Eight tiny tentacles, one round little body, and a soft ocean mood – this octopus amigurumi is made for a slow and happy crochet break. You can turn it into a baby toy, a desk buddy, a small gift, or one more sea friend for your handmade underwater collection. Try it in orange and blue like the sample, or make a whole family of pastel octopuses in your favorite colors.
How to crochet Octopus Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld
Pattern by: @amiguworld
Picture: @amiguworld
Video: @amiguworld
Abbreviations:
R = round
mr = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
dec = decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
ch = chain
FO = Fasten off/finish off
FLO = Front loops only
BLO = Back loops only
[ ] = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( ) x 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
To crochet an amigurumi Octopus, you need:
– Yarn (2.5mm): light blue, orange
– 3.0 mm crochet hook
– Size eyes: 8mm
– Fiberfill for stuffing
– Sewing needle and scissors
Amigurumi Octopus
Free Crochet Patterns
Head
Start with light blue yarn
| R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
| R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
| R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 | [18] |
| R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 | [24] |
| R 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 | [30] |
| R 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 | [36] |
| R 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 | [42] |
| Insert the eyes between rounds 8 and 9, and 7 sts apart | |
| R 8-14: 42 sc (7 rounds) | [42] |
| R 15: (5 sc, dec) x 6 | [36] |
| R 16: (4 sc, dec) x 6 | [30] |
| R 17: (3 sc, dec) x 6 | [24] |
| R 18: (2 sc, dec) x 6 | [18] |
| Stuff with fiberfill | |
| R 19: (1 sc, dec) x 6 | [12] |
| R 20: dec x 6 | [6] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, and hide the tail.
How to crochet Octopus Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld
Siphon octopus
Start with orange yarn
| R 1: 6sc in mr | [6] |
| R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
How to crochet Octopus Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld
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Tentacles (make 8)
Start with light blue yarn
| R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
| R 2-4: 6 sc (4 rounds) | [6] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
How to crochet Octopus Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld
Your little octopus is ready to explore the ocean!
Keep it as a tiny desk friend, add it to a nursery corner, or make a few more in different colors for a soft underwater family. This is one of those small crochet projects that feels simple, cheerful, and easy to love.
Happy crocheting!
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