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Similar to how you use a pattern for making an hat or sweater, you need a pattern for learning how to crochet for a jellyfish. The patterns provide instructions for row-by-row stitches to ensure that you are sure that your finished product will turn out exactly like the pictures.
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Yarn
Pick two colors of worsted weight yarn. Worsted weight is in the middle of the weight scale for yarns, which can range from 0 (fine) to 7 (jumbo). You should see the word "worsted" on your skein of yarn; if you don't, look for an arbitrary number of 3 or 4.
Yarn Needle
It is necessary to have a yarn needle for sewing tentacles to the jellyfish's body. Yarn needles are large with a blunt edge and large eyes to hold yarn, rather than sewing thread.
Stuffing
In order for the jellyfish to keep its shape, it will have to fill it with stuffing. Fiberfill stuffing can be purchased from a local craft store, or get creative and make use of materials that you have already, such as cotton balls or scraps of fabric. To get the best result, consider using style of fiber that is a cluster, and maintains its form even after machine washing.
Eyes for Safety
An optional but fun addition to your creature Safety eyes can add some life to the face of your jellyfish. They'll run you just a couple of dollars online or at any craft retailer.
How to crochet the Jellyfish
Step 1: Begin to Work your Body
For the next row, make each stitch larger. This means that you'll be adding 2 single crochets for each stitch until you get to the final row. This technique will widen the fabric, that will enable you to create the spherical shape of the jellyfish's head. Keep following your pattern until you're ready switch colors.
Step 2: Switch Colors
Step 3: Add Details
When the body of the jellyfish has been created, attach the eyes. Secure the safety eyes on the back of the piece, spacing the eyes about 10 stitches apart. The eyes are secured with safety washers that are placed on the outside and outside.
Step 4: Finish and fill the Jellyfish Body
From this point on you will see your pattern begin to show a sequence of drops until you have a small hole at the bottom of your jellyfish. Make small clumps of fiberfill, and then stuff them into the jellyfish. It will begin molding and forming the body as you go. Stuffing it somewhat firmly allows it to stand up to several washes, but don't fill it to the point that your eyes appear to expand.
Once the jellyfish is stuffed appropriately, continue with your decreasing rows and close the bottom. After that, you can weave the tail of the yarn into the body.
Step 5: Add Tentacles
Create a range of tentacles - some straight and long, some thick and wavy, and some in the form of a spiral. Create as many as you'd want, and in any design that you prefer. Straight tentacles are straightforward, but to create an arc, you must work an order of stitches (e.g., five half double crochets) then a single stitch.
Once your tentacles have been completed, attach them to the body of the jellyfish with the help of a yarn needle.
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