Crochet Amigurumi Octopus Wearing Headphones Pattern

Octopuses are known for their intelligence and ability to blend into any environment. But have you ever seen an octopus with headphones? That's exactly what this crochet amigurumi project brings to life! This adorable octopus isn't just any amigurumi underwater creature; it's one that enjoys jamming to its favorite tunes, thanks to the cute headphones it's wearing.

The pattern is straightforward, making it perfect for all skill levels. You'll start with crafting a round body, followed by creating its tentacles that give it that signature octopus silhouette. Then, the fun part fashioning tiny headphones to sit atop its head! This amigurumi octopus with headphones not only makes for a charming decoration but could also be a whimsical gift for music lovers and sea creature enthusiasts alike.

Crochet Amigurumi Octopus Wearing Headphones Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn
• Crochet hook – Size not mentioned, select based on your yarn's recommendation
• Stuffing material
• Yarn needle
• Glue (optional, for assembling)

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc two together)
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch

Step by step Guide

Body:

1. Magic Ring: Make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull yarn tight, sl st into the first st to join.
2. Row 1: ch 1, (inc) x 6, sl st to join. (12 sc)
3. Row 2: ch 1, (sc, inc) x 6, sl st to join. (18 sc)
4. Row 3: ch 1, (sc in next 2 st, inc) x 6, sl st to join. (24 sc)
5. Row 4: ch 1, (sc in next 3 st, inc) x 6, sl st to join. (30 sc)

1. Rows 5 – 10: ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join. (30 sc each row)
2. Row 11: ch 1, (sc in next 3 st, dec over next 2 st) x 6, sl st to join. (24 sc)
3. Row 12: ch 1, working in back loops only, (sc in next 2 st, dec over next 2 st) x 6, sl st to join. Begin stuffing the body after this row. (18 sc)
4. Final Row: ch 1, working through both loops, (sc, dec) x 6, sl st to join. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing.

To close the body, weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining 12 sc, pull tight to close, and secure the end.

Tentacles (Make 12 using the front loops left from an earlier row):

1. Insert hook into a front loop, ch 3, 3 hdc in the same st. Remove hook from loop, insert hook into the st next to the ch 3, pull the loop through the st, ch 3 and sl st in the next st to finish the tentacle. Repeat around for all tentacles.

Eyes and Mouth:

• Glue or sew eyes onto the 7th row of the body, and form the mouth onto the 8th row using a different color yarn or embroidery thread.

Headphones (Make 2):

1. Magic Ring: Make a magic ring, ch 2, 12 hdc into ring, pull yarn tight, sl st to join.
2. Row 1: ch 1, sc in each st around using back loops only, sl st to join. (12 sc)
3. Row 2: Repeat Row 1. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sew the headphones to the body or use glue if preferred.

Connecting Strip for Headphones:

• ch 12, starting from the second ch from the hook, sc in each chain across, ch 1, fasten off. Attach connecting strip across the headphones.

Finally, attach the headphones onto the octopus, and your amigurumi octopus wearing headphones is complete.