About This Jellyfish Keychain Crochet Pattern
This jellyfish keychain pattern brings ocean magic to your everyday accessories! The design features a rounded body worked in continuous rounds with a special half treble/half double crochet row that creates a beautiful frilled edge. Six delightful tentacles emerge from the base—three spiral and three straight—giving your jellyfish authentic underwater movement. The pattern includes thoughtful details like back loop and front loop techniques to add texture and dimension.
With only 7 grams of yarn needed and a quick completion time, this project is perfect for using up yarn scraps or testing new colors. The finished keychain makes a wonderful handmade gift or personal accessory that showcases your crochet skills.
Why You'll Love This Jellyfish Keychain Crochet Pattern
I absolutely love how quick and satisfying this pattern is to complete! There's something magical about watching those spiral tentacles take shape as you work through the chains. I appreciate that it uses minimal materials but creates maximum impact—you can whip up several in an evening for gifts or craft fairs. The combination of textures from the front loop and back loop work adds professional polish to such a small project. Plus, seeing these little jellyfish hanging from bags and backpacks always brings smiles, and knowing I created something both cute and functional gives me such joy!
Switch Things Up
I love experimenting with different color combinations for these jellyfish keychains! Try using gradient yarns for an ombre effect that flows from the body down through the tentacles—it creates a stunning underwater look. You could also make the body in one color and the tentacles in another for a bold contrast.
For a sparkly touch, I sometimes use metallic or sequined yarn that catches the light beautifully. Variegated yarns work wonderfully too, giving each jellyfish unique coloring without any effort. If you want to get really creative, try making some tentacles longer than others for a more organic, natural appearance.
I've also experimented with adding small beads to the ends of tentacles for weight and shimmer, or embroidering patterns on the body. Some crafters add googly eyes instead of embroidered ones for a more playful look. You could even attach a small bell inside before closing if you want a jingling keychain!
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Overstuffing the body can cause the stuffing to show through stitches—fill only until slightly firm when pinched
✗ Forgetting to mark rounds leads to losing track of stitch count, especially during decreases and shaping
✗ Skipping the gathering stitch around tentacle bases results in floppy tentacles that lack definition and structure
✗ Working too tightly during the front loop only row prevents the decorative loops from standing out properly
