Learn how to create a charming crochet amigurumi octopus with this easy-to-follow pattern! This delightful sea creature can be customized with colorful safety eyes and optional spots or a bow for a fun, personalized touch. Perfect as a quick handmade gift, decorative piece, or even to sell at markets, the squishy octopus is a joy to make and display. Follow the straightforward steps and enjoy bringing this adorable ocean friend to life!
How To Crochet Amigurumi Octopus
Materials Required:
- Two different colors of yarn (main color and a contrasting color for the bow or spots)
- Big Twist Posh Yarn (weight 5 bulky yarn recommended)
- US H (5 mm) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- 20 mm safety eyes (sparkly back or black as preferred)
- Stitch marker
- Fiber fill for stuffing
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (2 stitches together using front loops only)
Body:
- Create Magic Ring:
- Wrap the yarn around three fingers and cross it over.
- Insert the hook under the top yarn piece and pull through.
- Remove from fingers and ch 1 to secure the ring.
- Round 1:
- 8 sc in the magic ring.
- Pull the tail to close the ring.
- Round 2:
- 2 sc in each stitch (inc in each stitch around) - 16 sc.
- Round 3:
- 1 sc in the first stitch, inc in the next stitch; repeat around - 24 sc.
- Round 4:
- 1 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the second stitch, inc in the third stitch; repeat around - 32 sc.
- Rounds 5-9:
- 1 sc in each stitch around (no increase) - 32 sc per round.
- Round 10:
- 1 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the second stitch, dec in the next two stitches - 24 sc.
Eyes:
- Attach Eyes:
- Place the eyes between Rounds 8 and 9.
- Position them with about 2 stitches between them.
- Secure with the safety backs.
- Optionally, add a little white yarn around the eyes for additional detailing: Secure the white yarn in place by pulling through the top of the eye, traveling down ¾ way, pulling back through, and securing with knots inside the body.
Tentacles:
- Tentacle:
- Ch 11.
- Starting from the second chain from the hook, 2 dc in each chain across (total of 20 dc).
- Skip the next stitch on the body round (Round 10).
- Attach the tentacle by slip stitching into the front loop of the next two stitches.
- Repeat:
- Repeat tentacle steps for a total of 8 tentacles.
Finishing the Body:
- Round 11:
- Using back loops of unworked stitches from Round 10, 1 sc in the first stitch, dec in the next two stitches; repeat around - 16 sc.
- Start stuffing with fiber fill.
- Round 12:
- Dec around (in front loops) - 8 sc.
- Cut yarn, pull tail, and weave through front loops of the remaining stitches to close the hole.
- Secure with a few stitches.
Bow (Optional):
- Row 1:
- Ch 9.
- In 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each stitch across - 8 sc.
- Rows 2-3:
- Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each stitch across - 8 sc.
- Finish off and weave in ends.
- Middle:
- Wrap yarn around center multiple times.
- Secure it.
- Use long tail to sew onto the octopus.
Attaching the Bow:
- Sew the bow onto the octopus where desired.
Spots (Optional):
- Spot:
- Create a magic ring.
- 6 sc into the ring.
- Slip stitch to the first sc to close the ring.
- Cut yarn with a long tail.
- Attach:
- Make three spots and sew them onto the top of the octopus’s head.
Conclusion:
- Weave in and secure all ends.
- Enjoy your finished crochet octopus!
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