Crochet Baby Octopus Amigurumi Pattern Free

With a soft pink hue and squishy tentacles, the Crochet Baby Octopus Amigurumi brings a splash of cuteness to any room. This snuggly sea creature is crafted using plush yarn, giving it a gentle texture perfect for little hands to explore. With easy-to-follow steps, you'll create a charming octopus that sports adorable safety eyes and a tiny embroidered smile. Once complete, this amigurumi cuddly companion becomes an ideal gift for babies or a sweet addition to a nautical-themed nursery.

Crochet Baby Octopus

Crochet Baby Octopus Amigurumi Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Pink plush yarn
• Security eyes
• Black yarn for mouth embroidery
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Fiberfill

Step by step Pattern

Head:

1. Start: Create a slip knot and chain 2.
2. Round 1: Skip the first chain. Work 8 single crochets (sc) in the second chain from your hook. Pull the bit of yarn to close the gap.
3. Round 2: Working in a spiral, increase in every stitch from the previous round for a total of 16 stitches. (An increase consists of 2 sc in the same stitch.)
4. Round 3: Start with a sc in the first stitch, then work 1 sc, 1 increase repeat around for a total of 24 stitches.
5. Rounds 4-7: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for a total of 24 stitches per round.
6. Adding Eyes: Insert security eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, approximately five stitches apart.

Base of the Head:

1. Making the Base: Repeat Rounds 1, 2, and 3 for the base.
2. Joining: Once both pieces are complete, join the head and the base with a round of sc stitches, making sure they're aligned correctly.
3. Stuffing: Before completely sealing the head and base, fill the head with fiberfill. Finish sealing.

Tentacles:

1. Creating a Tentacle: Start with a double crochet cluster in one stitch by pulling up loops three times in the same stitch but only completing the first part of the double crochet. Repeat the cluster in the next stitch. You should have seven loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all seven loops, chain one, then slip stitch in the next stitch.
2. Repeat: Make a total of eight tentacles around the base.

Final Touches:

1. Embroidering the Mouth: Using black yarn, embroider a smile beneath the eyes by threading the yarn through the stitches and securing it in place.
2. Finishing Off: Weave in any loose ends.

Notes:

• Be sure to place the stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of your rounds since you're working in a spiral.
• Adjust the placement and number of stitches between the eyes based on your preference for a personalized touch.
• Use fiberfill moderately to ensure the octopus has a soft, cuddly texture without overstuffing.

This detailed pattern should guide you through creating your own crochet baby octopus. Be sure to check the video tutorial for any additional tips and visual guidance provided by the creator!