13 Crochet Jellyfish Free Patterns
A crochet jellyfish is one of the most fun little toys you can make. The round head works up fast, and the curly tentacles are pure joy to crochet. They make great baby gifts, bag charms, shelf buddies and party favors.
Below you will find 13 free patterns we opened and checked one by one. There are tiny no-sew minis, cuddly plushies, a textured wheat stitch version and one big sea nettle. Each pattern lists the skill level, yarn and hook so you can pick fast.
Crochet Jellyfish Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Crochet hook set (2 mm to 5 mm)
- Cotton or cotton-blend amigurumi yarn
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Safety eyes (6 mm to 12 mm)
- Locking stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Small sharp scissors
1. Juniper the Jellyfish
Photo: Jade / Sweet Softies
Juniper is a bright, multi-colored jelly that works up quickly. The head and base use a smaller hook, and the six long tentacles use a bigger one. From the top of the head to the tip of the tentacles it measures about 14 inches. The designer suggests sewing the eyes instead of using safety eyes if you are making it for a young child.
- Designer: Jade / Sweet Softies
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 2.75 mm and 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Julie the Jellyfish
Photo: Nicole Chase
Julie has a small, round body about 2.5 inches tall, and the tentacles bring her to about 8 inches. The pattern uses single, half double and double crochet, plus the invisible decrease for a neat finish. It comes with step-by-step photos and a video, which helps a lot if you are still learning amigurumi shaping.
- Designer: Nicole Chase
- Skill level: Easy (rated advanced beginner)
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. No-Sew Jellyfish
Photo: Petra Salisbury / Cuddly Stitches Craft
If you hate sewing parts together, this one is for you. Everything is worked in one go, so there is no stitching at the end. With sport weight yarn and a 3 mm hook it ends up about 10 inches tall. The pattern uses stitches from single crochet up to triple crochet, with step-by-step photos and video help.
- Designer: Petra Salisbury / Cuddly Stitches Craft
- Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
- Yarn: Sport (#2); DK (#3) or worsted (#4) also work
- Hook: 3 mm (C/2)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Wheat Stitch Jellyfish
Photo: Briana Kepner / Briana K Designs
This jellyfish has extra texture thanks to the wheat stitch on the head and a shell stitch ruffle along the edge. Puff stitches add a little more bump. It measures about 6.5 by 4 inches. Gauge is not critical, so it is a relaxed project. The pattern is free on the blog after you add your email.
- Designer: Briana Kepner / Briana K Designs
- Skill level: Easy (rated advanced beginner)
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free on the blog (email unlock)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Simple Bunting Jellyfish
Photo: Robin / Hooked by Robin
Robin wrote this simple beginner pattern for a sea-life bunting project. It uses only basic stitches: chain, single crochet, double crochet and slip stitch. The dome is about 6 inches wide when flat, with tendrils around 9 to 10 inches long. It looks great hanging in a row, so think nursery garland or beach-themed decor.
- Designer: Robin / Hooked by Robin
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. A Jellyfish (Mini)
Photo: Dani West
This little jellyfish is about 10 cm long and 6 cm across, so it is a perfect size for a keychain or a pocket toy. It uses aran weight yarn and a 5 mm hook, which means it works up very fast. The pattern comes as a free Ravelry download.
- Designer: Dani West
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Aran (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free Ravelry download
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. No-Sew Jellyfish Amigurumi
Photo: Ana / Little Crochet Farm
Another no-sew option, this one is small and sweet at about 5.9 inches tall. It uses fine cotton yarn in three colors and a 2 mm hook, so the stitches are tight and neat. There is a full video tutorial, and the designer says it is a good pick for beginners.
- Designer: Ana / Little Crochet Farm
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Sport weight cotton (#2)
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Jag the Pacific Sea Nettle
Photo: Lindsey Roe / Off the Beaten Hook
Want a showpiece? Jag is about 21 inches from the top of the head to the tip of the longest tentacle. The pattern is based on the Pacific sea nettle and uses a mix of stitches, from foundation double crochet to treble crochet and long single crochet, to make the flowing arms. It is made with DK cotton.
- Designer: Lindsey Roe / Off the Beaten Hook
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Jellyfish Amigurumi by Pocket Yarnlings
Photo: Huipei Zhang / Pocket Yarnlings
This tiny jellyfish is a beginner-friendly pattern with embroidered eyes made with a French knot. The tentacles are made by single crocheting into chains, and front loop and back loop work gives the head its shape. Photos show each stage, including the back of the piece.
- Designer: Huipei Zhang / Pocket Yarnlings
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Fingering or sport (#1–#2)
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Crochet Jellyfish Plushie
Photo: Sarah / Repeat Crafter Me
This is a big, huggable plushie, about 20 inches long from the top to the bottom of the coils and 8 inches wide. It is a smaller take on the designer’s giant jellyfish and uses Red Heart Super Saver. The tentacles are coiled, and the cartoon eyes come from a linked free pattern.
- Designer: Sarah / Repeat Crafter Me
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (see pattern)
- Hook: H
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Méduse Jellyfish
Photo: Solapinou
Méduse is a small jellyfish made with DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. The designer notes you can change the hook to suit other yarns, so it is easy to scale up or down. It is a free Ravelry download and a nice quick project for using up leftover DK.
- Designer: Solapinou
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Price: Free Ravelry download
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Summerish Jellyfish
Photo: Teresa Alvarez
The designer describes this one as easier to make than its sister pattern, Jelly the Jellyfish. It uses a 4 mm hook, and the suggested yarn is an aran weight. If you like simple shapes with a summery feel, this free download is a good pick.
- Designer: Teresa Alvarez
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free Ravelry download
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. Jellyfish Amigurumi by AmiguWorld
Photo: AmiguWorld
This one is made in aquamarine with black details. It uses front loop and back loop stitches to shape the head, and the tentacles get their ruffle from 5-double-crochet increases. The same design is also on Ravelry as a keychain, so it is a fun one to clip on a bag.
- Designer: AmiguWorld
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Brand new to amigurumi? Start with #5. It uses only basic stitches.
- Hate sewing parts on? Try #3 or #7. Both are no-sew.
- Need a keychain or bag charm? Go with #6 or #13. They are small and quick.
- Want a big cuddly gift? Make #10. It is about 20 inches long.
- Looking for a wow piece? #8, the 21-inch sea nettle, is the one.
FAQ
How long does it take to crochet a jellyfish?
A small jellyfish, like #6 or #9, can take an hour or two. Mid-size ones with long tentacles take an evening or two. Big plushies like #10 or #8 can take a weekend, mostly because of the tentacles. Chunkier yarn and a bigger hook will always speed things up.
What yarn is best for a crochet jellyfish?
Cotton and cotton blends give clear stitches and hold their shape well, which is why many of these patterns use them. Acrylic worsted is cheap, soft and easy to wash. For a super soft baby toy, chenille or plush yarn works too, but the stitches are harder to see.
Are crochet jellyfish safe for babies?
They can be, with a few changes. Embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes, sew all parts on very securely and keep tentacles short so they cannot wrap around anything. Always check the toy for loose parts. Juniper’s designer gives this same advice about the eyes.
Pick one, grab some bright yarn and have fun watching those tentacles curl.