Welcome to my very first crochet pattern. I started doing a few craft fairs as a side hustle, and an excuse to crochet more! One of my biggest lessons learned, was that people really seem to want small purchases. In looking for a little octopus pattern, there were several that were just too big, and they usually had a bumpy layer instead of actual tentacles, so I created my own pattern.
I plan to sell each octopus for around $3 at an upcoming craft fair and am optimistic that they will be a popular way to buy something for kids, without breaking the bank. The pattern was made to use Bernat Blanket Yarn and a size J hook. However, this pattern is very flexible, and will work with different types of yarn or hooks (see below).
Materials:
- Yarn – thick or regular worsted weight
- Hook – G, H, I or J all work great
- Stitch marker
- Safety eyes – I used 8 mm eyes with the blanket yarn
- Poly-fil stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Stitches:
- Ch = Chain
- SC = Single crochet
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
- FLO = Front loop only
- BLO = Back loop only
- Dec = Decrease (invisible decrease recommended)
Other Notes:
- This pattern starts with single crochet stitches in the second chain from the hook. You can definitely use a magic ring/circle, but my plush amigurumi seem to turn out better this way.
- This pattern is worked in a continuous spiral, working the first stitch of each round above the first stitch of the previous round (that’s the one that you need to mark).
- Rounds 6 and 7 are a little tricky, working with the front loops or the back loops. I recommend feeling the stitches if your eyes aren’t working for this.
- The number in parentheses, at the end of each round, represents the total number of stitches that you should have in that round.
Squirt The Mini Octopus Pattern
Round 1: Ch 2, then do 4 SC in the second chain from the hook (4).
Round 2: Inc in all 4 stitches (8).
Round 3: (SC, Inc) x 4 (12).
Round 4: SC in all stitches (12).
Round 5: SC in all stitches (12).
Round 6: This is the tentacle round. Mark the back loop of the first stitch for later reference. FLO SC, *(Sl St FLO, Ch 3, Sl St 2nd Ch from hook, Sl St 3rd Ch from hook, Sl St FLO)*, Repeat * * 3 times, Sl St FLO, Sl St FLO, Repeat * * 4 times, FLO SC.
(2 St St, 2 SC, 8 tentacles) You should have two groups of four tentacles, separating by two stitches in the front and back.
If you have been working on this little octopus inside out, now is the time to flip it around
Add the safety eyes above each front tentacle, around the bottom of Round 3. Stuff body.
Round 7: This is a little tricky (especially if using dark yarn) SC in the back loops of Round 5 (12).
Round 8: (Dec) x 6 (4).
Round 9: Tie off. Use tapestry needle to sew into the middle through the front loop of the remaining stitches. Knot and sew the end through your little octopus. You’re Done!
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Disclaimer: You may not reproduce this pattern for any reason without written consent. You may share the link to this pattern and can sell anything you make with this pattern.
Finally, check this adorable little Squirt, made with regular worsted-weight yarn!
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