Oh, have I got a treat for you today. I recently came across this amigurumi octopus pattern — let’s call it an ode to the deep blue, but with a whimsy twist. Each little octopus, with its safety eyes, seem to possess a unique personality, almost as if they’re about to scuttle off on an adventure the moment you turn your back. Choosing the colors is where the real magic happens, my friends.
Now, don’t get me started on the satisfaction that bubbles up when you finish attaching those safety eyes, as they gleam up at you, full of life. I’ll confess, there’s a certain joy in seeing a once inanimate skein of yarn transform under your very fingers into a creature brimming with charm and personality. Stitch by stitch, you can almost hear the gentle lapping of waves against the shore, the project becoming a serene escape.
For anyone who’s ever dreamt of diving into amigurumi or simply wants to add a squirt of joy to their crafting endeavors, this pattern is your beacon. Trust me, once you’ve hooked one, you’ll be tentacle-deep in crafting these cephalopodic cuties before you know it.
And that, my dear fellow artisans, is a wrap—or should I say, a wrap-around tentacle hug from your new aquatic companion.
Pattern Designer: Crochet._.Girl
Materials
- Yarn
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 5mm Safety eyes
- Keychain (optional)
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Ch – chain
() – number of total stitchers of that round
Tiny Octopus
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 inc, sc) * 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (1 inc, 2 sc) * 6 (24)
Rnd 5-9: 24 sc
Rnd 10: (4 ch, 3 sc into bottom 3 chs), 3 sc) * 6 (24 stitches woth 6 arms & legs)
**repeat () and 3 sc 6 times
Rnd 11: 24 sc ** sc into the 3 sc between the arms & legs, bring the yarn under the arms & legs
Rnd 12: (dc, 1 sc) * 8 (16)
Rnd 13: 8 dc (8)
If you’re a fan of crochet and cute animals, then this amigurumi octopus pattern is perfect for you!
With step-by-step instructions, even beginners can create their own cuddly cephalopod companion. Start by gathering your materials – colorful yarn, a crochet hook, stuffing, and safety eyes. Then follow the detailed instructions to create each individual tentacle before attaching them all together to form the body.
The end result? A charming little sea creature that’s sure to bring joy to anyone who sees it! Crocheting this amigurumi octopus offers an opportunity for creativity as well as relaxation.