This adorable jellyfish chapstick holder is a fun and practical accessory to keep your chapstick handy. This pattern is designed without using the magic ring technique for those who prefer alternative methods.
', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'materials': {'yarn': {'brand': "Soft n' Silky Yarn", 'color': 'Lavender', 'weight': 'Light Worsted/DK (3)', 'yardage': {'imperial': '20 yards', 'metric': '18 meters'}}, 'hooks': {'us': 'G/6 (4.00mm)', 'uk': '8', 'metric': '4.00'}, 'other_materials': ['Safety eyes', 'Yarn needle', 'Keyring']}, 'gauge': 'Gauge is not critical for this project.', 'finished_size': {'dimensions': 'Approx. 2.5 inches tall', 'note': 'Size may vary based on individual tension and yarn used.'}, 'abbreviations': {'st': 'stitch', 'sc': 'single crochet', 'inc': 'increase (2 sc in same stitch)', 'dec': 'decrease (decrease 2 sc into 1)'}, 'pattern': [{'row': 1, 'instructions': 'Start with a magic circle of 6 sc sts (for beginners, ch 2 and make 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook).'}, {'row': 2, 'instructions': 'Inc in each st around (12 sts)'}, {'row': 3, 'instructions': 'Sc in each st around (12 sts)'}, {'row': 4, 'instructions': 'Repeat Row 3'}, {'row': 5, 'instructions': 'Inc in each st around (24 sts)'}, {'row': 6, 'instructions': 'Sc in each st around (24 sts)'}, {'row': 7, 'instructions': 'Repeat Row 6'}, {'row': 8, 'instructions': 'Sc in the next 6 sts, dec, repeat 3 times (20 sts)'}, {'row': 9, 'instructions': 'Sc in each st around (20 sts)'}, {'row': 10, 'instructions': 'Repeat Row 9'}, {'row': 11, 'instructions': 'Sc in the next 5 sts, dec, repeat 3 times (16 sts)'}, {'row': 12, 'instructions': 'Sc in each st around (16 sts)'}, {'row': 13, 'instructions': 'Repeat Row 12'}, {'row': 14, 'instructions': 'Sc in the next 4 sts, dec, repeat 3 times (12 sts)'}, {'row': 15, 'instructions': 'Sc in each st around (12 sts)'}, {'row': 16, 'instructions': 'Repeat Row 15'}, {'row': 17, 'instructions': 'Sc in the next 3 sts, dec, repeat 3 times (9 sts)'}, {'row': 18, 'instructions': 'Sc in each st around (9 sts)'}, {'row': 19, 'instructions': 'Repeat Row 18'}, {'row': 20, 'instructions': 'Sc in the next 2 sts, dec, repeat 3 times (6 sts)'}, {'row': 21, 'instructions': 'Sc in each st around (6 sts)'}, {'row': 22, 'instructions': 'Repeat Row 21'}, {'row': 23, 'instructions': 'Dec 3 times (3 sts)'}, {'row': 24, 'instructions': 'Fasten off and weave in ends.'}, {'row': 25, 'instructions': 'Attach safety eyes to Row 9-10.'}, {'row': 26, 'instructions': 'Attach keyring to top of jellyfish for hanging.'}], 'notes': ['To make the jellyfish larger or smaller, simply continue or stop increasing rounds accordingly.', 'Feel free to get creative with different yarn colors for a unique look!', 'Safety eyes are recommended for amigurumi projects, but you can also embroider eyes with black yarn if preferred.']}