Easy and Fun Free Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern – Kids Friendly

Untie your creativity with our free crochet octopus amigurumi pattern, a delightful way to add quirky charm to your collection or surprise a loved one!

These innovative patterns are perfect for crafters of all skill levels, transforming simple yarn into quirky sea creatures that can brighten any room. Whether used as adorable decor, heartfelt gifts, or playful toys for children, these octopuses bring joy and a touch of magic. The rhythmic act of crocheting offers a calming escape, while the finished product delivers a satisfying sense of accomplishment. By adding these whimsical octopuses to your projects, you introduce a unique charm and boundless creativity.

Crochet Octopus Amigurumi

Unlock your creativity with our free crochet octopus amigurumi patterns, designed to ignite imagination and fun in every stitch. With endless color choices and customizable features even for your handmade gifting , each octopus becomes a personalized masterpiece, adding a splash of playful artistry to any space. Immerse yourself in this entertaining and rewarding craft today!

 

Materials Needed:

• Crochet hook
• Scissors
• Sewing or darning needle
• Stitch marker (a bobby pin can be used)
• Polyfill stuffing
• Bulky yarn
• 12 mm safety eyes

Abbreviations and Terminology:

• Single Crochet (sc)
• Increase (inc)
• Decrease (dec)
• Magic Ring
• Stitch (st)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Fastening Off
• Front Loop Only (FLO)
• Back Loop Only (BLO)

Pattern Instructions:

Head:

• Magic Ring: Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. [Row 1]
• Increase Round: 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc). [Row 2]
• Increase to 18: [1 sc, inc] x6 (18 sc). [Row 3]
• Increase to 24: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sc). [Row 4]
• Last Increase: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sc).[Row 5]

Straight Rounds: Sc in each stitch around for 5 rows (30 sc per row). Work these off camera. [Rows 6-10]

Decrease Round: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24 sc).[Row 11]

• Insert Safety Eyes: Place between rows 7 and 8, six stitches apart.
• Back Loop Decrease: Working in BLO, perform 12 decreases around (12 sc). [Row 12]
• Stuffing: Fill the octopus to your desired firmness.
• Closing Decreases: Perform 6 decreases around (6 sc). [Row 13]

Finish: Slip stitch into the next stitch, cut a tail, and sew the opening closed.

Tentacles:

• Merging: Holding your octopus upside-down, insert your crochet hook into one of the front loops, attach your yarn and in the same stitch, work 5 dc.
• Forming a Tentacle: Skip a stitch, then slip stitch into the next. Each tentacle occupies three stitches.
• Repeat for Each Tentacle: Continue creating tentacles around the octopus.
• Finalize: Weave in all ends to finish.