Start a Free Trial with Creative Bug and get this video tutorial & pattern for FREE!!!

Crochet yourself a cuddly squid pal, perfect for dry land or ocean adventures (the bathtub works, too). In this video, you’ll be walked through every step of the crochet process, from tentacle to eyeball. This class is perfect for intermediate stitchers or beginners who would like to up their crochet game. For best results, watch the video instructions alongside the downloadable PDF.

Learn how to:

• Work in the round
• Create tentacles with chain stitch
• Use whipstitch to assemble squid
• Hand-stitch eyes and crown

Materials:

• MC - Red Heart Creme de la Creme in Rally Red #0905 (approx 100 yards, 1 skein)
• CC - Red Heart Creme de la Creme in Tea Rose #0255 or Linen #0118 (approx 75 yards, 1 skein)
• Red Heart Creme de la Creme in Black #0012 (approx 5 yards)
• Red Heart Creme de la Creme in Yellow #0205 (approx 10 yards; optional)

Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Sponge stuffing
Marking pin, slip ring, or safety pin
Stitch markers to indicate beginning of rnds (optional)

For bath toys:
Yellow Terry Cloth fabric
Needle and yellow sewing thread

For non-bath toys:
8mm - 9mm black plastic eyes with safety backings
Toy stuffing and yellow felt

Finished Size: Approx 3” x 12”