This adorable jellyfish, lovingly nicknamed a “cuddlefish” for its soft and huggable nature, is a delightful crochet project that’s as fun to make as it is to share with loved ones.
Tempy’s charming design and plush texture make it an ideal gift or a sweet addition to your handmade collection.
Follow this easy-level pattern to craft your very own Tempy the Jellyfish!
Skill Level
- Easy
Materials
- Yarn: Aran weight (#4 medium)
- A: Feather Grey (Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran, 100% superwash Merino, 150 yds/137.5 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein, 1 skein)
- B: White (same yarn, 1 skein)
- C: Dark Ivy (same yarn, 1 skein)
- D: Daffodil (same yarn, 1 skein)
- Hook: US C (2.75 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge
- Notions:
- Polyester fiberfill
- Stitch markers
- Embroidery thread for mouth
- Two 10-mm safety eyes
- Yarn needle
Measurements
- Approximately 7″ (18 cm) tall
Gauge
- 24 single crochet (sc) and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
- Adjust hook size as necessary to achieve the correct gauge.
Special Stitches
- Invisible Single Crochet Two Together (inv sc2tog): Insert hook into the front loop of the first stitch, then into the front loop of the second stitch, yarn over, and pull through all loops on hook. This technique creates a less visible decrease compared to the standard sc2tog.
Notes
- Use the invisible single crochet two together (inv sc2tog) for all decreases within the pattern to ensure a smoother, less noticeable finish.
Pattern Instructions
Top
The Top forms the main body of Tempy’s head and upper jellyfish structure.
- Yarn: Color A (Feather Grey)
- Start: Create a magic ring.
- Rnd 1 (RS): 6 sc in ring; do not join—6 sc. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch to mark the beginning of the round. Loop a short piece of yarn around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as the right side (RS). Move the stitch marker up with each round.
- Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.
- Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around—18 sc.
- Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) around—24 sc.
- Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around—30 sc.
- Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) around—36 sc.
- Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) around—42 sc.
- Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) around—48 sc.
- Rnd 9: (Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st) around—54 sc.
- Rnds 10–20: Sc in each st around—54 sc.
- Add safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, approximately 6 stitches apart.
- Rnd 21: (Sc in next 7 sts, inv sc2tog) around—48 sc.
- Rnd 22: Working in the back loops only (blo), sc in each st around—48 sc.
- Rnd 23: (Sc in next 6 sts, inv sc2tog) around—42 sc.
- Rnd 24: Working in blo, sc in each st around; join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first st—42 sc.
- Finish: Fasten off. Stuff the Top firmly with polyester fiberfill.
Base
The Base closes off the bottom of Tempy’s body.
- Yarn: Color A (Feather Grey)
- Instructions: Repeat Rnds 1–7 of the Top; join with sl st to first st—42 sc.
- Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Crown
The Crown adds a playful touch to Tempy’s head.
- Yarn: Color D (Daffodil)
- Start: Ch 15; join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
- Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each ch around; join with sl st to first sc—15 sc.
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, *(sc, ch 1, sc) in next st, sl st in next st; repeat from * around; join with sl st to first sc.
- Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tentacles
Tempy’s tentacles come in various lengths and colors for a whimsical look. Leave a long tail for tying on each tentacle.
- Long Tentacles (Make 2 each in A, B, and C):
- Yarn: A (Feather Grey), B (White), C (Dark Ivy)
- Start: Ch 50.
- Row 1: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, 3 dc in each ch across.
- Finish: Fasten off.
- Medium Tentacles (Make 1 each in B and C):
- Yarn: B (White), C (Dark Ivy)
- Start: Ch 45.
- Row 1: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, 3 dc in each ch across.
- Finish: Fasten off.
- Short Tentacles (Make 1 each in A, B, and D):
- Yarn: A (Feather Grey), B (White), D (Daffodil)
- Start: Ch 40.
- Row 1: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, 3 dc in each ch across.
- Finish: Fasten off.
Ruffles
The Ruffles give Tempy that classic jellyfish flair. Turn the Body (Top) upside down before starting.
- Rnd 1 (RS):
- Yarn: Color B (White)
- Start: Join yarn in the exposed front loop of any stitch in Rnd 23 of the Top (the round before Rnd 24), ch 5 (counts as tr and ch-1), (tr, ch 1) in same st, (tr, ch 1) two times in each front loop around; join with sl st to the 4th ch of the beginning ch-5—84 tr, 84 ch-1 sps.
- Finish: Fasten off.
- Rnd 2:
- Yarn: Color A (Feather Grey)
- Start: Join yarn in the exposed front loop of any stitch in Rnd 21 of the Top (the round before Rnd 22), ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1), (dc, ch 1) in same st, (dc, ch 1) two times in each front loop around; join with sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-4—96 dc, 96 ch-1 sps.
- Finish: Fasten off.
Note: The original pattern references the “exposed flo of Rnd 24” and “Rnd 22,” but these are likely intended to mean the front loops left unworked from Rnds 23 and 21, respectively, when Rnds 24 and 22 were worked in blo.
Assembly
- Joining the Base to the Top:
- Using the long tail from the Base, sew the Base to Rnd 24 of the Top, matching the 42 stitches. Weave in the end.
- Attach the Tentacles:
- Use the long tails from each Tentacle to tie them securely to the Base. Arrange them evenly or as desired around the edge.
- Sew the Crown:
- Using the long tail from the Crown, sew it to the top center of the Head (Top).
- Embroider the Mouth:
- Use a yarn needle and embroidery thread to stitch a small mouth on the Head, below the safety eyes.
- Finishing Touches:
- Weave in all remaining ends.
Conclusion
Your Tempy the Jellyfish is now complete!
This soft, cuddly “cuddlefish” is ready to bring joy to you or your loved ones.
Enjoy your handmade creation!