Here's a fun little project that gives you a lot of room to make it your own! This is an intermediate project; I recommend you get familiar with multi stitch and X-bases before trying this, but it's a great fit for people who are looking to try their first 3D project. Use what you have on hand, but I recommend: - 0.8–1.2mm cloth-covered elastic cord - Yarn needle This tutorial was requested by @dead_p3rs0n on the forum! Feel free to reach out to me for other tutorial requests! :)
Step 1
Add 3 beads. Tie them off tightly with a double or triple knot. Pass through 1-2 beads until the knot is inside one of your beads. This is the start of the jellyfish's cap. Make sure you're pulling tightly the entire time so that it maintains its structure.
Step 2
Add 1 bead in between each of the beads from the last step. When you add your last bead, pass through the next 2 beads.
Step 3
Add 3 beads, then pass through the next point on your triangle. Repeat all the way around. When you add your last set of beads, pass through the next 4 beads.
Step 4
Add 3 beads, then skip a bead and pass through the next one. Repeat all the way around. When you add your last spike, skip a bead, then pass through the next 3 beads.
Step 5
Add 3 beads, then pass through the point of the next spike. Repeat all the way around. When you add your last row, pass through the next 3 beads.
Step 6
Add 4 beads. Skip 3 beads, then pass through the next bead. When you add your last row, skip through the next 6 beads.
Step 7
Now, you will tie off the cap. Pass upwards through 2 beads. You are now in between 2 beads. Make a small loop, then pass your string under the middle of these beads. Put the end of your string back through the loop, then pull tightly. Repeat this 1–2 times. I like to put my finger through the loop as I'm doing this so that the tension of my string stays tight.
Step 8
Now, you will be adding the arms. You can add as many or as few as you want. You can use any kind of flexible string here, like yarn. For most string, the thinner it is, the more the arms of your jellyfish will dangle. The reference photo in the request had 5 arms, so I will show you how to add one single arm in this step. First, pass through one of the points on this triangle part.
Step 9
Insert one end of your string underneath the spike on the right. Repeat for the left side.
Step 10
Grab both ends of your string from underneath the cap and tug downwards. Tie a double or triple knot. You can turn the cap inside out if it helps you reach better. Because you'll only be using one strand to add this arm, your ends don't have to be an even length. Always leave more string than you think you'll need so that you have enough left over to tie the arm off.
Step 11
Add at least 10 beads. Make yours as long or short as you want. Keep in mind that the first 3 or 4 beads will be hidden underneath the cap, depending on the angle. Make sure the end of the arm is a bead that will sit right both horizontally and vertically. Most people end with a pony bead, but I'm ending mine with a donut bead. This is a good time to use some novelty beads if you have any. Beads with vertical holes work really well here.
Step 12
Put your string underneath the last bead, making a loop. Keep your last bead close to the rest, but don't pull your string much, especially if you're using elastic. Keeping your string loose helps it dangle more.
Step 13
Put the end of your string through the loop and tie. Repeat 1-2 times. To tighten this knot, don't pull on just the end of your string or else it will tighten the whole arm. Instead, pinch the string from underneath the second-last bead and pull both ends like you're tying a square knot.
Step 14
Now, I will show you how to add two arms at a time. This is the easiest way to add an even amount. First, pass through the 3 beads underneath one side of the triangle on the top of the cap.
Step 15
Insert one end of your string underneath the bead that it's coming out of. Repeat for the other end. Then, grab both ends of the string from underneath the cap and tug downwards.
Step 16
Make the next 2 arms. Go back to Step 11 if you need to review the step-by-step on how to add them. You don't have to tie these before adding beads.
Step 17
Most kandi jellyfish I've seen have 4 arms, so I'll show you how to add another set. On the opposite side of the triangle, pass through the 3 beads underneath the point of the triangle.
Step 18
Pass your string through the hole underneath the next bead. Repeat for the other side. Then, grab the ends from underneath the cap and tug downwards.
Step 19
Make the second set of arms like before.
Step 20
The reference photo from the request had extra pieces of string to mimic tentacles, so I added them to mine as well. These are added the same way that you add arms. Make sure your string is coming out of a section of the cap that you haven't used to add the arms.
Step 21
Add a keyring if you want to hang your jellyfish from something. It can be a keychain, a necklace, garland, whatever you want! Put your keyring through one of the innermost beads on your triangle (the ones from Step 1). Alternatively, you can use a large jump ring or just put another piece of string directly through this bead. Keep in mind that this will make your jellyfish lean a little. If you put your keyring through the bead on the right, for example, it will lean to the left.
Thanks for viewing my tutorial! I hope this helped you out, whether or not you're the requester! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.