Jellyfish have a bad reputation for painfully stinging unlucky swimmers, but this jellyfish just wants to say hi! She doesn’t understand why her new friends scream and swim away from her whenever she gives them a friendly wave of her tentacles…

This crochet pattern PDF has been tested and includes 14 pages of pictures and detailed instructions to make your very own Mini Jellyfish Amigurumi. Instructions are also included to turn your jellyfish into a cute keychain or a Christmas ornament (with Santa hat)!

The basic pattern is also available as an ad-supported free pattern on my blog. This premium PDF version is ad-free, easily printable, and features additional photo tutorials to complete your doll. Visit my blog post for more information.

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Dimensions

Approx. 3” tall

Supplies Needed

• DK weight/#3 yarn (Paintbox Yarns Simply DK or similar): Purple, pink
• If making Christmas ornament: * DK weight/#3 yarn (Paintbox Yarns Simply DK or similar): Red, white * A length of red ribbon or yarn for the hanger
• Size C / 2.75 crochet hook
• Two 8mm black safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Pins
• Optional Keychain Supplies: * Keychain - I purchased mine on Amazon, they have a 1” split key ring, a short chain, and an open jump ring. * Pliers

Terms & Abbreviations

• Mc: Magic Circle
• Ch: Chain
• Sl: Slip Stitch
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Inc: Increase
• Dec: Decrease - I recommend using the Invisible Decrease
• 3Inc: Work 3 stitches into the same space
• BLO: Crochet in back loop only
• If making Christmas Ornament: * DC: Double Crochet * Bobble Stitch (instructions in pattern)