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What’s better than an amigurumi Octopus? How about a Chunky Amigurumi Octopus!
People have really been loving these Chunky Octopi! At the last market that I done, I sold them all!
I love that they work up quickly using Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn. I used the colors Coral Blossom and Buttercup. There are so many different colors of this yarn that you could make so many different ones! You could make a whole army of Octopi!
About the Felt Eyes
For those of y’all wondering about the felt eyes. I have both, a tutorial for making them and I’m also selling them too!
I use my Cricut to make my felt eyes. It is really an easy project to do. If you would like to learn how, I have a full written, picture & video tutorial that you can find HERE. These go great on all of your amigurumi projects. I absolutely love using them!
Or, if you don’t have a Cricut, you can purchase the felt eyes in my Etsy shop HERE. I have them available in both the white and holographic.
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Check out my other Amigurumi Patterns!
- Penelope the Unicorn
- Bella the Bunny
- Amigurumi Pumpkins (2 Sizes)
- Watermelon Slice
- Donuts
- Pineapple
- Tiny Heart
- Candy Corn Keychain
I even made a complete video tutorial for this pattern!
Pattern
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Things you will need:
- Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn – I used Buttercup & Coral Blossom
- J / 6.00mm Crochet Hook
- Felt Eyes (Tutorial HERE or Buy them HERE)
- Poly Fil
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Size:
- My Octopus measures approx. 5” tall and 7” across bottom of legs.
Abbreviation:
- Mc = magic circle / ring
- Sc = single crochet
- Sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
- T = turn
- Sk = skip
- Sl st = slip stitch
- Ch = chain
- St = stitch (es)
Pattern –
Head
Round 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)
Round 3: * sc, 2 sc in next st* repeat * to * around (18)
Round 4: * sc in 2 st, 2 sc in next st* repeat * to * around (24)
Round 5: * sc in 3 st, 2 sc in next st* repeat * to * around (30)
Round 6: * sc in 4 st, 2 sc in next st* repeat * to * around (36)
Round 7 – 10: sc in each st around (36)
If your head seems to have a point to the top, don’t worry because as you stuff it and finish it, it will go down. But, I also put this side on the bottom and attach the legs to it.
Round 11: * sc in 4 st, sc2tog* repeat * to * around (30)
Round 12: * sc in 3 st, sc2tog* repeat * to * around (24)
Stuff the Head
Round 13: * sc in 2 st, sc2otg* repeat * to * around (18)
Round 14: * sc, sc2tog* repeat * to * around (12)
Round 15: sc2tog all the way around (6)
Cut yarn and close the hole.
Legs
ch 10, slip st into 1st st to form a ring
*ch 10, 3 sc in 2nd st from hook, 3 sc in each st down.
sc into the ring to attach the leg.
Repeat from * 7 more times until you have a total of 8 legs
Leave a long tail and use it to attach to the head of the octopus. I attach the legs to the end that seems like it has a little point, so the bottom of the head is actually the top
I use a hot glue gun to attach my felt eyes. You could also use fabric glue or use scrap black yarn to embroider eyes.
Weave in ends!
I hope that you have found this tutorial helpful! I love to see what everyone makes using inspiration from my blog! So, whether you make this or another one of my patterns, Be sure to tag me @okiegirlblingnthings on Instagram so I can see!
I don’t make much in the way of ami or toys, but must admit when I opened your email I got a big smile! I looks great! 😊
Aw, thanks! I love it when people enjoy my designs 🥰 makes me so happy