Octopus Amigurumi Crochet Free Pattern

Octopus Amigurumi 

Need an easy, quick crochet project? Left with scraps of yarn that you are not sure what to do with? This crochet Amigurumi Octopus is a fun easy project that only takes a little bit of yarn. It can be left as is, or it can be made into a cute little keychain!

This pattern is suitable for beginners.

Materials Needed:
-2 colors of medium weight yarn 
-4 mm crochet hook (or similar size)
-2 6 mm safety eyes
-stuffing
-yarn needle to help tie off (optional)

Stitches Used in Pattern (US Terminology):
-Single Crochet
-Slip Stitch
-Half Double Crochet
-Double Crochet
-Treble Crochet
-Chain

Please do not republish or sell this pattern. This pattern was written by me. 

An easy to print PDF version of this pattern is available on my Ravelry Shop for $1.49. PDF version includes pictures as well as the pattern. All pattern sales go directly to support me!

Mini Octopus Amigurumi Crochet Pattern 

Abbreviations:

• SC = single crochet
• SL ST = slip stitch
• HDC = half double crochet
• DC  = double crochet
• TR = treble crochet
• CH = chain
• INC = increase (two single crochets in one stitch) 
• DEC = decrease (two single crochets together)
• [#] = how many crochets you should have at the end of the row

Octopus:

Create a magic ring

Row 1: SC x 6 [6]

Row 2: INC x 6 [12]

Row 3: (SC, INC) x 6 [18]

Row 4: (SC, SC, INC) x 6 [24]

Row 5: SC x 24 [24] 

Row 6: (SC, SC, DEC) x 6 [18]

Row 7: (SC, DEC) x 6 [12]

*Add the eyes between row 3 and 4. 

*Add the mouth between row 5 and 6. 

Row 8: DEC x 6 [6]

*Add stuffing.

Row 9: INC x 6 [12]

Row 10: INC x 12 [24]

Row 11: In the next stitch do (SC, HDC, DC, TR, DC, HDC, SC) skip the next two stitches then repeat (SC, HDC, DC, TR, DC, HDC, SC). Continue around the octopus until you have eight legs. After the last leg, skip two stitches then SL ST.  

-Tie off securely, leaving a long tail of yarn.

-Use the long tail of yarn to sew the bottom shut by sewing through the neck of the octopus and pulling tight. Repeat this until the bottom hole is sealed shut.   

To Make Into a Keychain:

Step 1: Cut a piece of yarn to be about 8 inches long.

Step 2: Using your crochet hook, thread the yarn through the top of the octopus.

Step 3: Tie yarn into a knot.