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Amigurumi Jellyfish Patterns
Just like you would make a pattern when making an hat or sweater, you require a template for learning how to crochet the jellyfish. The patterns provide instructions for row-by-row stitches to ensure that you are certain that the final item will turn out exactly like the pictures.
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Yarn
Choose two shades of worsted weight yarn. Worsted weight falls between the yarn weight scale, which can range from 0 (fine) to 7 (jumbo). It should be possible to see "worsted" on your yarn skein; if you do not, then look for a 3 or 4.
Yarn Needle
You will need a yarn needle for sewing tentacles to the jellyfish's body. Needles for yarn are big and blunt and have large eyes to hold yarn instead of sewing thread.
Stuffing
To allow jellyfish to maintain its shape, it will have to fill it with stuffing. It is possible to purchase fiberfill stuffing from your local craft store, or get creative and use materials you already have--like cotton balls or scraps of fabric. However, for the best outcomes, you should try using a type of clustered fiber filling that maintains its form even after machine washing.
Safety Eyes
A fun and optional addition to your jellyfish the safety eyes add an extra dimension to the face of your jellyfish. The cost is two dollars on the internet or at any craft store.
How do you crochet the Jellyfish
Step 1: Start the body
The next row will make each stitch larger. This means that you'll add two single crochets per stitch until you get to the point where you have reached the end of your row. By using this method, you will widen the fabric, this will let you make the spherical form of the jellyfish's head. Follow your design until you're ready change the colors.
Step 2: Switch Colors
Step 3: Add Details
After the body of your jellyfish is complete, add the eyes. Attach safety eyes to the back of the pieceand space the eyes about 10 stitches apart. Attach the eyes using safety washers that are placed on the outside and outside.
Step 4: Close and Stuff the Jellyfish Body
From this point on you will see your pattern begin to signify a succession of decreases , until you find a tiny hole in the top of your jellyfish. Use small amounts of fiberfill and place it into the jellyfish. It will begin molding and shaping the body as you go. By stuffing it a bit, you can allow it to endure several washes, but don't fill it too much that your eyes begin to bulge out.
When the jellyfish is filled appropriately, continue with your increasing rows until you have closed the top. Next, tie the ends of the yarn inside the body.
Step 5: Add Tentacles
Create a range of tentacles - some straight and long some thick and curly as well as some that form the form of a spiral. You can make as many as like, in any style you'd like. The straight tentacles are fairly simple, but to construct spirals, crochet in an order of stitch (e.g. Five half-double crochets) then one single stitch.
After your tentacles are completed, attach them to the jellyfish's body with the help of a yarn needle.
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