This cute little octopus crochet tutorial is completely free and perfect for beginners. With simple stitches and easy steps, you can make a soft, squishy, adorable octopus amigurumi in no time.
This cute little octopus crochet tutorial uses basic stitches like single crochet, increase, and decrease. It’s quick to work up and makes a lovely keychain, bag charm, desk buddy, or heartfelt handmade gift.
Stitch Key (Beginner Friendly)
- X = sc (single crochet)
- V = 2 sc in same stitch (increase)
- A = single crochet decrease (sc 2tog)
- F = dc (double crochet)
- FV = 2 dc in same stitch
- ch = chain stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- BLO = work in back loops only
- FLO = work in front loops only
- () = repeat stitch group
Note: Start each round with ch, end with sl st. These two stitches do not count toward total stitches.
Tools & Materials
- Soft yarn in your favorite color
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Polyfill stuffing
Octopus Body Pattern
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 8X |
| R2 | 8V |
| R3 | 8 (X, V) |
| R4 | 8 (X, V, X) |
| R5~R8 | 32X |
| R9 | 8 (X, A, X) |
| R10 | 8 (X, A) |
| R11 | blo: 8A flo:8 (18ch, ,Start crocheting from the second-to-last stitch 17X,sl ) |
Crocheting the white part of a doll’s eyes
| 6X, Use a yarn one size thinner, crochet 6 single crochets, then sew on the eyes with black yarn before attaching the eyelids. |
Crocheting a doll’s eyelids
| 6X, without slip stitch |
Crochet a small top hat
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 6X |
| R2 | 6V |
| R3 | 6 (X, V) |
| R4 | 6 (X, V, X) |
| R5 | blo : 24X |
| R6~R8 | 24X |
| R9 | 6 (X, A, X) |
| R10 | 18X |
| R11 | 18FV |
| R12 | flo : 36X |
Assembly
- Stuff the octopus body lightly for a squishy, round shape.
- Sew eyes and eyelids onto the head.
- Attach the small top hat securely.
- Weave in all loose ends to finish your cute little octopus.
This cute little octopus crochet tutorial brings joy and calm to every stitch. It’s ideal for quick handmade gifts and sweet daily decor.
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