Holly and Jolly the Holiday Octopi by Sarah Townsend

Holly and Jolly the Holiday Octopi

Crochet
December 2022
both are used in this pattern
Aran (8 wpi) ?
3.5 mm (E)
US
English
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Two-in-one pattern!

You can make two different holiday-inspired octopi with this pattern!

The PDF has 6 pages with 22 full-color photos. Page 6 of the PDF is a printer-friendly version of the pattern.

Skill Level - Intermediate

Materials:
Worsted weight/ Size 4 yarn
Holly Body Color - Big Twist: Value - White (White)
Holly Leg Colors - Big Twist: Value - Deep Red (Red) and Varsity Green (Green)
Holly Berry Color - Big Twist: Twinkle - Red (Glitter Red)
Holly Leaf Color - Big Twist: Twinkle - Green (Glitter Green)
Jolly Body Color - Big Twist: Value - Deep Red (Red)
Jolly Leg Color - Big Twist: Twinkle - Green (Glitter Green) and Big Twist: Twinkle - White (Glitter White)
Ornament Cap Color - Big Twist: Twinkle - Gray (Glitter Gray)
3.5 mm Crochet Hook
21mm or 18mm Safety Eyes
Poly-fil stuffing
Embroidery Floss - Pink and Black
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Stitch Markers (optional)

Terms:
mr - magic ring
slp - slip stitch
ch - chain
st - stitch
rnd - round
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
blo - back loop only
inc - increase (2sc in the same stitch)
invdec - invisible decrease

Notes:
Invisible decrease - put hook through the front loops of two single crochet stitches, yarn over and pull up loop (two loops on hook) yarn over and pull through two loops.
Bobble Stitch - yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, draw loop back through stitch, yarn over pull through 2 loops. Repeat until you have 6 loops your hook. Yarn over and draw through all 6 loops.

The body of this pattern is worked from the top down in a continuous round. Legs are worked bottom up in a continuous round. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the rounds.

You may make and sell finished products from this pattern. Don’t forget to credit Crochet by Sarah Louise as the pattern designer. Please don’t copy or post this pattern or the photos as your own.

I would love to see your Holly and Jolly! Please share a photo! Don’t forget to tag me @crochetbysarahlouise and use hashtags (#crochetbysarahlouise, #cbslpatterns, #crochetwithsarah) on all social media.