Best Crochet Octopus For Beginners Free Pattern

Crochet octopuses are so cute for babies and kids!

You can whip up one of these toys in under an hour with this free crochet pattern.

The octopus head is made with a magic circle (magic ring), F hook (size 3.75 mm crochet hook), tapestry needle (yarn needle), stitch marker (optional) and worked in continuous rounds (single crochet stitch)and great for any skill level.

Made with worsted weight yarn (can also use cotton yarn, acrylic yarns, dk weight yarn, etc.), this mini octopus is an easy project and a great way to make a cute octopus crochet pattern.

The safety eyes add some cute character while also keeping this toy safe for babies and toddlers.

You can also use black yarn for the eyes for safety reasons.

 If you have never used safety eyes before give it a try!

Crochet octopus toys make a great gift and a great first time project for amigurumi projects. 

This is a great project and a great pattern for a beginner crocheter featuring basic stitches.

Makes great gifts for a little guy or girl or small child. 

The finished octopus measures: 5″ X 5″ for the body and 8″ for the curly tentacles, 13″ in total length.

Happy crocheting!

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Materials:

• Size F hook, 3.75 mm
• Medium worsted weight yarn (size 4)
• Small amount of black yarn for mouth
• Safety eyes
• Tapestry needle
• Stuffing

Measures: 5″ X 5″ for the body and 8″ for the legs, 13″ in total length.

Abbreviations:

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(es)

hk- hook

sc- single crochet

sc2tog- single crochet 2 together

sl st- slip stitch

Body:

Magic circle, ch 1

6 sc in circle.

***Continue to work in the round***

Row 1: 2 sc in each st around (12).

Row 2: sc in each st around (12).

Row 3: 2 sc in first, *sc in next, 2 sc,* repeat from * around (18).

Row 4: sc in each st around (18).

Row 5: 2 sc in first, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc,* repeat from * around (24).

Row 6: sc in each st around (24).

Row 7: 2 sc in first, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc,* repeat from * around (30).

Row 8: sc in each st around (30).

Row 9: 2 sc in first, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc,* repeat from * around (36).

Rows 10-13: sc in each st around (36).

Row 14: sc2tog, *sc next 4 sts, sc2tog,* repeat from * around (30).

Row 15: sc in each st around (30).

Row 14: sc2tog, *sc next 3 sts, sc2tog,* repeat from * around (24).

Row 15: sc in each st around (24).

Row 16: sc2tog, *sc next 2 sts, sc2tog,* repeat from * around (18).

Row 17: sc in each st around (18).

***This is a good spot to add the eyes between rows 8 and 9. With black yarn and tapestry needle add your mouth starting at the row 13 with the middle being at row 14. Fasten off. Add stuffing after and as you finish the rest of the body****

Row 18: sc2tog, *sc next st, sc2tog,* repeat from * around (12).

Row 19: sc in each st around (12).

Row 20: sc2tog around (6).

Sl st in first st and fasten off, weave in ends.

Legs (make 8):

Ch 45

2sc in each ch across. Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew onto the body.

Sew legs onto the bottom of the body and weave in ends.

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