row. This technique can increase the width of your fabric that will enable you to create the spherical shape of the jellyfish's head. Keep following your pattern until you are ready to switch shades.
Step 2: Change Colors
Step 3: Add Details
When the body of the jellyfish has been created, attach the eyes. Add safety eyes to the top of the fabric, spacing the eyes about 10 stitches apart. Attach the eyes using safety washers that are placed on the outside part of the material.
Step 4: Finish and fill the Jellyfish Body
As you get to this point the pattern is likely to indicate a series of decreases , until you have a small hole at the bottom of the jellyfish. Make small clumps of fiberfill and stuff it into the jellyfish. It will begin molding and forming the body as you go. By stuffing it a bit, you will allow it to withstand numerous washes. However, don't overfill it too much that your eyes appear to expand.
Once the jellyfish is stuffed in a proper way, you can continue to weave decreasing rows and close the top. Next, tie the ends of the yarn into the body.
Step 5: Add Tentacles
Finally, create a variety of tentacles - some straight and long, some thick and wavy, and some in an encircling spiral. Make as many as you'd like, in any style that you like. The straight tentacles are fairly straightforward, but to create a spiral, work in the form of a sequence of crochets (e.g. five half double crochets) and then finish with one single stitch.
After your tentacles are completed put them on the body of the jellyfish with the help of a yarn needle.
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