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Amigurumi Jellyfish Design
As you would employ a pattern when making garments like a sweater or hat, you'll need a guideline to master crocheting for the jellyfish. The patterns include instructions for rows-by-rows and you'll be sure that your final creation will appear exactly as the pictures.
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Yarn
Choose two shades of worsted weight yarn. Worsted weight lies between yarn's weight, which can be anywhere between 0 (fine) up to 7 (jumbo). The word "worsted" on your knitting skein. If it is not there, then look for an unspecified number such as three or four.
Yarn Needle
It is essential to use an needle for yarn to join the tentacles on the body of the jellyfish. Yarn needles are large with a blunt eye that's large enough to fit yarn rather than sewing thread.
Stuffing
For the jellyfish to hold its shape, you'll need fill it with stuffing. Fiberfill can be purchased at your local craft shop or you can use the materials you own, such as cotton balls or scraps of fabric. However, for the best result, it is recommended to look for a kind of fiber that forms very compact and retains its shape even when the washing process.
Eyes to ensure Safety
It's a fun, but an optional addition to your jellyfish the safety eyes bring life to your jellyfish's face. Cost is about only a couple dollars online or at any craft shop.
How do you crochet the Jellyfish
Step 1: Begin Body. Body
The following row will add each stitch. That is, you'll crochet two single crochets per stitch until you get to the point at which you've finished the row. This way it is possible to expand the dimensions of the fabric that will enable you to make the shape of a spherical jellyfish's head. Continue to follow your pattern until you're ready to switch the colors.
Step 2: Change Colors
Step 3: Add Details
Once the body of the jellyfish has become fully formed, attach the eyes. Attach the eyes to the front of the pieceand space the eyes about 10 stitches apart. The eyes are secured using safety washers on the inside and outside.
Step 4: Close and fill the Jellyfish Body
The pattern will likely indicate an increase in size until you've got a tiny opening at the base of your jellyfish. Utilize small quantities of fiberfill, and then put them in the jellyfish. The jellyfish will start molding and shape the body as proceed. By stuffing it with a bit of force, you will allow it to withstand numerous washes. However, don't overfill it with so much that your eyes begin to bulge.
When the jellyfish is filled appropriately, continue with your decreasing rows and close the top. Then, you can tie the ends of the thread inside the body.
Step 5: Secure Tentacles
Create a range of tentacles, some straight and long others curly and thick, as well as others that are tightly spiralled. There are any number you want and in any design you'd prefer. Straight tentacles are simple to construct, but in order in order to create an arc you have to create the form of a series of stitches (e.g. five half-double crochets) then one stitch.
When your tentacles are complete, attach them to the body of the jellyfish by using a needle yarn.
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