Crocheted octopus
Today, let’s dive into the world of amigurumi with a delightful creation: a crocheted octopus. This charming pattern, brought to you by Zsuzsi Széll, promises both fun and creativity. Get your hooks ready, as we explore how to craft this adorable underwater friend!
Crocheted Octopus Pattern
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Supplies:
- Yarn in two colors: one for the octopus body and one for its eyes
- Crochet hook that matches the yarn of your choice
- Needle for sewing
- Scissors
- Two safety eyes
Stitches and abbreviations (US crochet terms):
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- ch – chain
Crocheted Octopus Pattern
Body of the octopus
- Start with 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Work 2 sc in each st around (12)
- (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times (18)
- (sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times (24)
- (sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times (30)
- (sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times (36)
- (sc in next 5 st, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times (42)
- (sc in next 6 st, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times (48)
- (sc in next 7 st, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times (54)
- (sc in next 8 st, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times (60)
11-15. sc in each st around
16. (sc in next 8 st, dec) repeat 6 times (54)
17. sc in each st around (54)
18. (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 6 times (48)
19. sc in each st around (48)
20. (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 6 times (42)
21. sc in each st around (42)
22. (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times (36)
23. sc in each st around (36)
24. (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times (30)
25-30. sc in each st around (30)
Stuff the piece.
- (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times (24)
- sc in each st around (24)
Do not cut the yarn. Let’s make the tentacles. The entire round is crocheted in the front loops only.
- Ch 51. Starting in the third chain from the hook, 1 hdc in the third chain, 2 hdc in the next 48 st. Sc in each of the next 3 front loops, ch 51. Starting in the third chain from the hook, 1 hdc, 2 hdc in the next 48 st.
Repeat the instructions until you have 8 tentacles. Close with two sc in front loops.
Bottom of the octopus
1. Start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
2. work 2 sc in each st around (12)
3. (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times (18)
4. (sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times (24)
Turn the octopus upside down and find the free back loops. Sew the bottom part using these back loops. Before completing the closure, stuff the octopus well.
Cut the yarn and weave in the end.
Crocheted Octopus Eyes
Start crocheting with the main color of the octopus
- Begin with 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Work 2 sc in each stitch around (12)
- (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times (18)
- (sc in next 5 st, 2 sc in next st) repeat 3 times (21)
- sc in each stitch around. Continue with the white color
6-7. sc in each stitch around
8. (5 sc, dec) x3 (18).
Fill the eye with fiberfill
9. (sc in next stitch, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
10. dec x6 (6)
Leave a yarn tail for sewing. Sew the eyes onto the head.
Your crochet octopus is ready!
For more aquatic animal patterns, check out the aquatic world album