Are you ready to embark on a creative crochet adventure? If you love crafting and cuddly toys, you’re in for a treat! In this post, we’re excited to share our Octopus Toska Amigurumi free pattern with you.
Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting or knitting small stuffed creatures, has gained immense popularity among craft enthusiasts worldwide. Octopus Toska, with its squishy tentacles and adorable charm, is a fantastic addition to your amigurumi collection.
Whether you’re a seasoned crochet pro or just starting out, our step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process. All you need are some colorful yarns, a crochet hook, and a dash of creativity.
Get ready to crochet your way to cuteness! Let’s dive into the Octopus Toska Amigurumi pattern and bring this charming sea creature to life.
According to this master class, the toy measures 30 cm, depending on the density of your crochet, hook size, and the batch of yarn. I crochet fairly loosely, with a medium density.
You will need:
Plush yarn, Himalaya Dolphin Fane, or any leftover yarn you have. Or any other yarn.
Crochet hooks size 1.5mm and 2.5mm.
A pair of 20mm plastic or glass eyes (I use glass).
YarnArt Jeans yarn in any color for the hat.
Scissors.
Long needle.
Stuffing (polyfill, synthetic stuffing, synthetic beads, etc.).
Happy crocheting!
Abbreviations:
MR – Magic Ring
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
INC – Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
DEC – Decrease (Single Crochet 2 together)
SS – Slip Stitch
PATTERN
Inner Tentacles:
(Using a 2.5mm hook)
8 inner tentacle pieces and 8 outer tentacle pieces. Crochet each piece using a slip stitch and a chain stitch for turning.
(I used yellow for the inner part; you can use any colors you like to make a colorful octopus)
Row 1: Chain 35, in the 2nd chain from the hook SC, 32 SC, 3 SC in the last chain, turn and crochet 32 SC along the back side of the chain, SC, chain 1 (71 SC)
Row 2: 2 INC in HDC, 10 HDC, 10 HDC+2CH, 12 SC, 3 INC, 12 SC, 10 HDC+2CH, 10 HDC, 2 INC in HDC, SS (78 SC)
Cut the yarn, secure, and hide the end. Crochet 7 more pieces like this.
Outer Tentacles:
(Using a 2.5mm hook)
8 inner tentacle pieces and 8 outer tentacle pieces. Crochet each piece using a slip stitch and a chain stitch for turning.
(I used three colors for the outer part: gray, purple, and lavender; you can use any colors you like to make a colorful octopus)
Row 1: Chain 35, in the 2nd chain from the hook SC, 32 SC, 3 SC in the last chain, turn and crochet 32 SC along the back side of the chain, SC, chain 1 (71 SC)
Row 2: 2 INC in HDC, 10 HDC, 10 HDC+2CH, 12 SC, 3 INC, 12 SC, 10 HDC+2CH, 10 HDC, 2 INC in HDC, SS (78 SC)
Do not cut the yarn; continue crocheting. Join the outer and inner pieces with the wrong sides facing each other. Crochet 78 SC around. Cut the yarn, secure it.
Mark 6 SC on each tentacle (3 stitches away from the SS). Refer to the photo. This is for attaching the tentacles.
Head:
(Use any yarn color, 2.5mm hook)
Row 1: 6 SC in MR (6 SC)
Row 2: INC in each stitch (12 SC)
Row 3: (1 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (18 SC)
Row 4: (2 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (24 SC)
Row 5: (3 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (30 SC)
Row 6: (4 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (36 SC)
Row 7: (5 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (42 SC)
Row 8: (6 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (48 SC)
Row 9: Attach tentacles: (6 SC head + tentacle) repeat 6 times (48 SC)
Row 10: Crochet in the back loops only: (7 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (54 SC)
Row 11: (8 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (60 SC)
Row 12: (9 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (66 SC)
Row 13-22: 66 SC (10 rows)
Row 23: (9 SC, DEC) repeat 6 times (60 SC)
Row 24: 4 SC, DEC, (8 SC, DEC) repeat 5 times, 4 SC (54 SC)
Row 25: (7 SC, DEC) repeat 6 times (48 SC)
At this stage, set aside the head and start crocheting the skirt. Go back to Row 10 (where you crocheted in the back loops), attach yarn and crochet in the front loops only:
Row 1: 48 INC in HDC (96 HDC)
Row 2: 96 HDC
Cut the yarn, secure, and hide the end. Return to crocheting the head.
Row 26: 3 SC, DEC, (6 SC, DEC) repeat 5 times, 3 SC (42 SC)
Row 27: (5 SC, DEC) repeat 6 times (36 SC)
Attach the eyes between rows 17 and 18, with a distance of 9 SC between them.
Row 28: 2 SC, DEC, (4 SC, DEC) repeat 5 times, 2 SC (30 SC)
Row 29: (3 SC, DEC) repeat 6 times (24 SC)
Stuff the piece. I stuff the head fairly firmly but not excessively.
Row 30: (2 SC, DEC) repeat 6 times (18 SC)
Row 31: (1 SC, DEC) repeat 6 times (12 SC)
Row 32: 6 DEC (6 SC)
Cut the yarn, secure, and hide the end.
Make the tightening as shown in the photo.
Embroider the eyes, eyelids, mouth, and cheeks.
I made the hat using a free pattern from the internet:
Sew the hat on, adding some stuffing. Decorate as desired.
Your Octopus Toska is ready!
Thank you for your attention!
Enjoy the process!
