Introduction
Welcome to the world of crochet! This free pattern will guide you in creating a delightful amigurumi octopus that can be customized in various colors. It’s a quick project that will bring joy to anyone who receives it!
Project Details
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Finished Size: Approximately 5 cm in height
Materials
- DK weight yarn in your choice of colors (light blue for the body, dark blue for the dots)
- Size 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Two 7 mm safety eyes
- Polyester stuffing
- Yarn needle for sewing
- Scissors
- Blush or pink makeup for cheek color
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – single crochet increase
- dec – single crochet decrease
- sl st – slip stitch
- rnd – round
Pattern
Head and Body
Rnd 1: sc 6 into a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: sc in each st around [24]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 7-11: sc in each st around [30]
Rnd 12: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 13: sc in each st around [24]
Insert safety eyes between rnds 9 & 10, about 6 sts apart. Start stuffing the head firmly.
Rnd 14: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 15: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 16: dec until the opening is closed [6]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Limbs
With the head facing down, working in the front loops of rnd 13, attach yarn and ch 15, starting in the 3rd ch from the hook, 1 dc in each ch across until end of ch (13 dc), skip 2 st on rnd 13, sl st. Repeat this process for a total of 8 limbs.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Tiny Dots
1st dot: sc 5 into a magic ring [5]. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
2nd dot: sc 6 into a magic ring [6]. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
3rd dot: sc 7 into a magic ring [7]. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the dots on the head as desired.
Use black thread to embroider features and apply blush for cheeks.
Assembly
Position the limbs evenly around the base of the octopus’s body and sew securely. Add your decorative dots as you like!
Final Notes
Feel free to experiment with colors and make your octopus a unique creation. Remember to share your finished work with the hashtags #AmigurumiOctopus and #BadooMobile.
Pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net
Copyright Notice
This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not reproduce or distribute the pattern without permission. You may sell finished products made from this pattern, but credit must be given to the original creator.
Finished Octopus Amigurumi – Color Variations and Accessories
