Looking for a super quick and easy to make crochet project? Create a cute little octopus that you can turn into a keychain, last-minute gift or a good luck charm. You decide with this easy amigurumi pattern!
This crochet pattern has a lot of room for creativity. Experiment in hook and yarn size to make miniature squids or even XL sized squids with fluffy or chenille/velvet yarn.
Feel free to share your results and pictures on social media. Don't forget to tag me @CrochetHappyPlushie :)
US terminology is used for this pattern.
Difficulty: Experienced Beginner
List of materials
2mm hook
3,5mm safety eyes (or 5mm for chenille yarn)
Cotton yarn (Anna & Clara by Sostrene Grene)
- Light pink
Thinner thread e.g. Sweet Treat by scheepjes
- Light blue and yellow
Embroidery needle for finishing off
Polyfill stuffing
Fabric glue (for attaching starfish - optional)
Octopus
1 | sc6 in mr | 6 |
2 | *inc* | 12 |
3 | *sc, inc* | 18 |
4 | *sc2, inc* | 24 |
5 | *sc3, inc* | 30 |
6-10 | sc around x5 | 30 |
11 | *sc3, dec* | 24 |
12 | sc around | 24 |
13 | In BLO – *sc2, dec* | 18 |
| Place eyes in row 8 with 7 st in between | |
14 | *sc, dec* | 12 |
15 | *dec* | 6 |
| Leave a long tail and sew hole closed. Cut yarn. | |
Tentacles
Insert hook into a front loop from row 13. | | |
1 | *2hdc* | 36 |
| Leave a tail to finish off and tuck in ends. | |
Starfish
Use thinner thread
1 | sc5 in mr | 5 |
2 | slst, *ch2, slst in prev st, slst* | |
| You'll end up with a 5 pointed starfish. Finish off and tuck in ends. Cut yarn. Attach to octopus with glue or sew it on. | |
Happy birthday to your cute little octopus!
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