Crochet soft and Plump Squid Amigurumi Pattern No Sew

Enjoy Crochet Soft and Plump Squid Amigurumi—an adorable and charming addition to your handmade creations!

Bringing the ocean’s charm into your home this delightful pattern features a cuddly squid, perfect for adding a peachy of marine whimsy to any space. Ideal as a unique handmade gift or a playful addition to your own decor, this pattern offers easy-to-follow instructions. The soft and plump texture of this ocean buddy makes it a comforting plush toy for children and a quirky ornament for adults.

Its exquisite detailing showcases your crochet talents while providing a sense of accomplishment. The blend of practicality and creativity in this design ensures your finished amigurumi is a standout piece, ready to bring smiles and joy to all who see it. Its exquisite detailing and calming  soft purple color showcase your crochet talents while providing a sense of accomplishment.

Crochet Squid Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

• Size 6 bulky yarn (Honey Bunny Shine yarn with a sparkle recommended)
• 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Stitch marker or scrap yarn
• Fiberfill stuffing
• ~12-16 inches of medium weight yarn (color does not matter)
• Safety eyes (16 mm recommended)
• Darning needle

Stitches Used:

• Magic ring
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Treble crochet (tr)

Body:

Row 1:

• Create a magic ring and sc 8 inside the ring.
• Tighten the ring.

Row 2:

• Increase (2 sc in the same stitch) around. (16 sts)

In Row 3:

• Sc, increase repeat 8 times. (24 sts)

Row 4:

• Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)

Row 5:

• Sc in next 2 sts, increase repeat 8 times. (32 sts)

For Rows 6-11:

• Sc in each stitch around. (32 sts for each row)

Row 12:

• Sc in the next 6 sts, decrease repeat 4 times. (28 sts)

Row 13:

• Sc in each stitch around. (28 sts)

In Row 14:

• Sc in the next 5 sts, decrease repeat 4 times. (24 sts)

Rows 15-20:

• Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts for each row)
• After Row 20, stuff the body and place safety eyes between rows 9 and 10, ensuring 6 stitches gap between the eyes.

Row 21:

• Sc in next 4 sts, decrease repeat 4 times. (20 sts)

In Row 22:

• Sc in each stitch around. (20 sts)

Row 23:

• Sc in next 3 sts, decrease repeat 4 times. (16 sts)

Row 24:

• Sc in each stitch around. (16 sts)

For Row 25:

• Sc in next 2 sts, decrease repeat 4 times. (12 sts)
• Stuff the squid firmly.

Row 26:

• Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)

Row 27 (Final Row):

• Sc, decrease repeat 4 times. (8 sts)
• Finish stuffing and close the opening with a yarn tail.

Shaping the Face and Smile:

• Use black medium weight yarn and a darning needle to shape around the eyes and create a smile.

Top Fin:

• Create a triple crochet spine on the top from rows 17 to 27 and back down to 17.
• Start and end the fin with 3 tr stitches that transition to 3 dc, 2 hdc, and 6 sc, mirroring on both sides.

Tentacles:

Standard Tentacles (Make 8):

• Attach yarn to row 4 at the bottom.
• Chain 22, skip first 2 chains, and work back down with 2 dc in the third chain from the hook (count this as chain #1) followed by 1 dc in the next chain (count this as chain #2).
• Continue alternating 2 dc and 1 dc for the first 10 chains, then 1 dc in each remaining chain for a gentle curl at the end.
• Attach each tentacle by slip stitching to the body, skipping 2 stitches between each tentacle.

Long Tentacles (Make 2):

• Attach yarn to row 2 under the body, parallel to the eyes.
• Chain 27, then work back down the chain, starting with a hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc, then 19 sc for a longer tentacle.
• Finish with a slip stitch to the body.