Free Octopus Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Designer: Irina Rybolovleva
Instagram: @irina_rybolovleva
Ravelry Store: Irina Rybolovleva
Difficulty Level: Beginner
A Tiny Ocean Friend Full of Handmade Charm.
Add a playful splash of ocean life to your crochet collection with this adorable sea-inspired design. This free octopus amigurumi crochet pattern features a sweet little octopus with charming tentacles and a friendly expression. It makes a lovely handmade gift idea, nursery decoration, or soft crochet toy. Its compact construction naturally fits a small crochet project and beginner-friendly collection. We sincerely thank the designer for sharing this delightful octopus pattern. If you enjoy sea creatures, take a look at this amigurumi orca on our blog.
This beginner-friendly pattern uses basic stitches and simple shaping, making it an enjoyable quick crochet project. The detailed tentacles add character while remaining easy to follow. Fans of cute crochet animal designs may also love this adorable amigurumi turtle, another favorite for ocean-themed collections.
The pattern is designed with mercerized cotton yarn for a neat and well-defined finish. You only need yarn, a crochet hook, stuffing, safety eyes, and a few basic tools to get started. More ocean-inspired amigurumi favorites are waiting further below.
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Materials and Tools
• Yarn:
▸ Iris PNK im. S. M. Kirova (25 g / 150 m, 100% mercerized cotton)
• 1.25 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Stuffing tool
• Tapestry needle with blunt tip
• Scissors
• 3 mm safety eyes or small buttons
• Oil or dry pastels for shading
• Brushes
Abbreviations
MR — magic ring
ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
inc — increase
dec — decrease
(…) x n — repeat n times
HOW TO CROCHET AN OCTOPUS AMIGURUMI
Head and Body
Work continuously. The body and tentacles are crocheted with one strand of yarn without cutting the yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
R9–R13: 48 sc
R14: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
R15–R18: 42 sc
R19: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R20–R22: 36 sc
R23: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R24: 30 sc
R25: (4 sc, dec) x 5 (25)
R26: 25 sc
R27: (3 sc, dec) x 5 (20)
Do not cut the yarn.
Tentacles
Work into the front loops of R27.
For each tentacle:
Ch 42.
Starting in the 2nd chain from hook, work 2–3 sc into each chain. The tentacle will naturally curl as you crochet.
Make a total of 8 tentacles.
Distribute them evenly around the 20 stitches of R27 as follows:
• Tentacle 1, 1 sc
• Tentacles 2, 2 sc
• Tentacle 3, 1 sc
• Tentacle 4, 2 sc
• Tentacle 5, 1 sc
• Tentacle 6, 2 sc
• Tentacle 7, 1 sc
• Tentacle 8, 2 sc
Do not cut the yarn.
Add stuffing before continuing.
Bottom
Work into the back loops of R27.
R28: (2 sc, dec) x 5 (15)
R29: (1 sc, dec) x 5 (10)
R30: dec x 5 (5)
Cut the yarn, close the opening, and hide the yarn tail.
Eyes
The original design uses two different-sized eyes for a playful look.
First Eye
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: 24 sl st (24)
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Second Eye
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: 18 sl st (18)
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Pupil
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Leave a long tail for sewing.
You may also use felt, ready-made eyes, buttons, or beads instead.
Assembly
Position the eyes as desired and sew them securely in place.
Attach the pupils.
Embroider the mouth and eyebrows.
If desired, tint the octopus with oil or dry pastels.
Add any decorative details you like.
A tiny handmade gift idea that brings playful ocean charm to any crochet collection. Perfect for sea animal lovers, thoughtful gift makers, and anyone who enjoys cute amigurumi projects with personality.
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