Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern For The Softest Cuddles

Create the cuddliest, most huggable sea creature you've ever seen. While there are many adorable crochet toys out there, few can match the unique charm and soothing texture of this delightful octopus. Crafted with velvety Premier parfait chunky yarn, this amigurumi becomes a squishy amigurumi companion perfect for stress relief and warm cuddles.

Its inviting tentacles and friendly face, complete with optional safety eyes, bring a special charisma that's hard to resist. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or picking up the hook for the first time, this pattern will become a treasured addition to your amigurumi collection.

Making The Crochet Cute Octopus Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Crochet hook (5 mm recommended for specified yarn)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• 12 mm safety eyes (or you can sew on eyes if preferred)
• Weight 6 yarn (example used: Premier parfait chunky yarn; note that using smaller yarn will result in a smaller octopus)
• Stuffing

Step by step Pattern

Magic Ring:

1. Make a slip knot: Create an X with your yarn over your finger, insert the hook through the top of the X, and pull the other side of the X through to complete the knot. Tighten by pulling both ends of the yarn.
2. Chain two: Pull yarn through the loop once and then a second time. The first chain will act as your magic ring.

Round 1:

3. Do six single crochets into the magic ring.

Round 2:

4. Do six increases (two single crochets in one stitch), to total 12 stitches.

Round 3:

5. Pattern (single crochet, increase) repeated six times for a total of 18 stitches.

Round 4:

6. Pattern (single crochet in the first and second stitches, increase in the next stitch) repeated six times for a total of 24 stitches.

Round 5:

7. Pattern (three single crochets, increase) repeated six times for a total of 30 stitches.

Rounds 6-8:

8. Single crochet around the entire round three times, without increasing (30 stitches each round).

Round 9:

9. Pattern (three single crochets, decrease) repeated six times to reduce to 24 stitches.

Round 10:

10. Pattern (two single crochets, decrease) repeated six times to reduce to 18 stitches.

Tentacles Round:

11. Work into only the front loops of each stitch for this round.
12. Begin with a slip stitch into the first front loop, then chain 10.
13. Perform 9 increases (two single crochets in each chain) along the chain, then slip stitch into the original stitch's front loop.
14. Slip stitch into the next stitch (which will not have a tentacle) and repeat the process for the remaining tentacles.

Adding Safety Eyes:

15. Place safety eyes between rounds 5 and 8, approximately 6-7 stitches apart. Secure the backings.

Next Round (after tentacles):

16. This round will be worked into the back loops only left from the previous round. The pattern is (single crochet, decrease) repeated six times in the back loops only.

Stuffing:

17. Firmly stuff the octopus to maintain shape.

Finishing:

18. Perform decreases across the round until only six stitches remain.
19. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail, and 'finish off' by pulling the tail all the way through the last loop.
20. Sew the opening closed by threading the yarn through the front loops of the remaining stitches, then pulling tight to close. Hide the remaining yarn end inside the octopus.

Final Adjustments:

• Curl the tentacles tighter if necessary for the desired look.