Octopus by Angela Juarez

Octopus

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Crochet
February 2017
Any gauge - designed for any gauge ?
small at 2.5"; large at 5" not including the tentacles
US
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

This is a simple octopus pattern which is done in one continuous spiral. There is very minimal sewing involved. There is a bonus variant for a takoyaki themed octopus!

Format: PDF
Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate

Approx. finished size / Recommended Hook & Yarn / Eyes:
Measurements are based on just the octopi body and does not include the tentacles.

Small (2.5”) - No. 4 / 1.25mm US and 0.6mm US with Size 10 Crochet thread / Miyuki beads, 5-6mm shank buttons or 5-6mm safety eyes

Large (5”) - F / 3.75mm US and 1mm US with Worsted Weight yarn / 10-12mm shank buttons or 10-12mm safety eyes

Gauge is not that important. Just be sure to use a hook that will allow you to have tight stitches with the yarn or thread that you plan to use.

Skills required:

  • Single crochet stitch
  • Half double crochet stitch
  • Double crochet stitch
  • Half treble crochet stitch
  • Treble crochet stitch
  • Magic ring
  • Crocheting in spiral
  • Increasing and decreasing

Pattern includes:

  • Takoyaki octopi variant
  • How to insert amigurumi eyes by crochet tutorial
  • Progress and finished photos of octopi plush

Do not sell/share/modify/reproduce this pattern. Dolls created from this pattern may be sold provided that you give credit to me.