Dive into the deep sea of creativity with this Octopus Amigurumi Free Pattern! Inspired by the elegance of the betta fish and the charm of ocean creatures, this unique crochet project brings together vibrant colors and soft textures in one adorable octopus design. Whether you’re an amigurumi enthusiast or just looking for your next aquatic-themed craft, this crochet tutorial offers step-by-step instructions that are beginner-friendly yet detailed enough for seasoned crocheters. Make your own whimsical sea friend today and add a splash of cuteness to your handmade collection!
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What we’ll need:
Plush yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby, color no. 80356 (lilac), approximately half a skein
3.5 mm crochet hook
Universal stuffing for toys
Black safety eyes, 12 mm
A small piece of black yarn for embroidering the mouth
A good mood and…
Abbreviations (US terms):
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – chain
(…) * 6 – repeat the sequence in brackets 6 times
(…) = … – total number of stitches in that round
PATTERN – Amigurumi Octopus
Amigurumi Octopus – Let’s begin:
1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (sc, inc) * 6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
7: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
8-12: 42 sc (each round)
13: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
14: 36 sc
15: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
🔹 At this stage, attach the 12 mm safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12, leaving 5 stitches between them. Stuff the piece. – Amigurumi Octopus
16: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
17: In this round, we crochet 8 legs evenly around the base: Sc 1
From the next stitch, make a chain of 30: – Amigurumi Octopus
In the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc
In each of the next 10 chains: 2 sc in each (20 sc total)
Then: (sc, inc) * 8
Then: 2 sc → leg is done
Now sc 2 on the base and repeat the leg from the next stitch.
Repeat from * to * until you have 8 legs total.
18: 24 sc Stuff the piece.
19: (sc, dec) * 8 (16)
20: 8 dec (8) Pull the remaining stitches tight and hide the yarn tail inside the toy – Amigurumi Octopus.
Between rounds 14 and 15, embroider a smile.
Admire your work! See you next time! Yours truly, – Amigurumi Octopus
