Crochet Amigurumi Octopus Pattern For Desk Decor

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:

1. 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.
2. Round 1:
   • 8 sc in the magic ring.
   • Pull the tail to close the ring.
3. Round 2:
   • 2 sc in each stitch (inc in each stitch around) - 16 sc.
   • 
4. Round 3:
   • 1 sc in the first stitch, inc in the next stitch; repeat around - 24 sc.
5. Round 4:
   • 1 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the second stitch, inc in the third stitch; repeat around - 32 sc.
6. Rounds 5-9:
   • 1 sc in each stitch around (no increase) - 32 sc per round.
7. Round 10:
   • 1 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the second stitch, dec in the next two stitches - 24 sc.

Eyes:

1. 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:

1. 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.
2. Repeat:
   • Repeat tentacle steps for a total of 8 tentacles.

Finishing the Body:

1. 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.
2. 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):

1. Row 1:
   • Ch 9.
   • In 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each stitch across - 8 sc.
2. Rows 2-3:
   • Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each stitch across - 8 sc.
   • Finish off and weave in ends.
3. 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):

1. 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.
2. 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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