Ollie the Octopus is ready for an exciting day under the sea, and waves hello eight times with their colourful tentacles. This cuddly octopus toy is knit mostly in stockinette with simple increases and decreases for shaping, and a little embroidery to add the finishing details. The little flower decoration on the hat uses short rows to shape the petals.

Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the octopus is knitted in acrylic DK yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round).

NEEDLES:
A pair of 3.75mm single pointed knitting needles (US 5).

RECOMMENDED YARN:
King Cole Big Value Double Knit; double knitting/light worsted weight; 100% acrylic; up to 25g in each shade.


NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle, toy filling and 15mm toy safety eyes.

SIZES:
One size only - 23cm tall.

TECHNIQUES:
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, short row shaping and seaming to finish.

PATTERN INFO:
This knitting pattern is a pdf download, 4 pages, and written in English. Patterns for personal use only; not for resale. Copyright © 2025 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.