Adorable No-Sew Crochet Octopus Free Pattern

Meet Your New Favorite Amigurumi: The Free Crochet Octopus Pattern!

Are you ready to crochet something squishy and adorable? The ocean’s cutest creature is now in yarn form! Welcome to this week’s free crochet pattern– the No-Sew Octopus! As promised, this crochet pattern is completely no-sew, meaning all the pieces are attached as you crochet the main body! That means this crochet pattern works up quickly, making it a perfect gift idea or craft market addition. Let’s get started! Happy wishes and cozy stitches!

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Why You’ll Love This Crochet Octopus Pattern

A Perfect Project for Beginners to Crochet Amigurumi

If you are new to crochet or new to crocheting amigurumi, this free crochet octopus pattern is the perfect place to start! It’s a small pattern that works up quickly. If you can create a single crochet and work in the round, you can make this easy, no-sew octopus pattern! Each tentacle is crocheted individually, then attached with the crochet hook as you crochet the body, meaning there are no separate pieces to attach afterward, which can be challenging for new crocheters.

Quick to Make: Your Next Go-To Amigurumi Pattern

Once you get the hang of this easy pattern, you can easily whip up an octopus in less than an hour! Because they work up so quickly, these octopuses are perfect for craft markets or last-minute gift ideas. Need something in just a day or two? No worries! This pattern works up so quickly, you’ll have plenty of time to spare.

Customizable Crochet Octopus for Any Occasion

There are so many ways to make this octopus pattern your very own! Change the colors, try a bulky/plushy yarn, change the safety eyes for something smaller or bigger (or embroider the eyes), etc. The possibilities are absolutely endless to customize your crochet octopus!

Materials You’ll Need for Your Crochet Octopus

Crochet hook: 3.75 mm (or whichever size you like best. Keep in mind the size of the finished project will be smaller or bigger depending on the hook you choose.
- I am currently using this Tulip Etimo hook, and I love it!
Light purple worsted weight (size 4) yarn
Dark purple worsted weight (size 4) yarn
Pink worsted weight (size 4) yarn
12 mm safety eyes
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Polyester fiberfill
Scissors

Crochet Abbreviations:

MR- Magic Ring
Inc- Increase
Dec- Decrease
Ch- Chain
Sc- Single Crochet
Dc- Double Crochet
St(s)- Stitch(es)
Sl st- Slip Stitch
Rnd(s)- Round(s)
Hdc- Half Double Crochet
BLO- Back Loop Only
FLO- Front Loop Only
FO- Fasten Off

Tentacles (Make 8): Dark Purple

1. Ch 22, sc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as 1st dc)	(20)
2. 9 more dc, 5 hdc, 5 sc	(20)
3. FO. Weave in ends.

Head: Light Purple

1. MR 6	(6)
2. Inc x 6	(12)
3. 1 sc, inc x 6	(18)
4. 2 sc, inc x 6	(24)
5. 3 sc, inc x 6	(30)
6. 4 sc, inc x 6	(36)
7. 5 sc, inc x 6	(42)
8. 6 sc, inc x 6	(48)
9-16. Sc around	(48)
17. 6 sc, dec x 6	(42)
*Insert safety eyes between Rounds 14-15, 8 sts apart.
18. 5 sc, dec x 6	(36)
19. 4 sc, dec x 6	(30)
20. 3 sc, dec x 6	(24)

free octopus crochet pattern for beginners

In the next Round, we are going to crochet the tentacles to the body as we crochet around. To do this, flip the tentacles so they are facing the wrong side up. We want the wider end with the double crochets attached to the body.

21. Crochet the 8 tentacles around the body with 3 sc per tentacle

(24)

22. 2 sc, dec x 6	(18)
*Stuff firmly
23. 1 sc, dec x 6	(12)
24. Dec x 6	(6)
*FO, leaving a long tail. Insert tail through each of the 6 sts, and pull tight to close. Weave in end.

Finishing Up: Pink

1. With pink yarn, embroider some blush on the cheeks. Skip a row under the eyes, and embroider a straight line across 2 sts.

And there we have it! In no time at all, you’ve made a cute little no-sew octopus! Customize him any way you like with various colors and/or designs! So, have you made this crochet octopus yet? Share below!

And stay cozy,