Introduction
A crochet jellyfish is already cute, but turning it into a tiny peanut butter sandwich makes it extra fun. This Peanut Butter Jellyfish Amigurumi is soft, silly, cozy, and perfect for anyone who loves playful plushies with a little personality.
This is an original pattern inspired by the idea of a peanut butter jellyfish plush, but the construction and stitch counts are created fresh so you can build it clearly and correctly. The design uses a square sandwich-style head, toast-colored crust, a creamy bread face, ruffled jelly layers, and chunky purple tentacles.
It is a cute amigurumi pattern for handmade gifts, plush collections, market tables, kids’ room decor, or anyone who enjoys funny crochet food animals.
Description
The finished plush has a soft square sandwich head with rounded corners, a warm brown crust border, and a cream bread center. The face is simple and kawaii, with black eyes, peach cheeks, and an embroidered smile.
Under the sandwich head, the jellyfish body has two wavy ruffle layers: one purple grape-jelly ruffle and one golden peanut-butter ruffle. Long plush purple tentacles hang underneath using a curly chain technique, giving the toy that soft jellyfish movement.
This easy crochet pattern works best with chunky chenille yarn for a squishy plush result. The body pieces are simple, and the tentacles are beginner-friendly once you understand the chain curl method.
Materials
- Super bulky chenille yarn in cream for the bread face
- Super bulky chenille yarn in warm toast brown for the crust
- Super bulky chenille yarn in deep grape purple for jelly ruffle and tentacles
- Super bulky chenille yarn in golden yellow for peanut butter ruffle
- Small amount of black yarn for embroidered mouth, or 12 mm safety eyes
- Small amount of peach yarn for cheeks
- 6 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Polyester fiberfill
- Pins for assembly
Finished Size
Approximate finished size using super bulky chenille yarn:
- Sandwich head width: 6–7 inches
- Sandwich head height: 6–7 inches
- Total length with tentacles: 13–15 inches
- Tentacle length: about 7–8 inches
Finished size may vary depending on yarn, hook size, and tension.
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this plush, but stitches should be tight enough to hold stuffing securely.
If stuffing shows through, use a smaller hook.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase, 2 sc in the same stitch
- dec: invisible decrease
- sl st: slip stitch
- st: stitch
- sts: stitches
- FO: fasten off
Pattern Notes
The sandwich head is made from two square panels.
The front panel has the face.
The back panel is plain.
The panels are joined together with the crust color and lightly stuffed before closing.
The ruffles and tentacles are sewn to the bottom edge of the sandwich head.
The tentacles are made separately and attached securely.
For a child-safe version, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Front Bread Panel
Use cream yarn and a 6 mm hook.
Row 1
Ch 15.
Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (14)
Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2–14
Sc in each st across. (14)
Ch 1, turn after each row.
After Row 14, do not fasten off.
Rounded Bread Edge
You will now work around the square to soften the corners.
Ch 1.
Sc evenly around all four sides of the panel.
Work 3 sc in each corner.
Join with sl st to first sc.
FO and weave in the end.
This creates a soft square bread panel with rounded corners.
Back Bread Panel
Make one more panel exactly the same as the front panel, using cream yarn.
Do not add the face to this panel.
Face
Add the face before joining the panels.
Place the front bread panel flat.
If using safety eyes, insert them around Rows 6–7, about 6 stitches apart.
If embroidering the eyes, stitch two small black oval eyes in the same area.
Use black yarn to embroider a small “V” shaped smile below the eyes.
Use peach yarn to stitch small cheek lines beside the eyes.
Keep the face simple and soft.
Crust Border and Joining
Place the front and back bread panels together with wrong sides facing each other.
Use warm toast brown yarn.
Join yarn at one bottom corner.
Joining Round 1
Sc through both layers around the outside edge.
Work 3 sc in each corner to keep the shape rounded.
Before closing the final side, lightly stuff the sandwich head.
Do not overstuff. The head should be soft and slightly pillow-like, not round like a ball.
Join with sl st to first sc.
Joining Round 2
Ch 1.
Sc in each st around.
Work 3 sc in the center stitch of each corner.
Join with sl st.
FO and weave in the end.
The sandwich head should now have a visible toast-brown crust around the outside.
Purple Jelly Ruffle
Use deep grape purple yarn.
Join yarn to the bottom edge of the sandwich head, working only across the bottom side.
Row 1
Ch 1.
Sc evenly across the bottom edge.
Ch 1, turn.
Row 2
Work 2 hdc in each st across.
FO and weave in the end.
This creates a wavy purple jelly layer.
Golden Peanut Butter Ruffle
Use golden yellow yarn.
Join yarn just below or slightly in front of the purple ruffle along the same bottom edge.
Row 1
Ch 1.
Sc evenly across the bottom edge.
Ch 1, turn.
Row 2
Work 2 hdc in each st across.
FO and weave in the end.
This creates a second wavy peanut butter layer under the sandwich.
Curly Tentacles
Make 6–8 tentacles using deep grape purple yarn.
Tentacle
Ch 36.
Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work 2 sc in each ch across.
The chain will curl naturally.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make each tentacle the same way.
For a shorter plush, ch 28–30.
For longer tentacles, ch 40–45.
Optional Straight Tentacles
Make 2 if you want a mix of textures.
Ch 32.
Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
These hang straighter and help balance the curly tentacles.
Attaching the Tentacles
Turn the sandwich head upside down.
Place the tentacles along the bottom edge behind the peanut butter and jelly ruffles.
Space them evenly.
Pin them first so the length looks balanced.
Use the long yarn tails to sew each tentacle securely to the bottom of the sandwich head.
Sew through each tentacle base several times.
Gently tug each tentacle to make sure it is attached firmly.
Weave in all ends.
Finishing
Check the crust border and make sure the head is closed securely.
Shape the sandwich head with your hands so it looks square with rounded corners.
Fluff the ruffles gently.
Arrange the tentacles so they hang evenly.
Trim any visible yarn tails.
If using chenille yarn, avoid brushing too hard because it can shed.
Tips & Variations
Use cream and warm brown for a classic sandwich look.
Use purple tentacles for grape jelly.
Use red or berry pink tentacles for strawberry jelly.
Use golden yellow ruffle for the peanut butter layer.
Use tan instead of brown for a softer toasted crust.
For a smaller plush, use worsted weight yarn and a smaller hook.
For a bigger plush, use jumbo chenille yarn and a larger hook.
For a child-safe version, embroider all face details.
If the head feels too floppy, add a little more stuffing before closing.
If the tentacles feel too heavy, make fewer tentacles or use shorter chains.
FAQ
Is this peanut butter jellyfish beginner-friendly?
Yes, this pattern is beginner-friendly for crocheters who know single crochet, increases, simple rows, and basic sewing. The tentacles are easy because they curl naturally when you work 2 single crochet stitches into each chain.
What yarn works best for this plush?
Super bulky chenille yarn gives the softest chunky plush result. You can also use worsted weight yarn for a smaller amigurumi version.
Can I make this without safety eyes?
Yes. Embroidered eyes are a great option, especially if the plush is for a young child.
How do I keep the sandwich head square?
Do not overstuff it. Stuff lightly and shape the corners with your hands after joining the panels.
Can I change the jelly color?
Yes. Purple works for grape jelly, red works for strawberry jelly, and pink works for raspberry jelly.
Conclusion
This Peanut Butter Jellyfish Amigurumi is soft, funny, and full of handmade charm. The square sandwich head, toast crust, peanut butter and jelly ruffles, and curly purple tentacles make it a playful plush that stands out from ordinary amigurumi designs.
Make it as a gift, a market plush, a cute room decoration, or a fun addition to a crochet food-animal collection. It is cozy, unique, and simple enough to enjoy from the first stitch to the final tentacle.
