This cute crochet octopus toy is a quick and easy project! You can whip up one of these toys in under an hour, makes a really cute baby gift!

The safety eyes add some cute character while also keeping this toy safe for babies and toddlers. If you have never used safety eyes before give it a try! They are so easy to use, safe for little ones and add some extra cuteness to your crochet toys (I provided a link under the “materials” section).

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

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Materials:

• Size F hook, 3.75 mm
• Medium worsted weight yarn (size 4)
• Safety eyes such as this set from Amazon:

• Small amount of black yarn for mouth
• 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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