Tiny Wonky Octopus Crochet Charm: Free Super Easy Amigurumi Tutorial ‣ Handicraft-Art

Meet your new favorite quick crochet project: the Tiny Wonky Octopus crochet charm! This super easy pattern is perfect for total beginners—it uses only basic stitches and takes about 20 minutes to make. Create a squishy, quirky little octopus that you can hang on keys, backpacks, or bags. It‘s the ideal cute handmade gift, a fun market stall addition, or your very own pocket-sized companion for a boost of cheer wherever you go.

Why You’ll Love This Wonky Octopus Pattern

This mini octopus amigurumi tutorial is designed for pure crafting joy. It‘s the perfect project for when you need a quick, satisfying make.

Ultra-Fast Project: Takes only about 20 minutes from start to finish—perfect for instant gratification, last-minute gifts, or craft fair prep.
Truly Beginner-Friendly: Uses only the most basic crochet stitches (single crochet, increases, and decreases). No complicated shaping or seaming required.
Squishy & Charming: The soft chenille yarn and simple shaping create an irresistibly squishy, slightly “wonky” character that’s full of personality.
Versatile Use: Turn it into a keychain, bag charm, desk buddy, or even a cute little toy. The possibilities are endless!

What You‘ll Need to Get Started

This pattern is designed for simplicity. You’ll only need a few basic supplies.

Material	Suggestion
Crochet Hook	Size 3.0 mm (or size recommended for your yarn)
Yarn	Matte chenille yarn in your favorite color (approx. 5-10 grams)
Stuffing	A small amount of polyester fiberfill (optional—for a squishier octopus)
Additional Supplies	Yarn needle, stitch marker, small amount of black yarn or embroidery floss for eyes & mouth, keychain ring or split ring (optional)
Finished Size	Approximately 4-5 cm (1.5-2 inches) tall (without keychain)

Stitch Abbreviations & Key Notes

This pattern is written in standard US crochet terms. Please take note of the following:

Abbreviation	Term	Description
ch	Chain	Yarn over, pull through loop on hook
sc	Single Crochet	Insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through both loops
inc / V	Increase	Work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch
dec / A	Decrease	Single crochet decrease (invisible decrease recommended)
sl st	Slip Stitch	Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook
blo	Back Loop Only	Work only into the back loop of the stitch
flo	Front Loop Only	Work only into the front loop of the stitch

Important Notes:

Start each round with a chain (ch) to reach the correct height.
End each round with a slip stitch (sl st) to join to the first stitch.
The chain and slip stitch do NOT count toward the total stitch count of the round.

How to Use Your Finished Octopus Charm

Once completed, your tiny crochet octopus is ready for action:

Keychain: Attach it to your keys for a pop of personality.
Bag Charm: Hang it on your backpack, handbag, or tote bag for a fun, quirky accent.
Pocket Pal: Keep it in your pocket as a little stress-relief squishy friend.
Gift: Surprise a friend, colleague, or family member with a handmade, pocket-sized hug.

Stitch Your Own Pocket-Sized Pal

This wonky octopus crochet tutorial is more than just a pattern—it‘s a quick, joyful escape into crafting. Perfect for beginners, a fun break for experienced makers, or a great project to make with kids, this little octopus is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Ready to start? Scroll down for the complete step-by-step instructions and crochet your own wonky octopus charm today!

Full Tiny Wonky Octopus Crochet Pattern

Row	Stitch
R1	Magic Ring 6X
R2	6V
R3	6 (X, V)
R4~R7	18X
R8	6 (X, A)
R9	blo: 6A flo: ( 8ch, Work 7 single crochets in reverse starting from the second stitch from the end. ), sl Repeat 6 sets
eye	Sew on with black yarn
Crochet for the Mouth	Magic Ring 3X, Sew onto the main body