Crochet Baby Octopus Pattern (Best Gift For Marine Lover)

Doesn't matter if you're a fan of marine creatures or not, you're going to fall in love with these crocheted baby octopus amigurumi. Whether you use them as cute ornaments, fun pencil toppers, unique gift charms, or something else, these super soft and squishy creations are just perfect. Plus, they're a great project for using up those leftover yarn scraps. Let's grab our crochet hooks and start making these adorable little octopuses together!

This delightful project is quick, fun, and highly adaptable to any yarn of your choice, allowing for personalization and creativity. After completing the mother octopus this simple crochet pattern guides for making her adorable babies, which feature distinctive tentacles and a charm all their own. Using basic crochet stitches, you can create a set of these tiny sea creatures in various colours and textures, making each one truly unique. Enjoy bringing these little octopuses to life, a project that promises cuteness and satisfaction.

Making The Crochet Baby Octopus

Materials Needed

• Sweet Snuggles light yarn from Michaels (or your yarn of choice)
• 5.5-millimetre crochet hook
• 12-millimeter safety eyes
• Scissors
• Polyester stuffing (e.g. from Walmart)
• Stitch marker (or a bobby pin)
• Yarn needle (optional)

Step by step Pattern

Magic Ring Alternative (Round 1)

1. Make a slip knot and chain two (ch 2).
2. Work seven single crochet stitches (sc) into the second chain from the hook.
3. Do not join, work in a continuous round. This will be the start of the baby octopus head.

Round 2 (Increases)

1. Work two single crochet stitches into each stitch around (14 sc in total).

Rounds 3 and 4 (Creating the Sphere Shape)

1. Work one single crochet stitch in each stitch around (14 sc in each round).

Round 5 (Creating the Bottom of the Head)

1. Start by making one single crochet stitch.
2. Then make a decrease by using three invisible decrease techniques: Use the front loops of the next two stitches, yarn under, and complete the decrease.
3. Repeat around resulting in a sequence of one single crochet stitch followed by three decreases, reducing the number of stitches to a total of 8 around.

Placing Safety Eyes

• Place the safety eyes between rounds 3 and 4, either close together or slightly apart, depending on your preference.

Creating the Tentacles (Round 6)

1. Working into the front loops only of the head, start the round with a slip stitch.
2. For each tentacle: Chain two, work a slip stitch into the second chain from the hook, then slip stitch into the front loop of the next stitch in the head.
3. Repeat this step until you have 8 tentacles around.

Finishing

1. Cut the yarn, leaving enough tail to sew the bottom. Sew the opening closed by threading through the remaining back loops.
2. Attach a yarn needle or use a crochet hook to bring the yarn through your work to hide the tail.
3. Stuff the octopus head before closing, making sure not to overstuff.
4. After securely fastening the bottom, weave in any tails.

Secure the Eyes

• Add the washers to the safety eyes on the inside of the octopus to secure them in place.