Ozzy the Octopus by Yarnspirations Design Studio

Ozzy the Octopus

Knitting
September 2020
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette with larger needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
290 yards (265 m)
see notes
English
This pattern is available for free.

Meet Ozzy Octopus, a knit toy that’s a wonderful addition to a child’s bedroom or playroom! Stitching in-the-round on double pointed needles, you’ll work simple increases and decreases to create this perfectly playful pal in our machine washable and dryable Bernat Baby Blanket yarn. Tentacles are stitched separately and then joined together in-the-round to knit the head. Facial details can be easily customized to match your vision. The huggable size of this enchanting toy makes it a comforting pillow too.

Size: Head approx 12” 30.5 cm tall x 15” 38 cm diameter. Tentacles approx 18” 45.5 cm long.

Materials: Set of 4 sizes U.S. 8 (5 mm) and U.S. 10½ (6.5 mm) double-pointed knitting needles. Size U.S. 10½ (6.5 mm) circular knitting needle 16” 40.5 cm long. Susan Bates® Wafer-thin stitch count markers. Approx 10 yds 9 m each of Bernat® Super Value™ in Black (07421) and Winter White (07407) for Eyes and embroidery. Susan Bates ® Steel Yarn Needles. Waste yarn. Stuffing.