Creating a little cute octopus amigurumi is a fun and rewarding crochet project perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. This free pattern guides you step-by-step to make an adorable handmade toy that’s great as a gift or decoration. free crochet patternsYou may also like more amigurumi patterns.Welcome to the world of adorable amigurumi crafts! We’re thrilled to share our free pattern for a ‘Little Cute Octopus Amigurumi.’ This charming amigurumi free pattern project is perfect for crafters of all levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. Dive into the art of crochet as we guide you through each step, helping you create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece.
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Materials and Tools
- Yarn: Iris PNC named after S. M. Kirov
(25 g / 150 m, 100% mercerized cotton) You can use any similar yarn you have available. - Crochet hook: 1.25 mm
(or a hook suitable for your yarn and tension) - Stuffing material
- Stuffing tool
- Sewing needles (tapestry needles with blunt ends)
- Scissors
- Safety eyes: 3 mm round (with stems)
(can be replaced with buttons, beads, or crocheted eyes) - Oil or dry pastels for shading
- Brushes
Abbreviations
(… ) – total stitch count
MR – magic ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
inc – increase
dec – decrease
(… ) × n – repeat n times
Head – Body
Worked in one piece
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc ×6 (12)
3: (1 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: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
9–13: 48 sc
14: (6 sc, dec) ×6 (42)
15–18: 42 sc
19: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
20–22: 36 sc
23: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
24: 30 sc
25: (4 sc, dec) ×5 (25)
26: 25 sc
27: (3 sc, dec) ×5 (20)
Do not cut the yarn. Continue directly with the tentacles, working into the front loops of the last round.
Tentacles
Chain 42.
Starting from the second chain from the hook, crochet 2–3 sc in each chain so the chain twists.
Make 8 tentacles in total.
Distribute them evenly across the 20 stitches as follows:
- 1 tentacle, 1 sc
- 2 tentacles, 2 sc
- 3 tentacles, 1 sc
- 4 tentacles, 2 sc
- 5 tentacles, 1 sc
- 6 tentacles, 2 sc
- 7 tentacles, 1 sc
- 8 tentacles, 2 sc
Do not cut the yarn.
Add stuffing before continuing.
Bottom
28: BLO (2 sc, dec) ×5 (15)
29: (1 sc, dec) ×5 (10)
30: dec ×5 (5)
Cut the yarn, pull it through the opening, tighten, and hide the end.
Eyes
You can make the eyes identical, but slightly different eyes give a cuter look.
First Eye
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc ×6 (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5: 24 sl st
Leave a tail for sewing.
Second Eye
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc ×6 (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4: 18 sl st
Leave a tail for sewing.
Pupils
6 sc in MR
Leave a tail for sewing.
You may also use felt, buttons, beads, or ready-made eyes.
Assembly
- Position and sew the eyes securely
- Embroider the mouth and eyebrows
- Add shading and decorative details if desired
🧶 Your amigurumi octopus is ready!