Crochet Blue Jellyfish Bookmark
Create a unique bookmark by crocheting a charming blue jellyfish design. This creative project involves using a crochet hook and blue yarn to bring the jellyfish to life. The intricate details of the jellyfish's tentacles and body will make this bookmark a standout addition to any book collection. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun challenge, this project is sure to delight and inspire. The finished bookmark will not only serve a practical purpose but also showcase your creativity and attention to detail. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a book-loving friend, this crocheted blue jellyfish bookmark is a delightful and whimsical project that will bring joy to anyone who uses it.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: About 4 inches wide x 6 1/2 inches long with tentacles slightly curled.
Yarn: King Cole Forest Recycled Aran (35% Wool, 20% Acrylic, 20% Polyamide, 25% Viscose; 328 yds; 100 g; yarn weight cateogry: 3/Light/DK; 15 wpi): About 25 yds #1915 Balvain Woods.
Crochet Hook: I (5.5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle, 2 1/2 inch felt triangle (optional), sewing needle and thread to match yarn or fabric glue (optional).
Gauge: Jellyfish Body worked through Rnd 7 = About 4 inches across.
Notes
This pattern uses standard US terms.
Bookmark
Jellyfish Body
Ch 2
Row 1 (RS): 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn – 3 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st, turn – 6 sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, turn – 9 sts.
Row 4: Ch 1, [sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, turn – 12 sts.
Row 5: Ch 1, [sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, turn – 15 sts.
Row 6: Ch 1, [sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, turn – 18 sts.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, [sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, ch 1, rotate piece 90 degrees to work across flat edge of piece, 12 sc across flat edge, ch 1, sl st in first st to join, turn – 33 sts.
Scalloped Bottom Edge
Row 8: Ch 1, skip first ch, working in back loops only, *(sc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in next st, skip next st, repeat from * 5 times, skip next ch, sl st in both loops of next st, turn – 13 sts.
Tentacles
Row 9: Ch 1, working behind Row 8 in free loops of Rnd 7, skip first ch, sl st in next 4 sts, ch 25, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch back to jellyfish body, sl st in next st, ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch back to jellyfish body, sl st in next 3 sts, ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch back to jellyfish body, sl st in next st, ch 23, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch back to jellyfish body, sl st in next 3 sts – 4 tentacles containing 24, 18, 20, and 21 sts respectively, plus 12 sl sts. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
To use as a page corner bookmark, cut a right triangle out of felt. The two short sides should be about 2 inches in length. Place it on the WS of the jellyfish body by placing the right angle at the center top of the jellyfish body.
Sew with needle and matching thread, or use fabric glue, to secure the two short sides to the back of the jellyfish, leaving the long edge open to form a triangular pocket.