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Playful Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern Perfect for Decor

Stitch a playful friend with the Free crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern, making a cute and squishy octopus perfect for gifts, play, or decor.

A eight-legged sea friend brings playful charm and a splash of color to any space. With its rounded head, soft tentacles, and gentle features, this little octopus has a friendly and whimsical appearance that instantly attracts attention. Perfect as a decorative accent, desk companion, nursery décor, or a unique handmade gift, it adds personality wherever it is placed.

Adorable Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern Handmade Charm

Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern

Lightweight and compact, it can be displayed on shelves, carried in a bag, or used as a playful toy. Working on this piece offers a relaxing and satisfying experience, helping improve hand coordination, focus, and stitch consistency while producing a polished result.

Color choices and neat finishing details enhance its visual appeal, giving the octopus a lively yet approachable look. This charming sea creature combines beauty, practicality, and a touch of fun, making it a delightful handmade companion that brightens everyday spaces with its cheerful presence.

Materials Needed

The tutorial lists the following materials:

  • 6.5mm Crochet Hook (the largest hook available to the tutor; a size 7mm or 8mm hook may also work better).
  • Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn (two different colors are used, but you can use one if preferred; bulky yarn is recommended).
  • Safety Eyes (14mm and 16mm are suggested; smaller or larger options also work depending on preference).
  • Scissors.
  • Stitch Marker.
  • Stuffing or Fiberfill (the tutor uses leftover fabric scraps as an alternative).
  • Yarn needle (to weave in loose ends).

Uses

  • A plush toy for kids or as a gift.
  • A decorative piece for bedrooms, desks, or shelves.
  • Perfect for beginner practice with basic crochet techniques.

Special Features

  1. Thick Texture: Using Bernat Baby Blanket yarn gives the octopus a soft, chubby, and plush feel.
  2. Customizable Size: Adjust the number of single crochet rows to make a shorter or longer octopus body.
  3. Unique Tentacle Curling Effect: The tentacles curl naturally due to the increase stitches worked into the chains.
  4. Simplified Decreases: The invisible decrease technique helps create a clean, rounded shape while avoiding gaps in the stitching.

Level of Difficulty

Beginner-Friendly - Moderate
While the techniques (magic circle, single crochet, increases, and decreases) are straightforward, working with thick yarn makes it harder to see stitches. Beginners may need extra time to locate stitches and tighten loops securely.

Tutor’s Suggestions

  • Yarn Visibility: Bernat Baby Blanket yarn is thick and not ideal for amigurumi, so locating stitches can be challenging. Take your time and feel for stitches with your fingers.
  • Safety Eye Sizes: Safety eyes between 14mm and 16mm work well, but using larger eyes (20mm) for a bigger octopus or smaller ones for more detail is also fine.
  • Octopus Shape: The body can be adjusted to be shorter or longer depending on personal preference. Extra single crochet rows make the octopus taller, while fewer rows make it stubby and round.
  • Stuffing Alternative: Fiberfill is preferred, but leftover fabric scraps work as a cost-effective option.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Start with the Magic Circle

  • Wrap the yarn around your fingers and create an X shape.Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern 1
  • Insert the hook into the circle, pull the yarn through, and chain one to secure.
  • Tighten the circle by pulling the loose yarn end.
  • Create 6 single crochet stitches into the magic circle, pull the yarn end to close the circle.Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern 2

2. Round 1: Single Crochet and Slip Stitch

  • Slip stitch into the first single crochet to close the round.
  • Insert a stitch marker in the last stitch to track your rows.Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern 3

3. Round 2: Increase

  • Work 2 single crochets into every stitch in the round.
  • End the round with 12 stitches in total. Replace the stitch marker in the last stitch.

4. Round 3: Alternate Increase and Single Crochet

  • Start with an increase (2 single crochets into the first stitch).
  • Single crochet into the next stitch, then repeat the sequence: increase, single crochet.Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern 4
  • End with 18 stitches in total.

5. Round 4: Increase and 2 Single Crochets

  • Begin with an increase in the first stitch.
  • Single crochet into the next 2 stitches.
  • Repeat the sequence around the row until you have 24 stitches in total.

6. Round 5: Increase and 3 Single Crochets

  • Start with an increase in the first stitch.
  • Single crochet into the next 3 stitches.
  • Repeat this pattern until you finish with 30 stitches in total.

7. Round 6: Final Increase

  • Begin with an increase and single crochet into the next 4 stitches.
  • Repeat the pattern until you have 36 stitches in total.

8. Rows of Single Crochet

  • Crochet rows 7 through 11 with single crochet stitches in every stitch (36 stitches per row).
  • Adjust the number of single crochet rows to make the body shorter or longer.
  • Stuff the octopus body lightly before decreasing in the next steps.Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern 5

9. Decrease Rows

  • Row 12: Use the invisible decrease technique (work only into front loops of stitches) and single crochet into the next 4 stitches. Repeat until the round ends with 30 stitches.
  • Row 13: Invisible decrease again and single crochet into the next 3 stitches to end with 24 stitches.
  • Row 14: Use normal decreases and single crochet into the next 2 stitches. End with 18 stitches.
  • Row 15: Decrease normally. End with 16 stitches; this closes the body more tightly.

10. Tentacle Creation

  • Chain 30 stitches for the first tentacle.
  • Increase into every chain stitch (work 2 single crochets into each chain). The tentacle will curl naturally as you crochet.
  • Single crochet into the same stitch where the tentacle started to avoid gaps.Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern 6
  • Crochet 2 stitches between tentacles and repeat the process to make 8 tentacles. Alternate yarn colors for the tentacles if desired.
  • Stuff the octopus body fully now before closing the bottom.Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern 7

11. Close the Bottom

  • Use decreases in stitches between the tentacles to close the hole at the bottom of the octopus.
  • Weave the yarn tail through the last few stitches in a loop pattern to pull the hole shut completely.
  • Secure the yarn and weave the remaining ends inside the octopus body.Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Pattern 8

Conclusion

Your crochet octopus is complete! It’s soft, squishy, and adorable—a perfect companion for kids or a decorative piece for your home. The tentacles give a dynamic look while the plush texture of the Bernat Baby Blanket yarn makes it extra cuddly. Customizing the length and colors allows for unlimited creativity with this project.

Pro Tip

If you're struggling to locate stitches with the thick yarn, use your fingers to feel for each stitch instead of relying only on sight. Patience is key when working with non-amigurumi yarn!

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