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Easy Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern Step By Step

July 28, 2024 by admin Leave a Comment

Making a crochet octopus amigurumi is a fun and creative project, perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters. Using simple crochet techniques like single crochet, increases, and decreases, you can create a cute little octopus with a round body and curly tentacles.

Easy Crochet Octopus Pattern

Easy Crochet Octopus Pattern

This pattern incorporates basic steps such as forming a magic loop, crocheting in rounds, and finishing with some adorable facial features. Whether you want to add expressive eyes or a charming smile, each octopus you make can have its unique personality. It's a delightful project for gifting or adding a touch of whimsy to your home!

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn (100% cotton) in your choice of main color, white for eyes, and optional black for eye details.
  • Size G (4mm) crochet hook.
  • Needle (for sewing it closed, no specific type required).
  • Scissors.
  • Stuffing material.
  • Optional: Safety eyes (6mm or 8mm).

Stitches & Techniques Used:

  • Magic loop
  • Single crochet (sc)
  • Increase (inc) - make two single crochets in the same stitch.
  • Invisible decrease (inv dec) - decrease using the front loops only.
  • Bobble stitch for the eyes (mini bobble stitch method provided).

Easy Crochet Octopus Pattern

Pattern:

Round 1: Magic Loop

  • Start with a magic loop.
  • Make 6 sc into the loop.
  • Pull the loop tight.

Round 2: Increase

  • Inc in each stitch around (12 sc).

For Round 3: Single Crochet, Increase

  • Sc in the next stitch, inc in the following stitch, repeat - around (18 sc).

Round 4-6: Single Crochet Around

  • Sc in each stitch around (18 sc each round).
  • You may add the face in Round 5 or 6 after completing 10 stitches in the round.

Round 7: Seven Single Crochets, Invisible Decrease

  • Sc in the next 7 stitches, inv dec, repeat - once more (16 sc).
  • If adding the face, add after 9 stitches.

For Round 8: Single Crochet Around

  • Sc in each stitch around (16 sc).

Easy Crochet Octopus Pattern

Round 9: Single Crochet Around

  • Sc in each stitch around (16 sc).

For Round 10: Tentacles

  • Work only in the front loops.
  • Slip stitch in the next stitch, chain 1, 3 double crochets in the next stitch, slip stitch in the same stitch, repeat - around for each tentacle.

Round 11: Working in the Back Loops Only

  • Two single crochets and an invisible decrease all the way around (12 stitches).

Closing Round:

  • Six sharp decreases around (using only front loops, decrease across two stitches).

 

Finalizing:

  • Cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Pull the yarn through the loop and sew the opening closed using the tail. Add stuffing before fully closing.
  • Add safety eyes or embroider eyes and mouth as desired.

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