Jellyfish
by Denton Foreman
This simple to knit, decorative hanging jellyfsh is the perfect piece for a childs room, bathroom, or wherever you want to place it!
Abbreviations
CO = Cast On k = knit p = purl st = stitch sts = stitches R = round rep = repeat kfb = knit through front and back of stitch p2tog = purl 2 stitches together ssk = slip slip knit
Needles
1 set of U.S. 5 (3.75mm) DPNs (double pointed needles) Notions & Misc Materials PolyFiberfill Stuffing Sewing Needle Sewing Thread Darning Needle
Gauge
20sts = 4" in kl, p7 rib after stuffng (gauge is not important, as long as stuffng doesn't show through fabric) Finished Measurements Jellyfish body is approximately 15.5" in circumference at widest part and 3.5" in height Stingers can be made as long as desired
Yarn
Approximately 60 yds of a Worsted Weight Yarn Approximately 10 yds of an Eyelash or Mohair Yarn Approximately 10 yds of a Thick and Thin Yarn Yarn used: 'Red Jellyfish' Malabrigo Rios- col 49 Rowan Kidsilk Haze Trio- col 794 SMC Select Baldini Colori- col 1246 'Blue Jellyfish' Malabrigo Rios- col 139 Trendsetter Yarns Dune- col 116 SMC Select Baldini Colori- col 1206 'Brown Jellyfish' Malabrigo Rios- col 131 Trendsetter Yarns Dune- col 1 SMC Select Baldini Colori- col 120
Instructions
With three U.s. 5 double pointed needles, CO 25 sts as so: Needle One = 5 sts; Needle Two = 10 sts; Needle Three = 10 sts. Using a fourth double pointed needle, join in the round, careful not to twist and work the following: R1: (kfb, k4) rep around (30 sts) R2: (kfb, k5) rep around (35 sts) R3: (kfb, k6) rep around (40 sts) R4: (kfb, k7) rep around (45 sts) R5: (kfb, k8) rep around (50 sts) R6: (kfb, k9) rep around (55 sts) R7: (kfb, k10) rep around (60 sts) R8: (kfb, k11) rep around (65 sts) R9: (kfb, k12) rep around (70 sts) R10: (kfb, k13) rep around (75 sts) R11: (kfb, k14) rep around (80 sts) R12: p around R13-27: (k1, p7) rep around ne = 16 sts; Needle Two = 32 sts; Needle Three = 32 sts [80 sts total)
Decreasing Rounds
R1: (kl, p2, p2tog, p3) rep around (70 sts) R2: (kl, p6) rep around R3: (k1, p2, p2tog, p2) rep around (60 sts) R4: (k1, p5) rep around R5: (k1, pl, p2tog, p2) rep around (50 sts) R6: (kl, p4) rep around R7: (k1, pl, p2tog, pl) rep around (40 sts) R8: (kl, p3) rep around R9: (k1, p2tog, pl) rep around (30 sts) R10: (kl, p2) rep around R11: (kl, p2tog) rep around (20 sts) R12: (kl, pl) rep around R13: (ssk) rep around (10 sts) Cut your yarn, leaving a 6" tail Weave the tail through the remaining sts and pull tight to close hole. Stuff your piece through the CO hole, evenly distributing the stuffing throughout the body. With cast on tail, weave through the 25 CO sts, pulling the tail every few sts until the hole is closed. Weave in ends.
Placing the Outer Layer of Stingers
Before starting, flip your CO hole facing up. Your jelly fsh body should be divided into ten sections due to the kl, p7 rib you started on R13. At the bottom of each knit stitch of Ri3 there should be a small purl bump from the purl round before. Using your Eyelash or Mohair yarn, cut a length of yarn (any length is good!) and fold it in half. Using your darning needle, thread this folded end through the bottom bump of one knit stitch of Ri3. Now, take the two free ends of the yarn through the loop created by the fold and pull closed. This creates one set of stingers. Repeat this step for the remaining 9 knit stitches of R13. You should have a total of 10 outer layer stingers.
Placing the Inner Layer of Stingers
Using your Thick and Thin yarn, cut a length of yarn (any length is good!) and fold it in half. Using your darning needle, thread this folded end through any knit stitch within the outer layer of stingers around the CO hole. Now, take the two free ends of the yarn through the loop created by the fold and pull closed. This creates one set of stingers. Repeat this step for as many inner stingers as youd like around the bottom of your jellyfish body. You may now trim your outer and inner layer of stingers with scissors if you'd like.
Hanging your Jellyfish
Cut twice the desired length of of sewing thread for hanging height. Tie free ends together and thread the tied end through the top of your jellyfish. Now, take the folded end of your clear sewing thread through the loop created by your tied end and pull closed. Use this new loop to hang your creature! Congratulations! You're all finished!
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