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The arms of the octopus serve to mimic the umbilical cord. This unlikely companion is thought to have originated with the Octo Project in Denmark in 2013, when crafters were encouraged to create something that could remind babies of their time in the womb. Gottlob does her part to bring comfort and better health to the hospital’s tiny patients by crocheting octopuses for the NICU residents. Sale of items made using this pattern is welcomed, but I do ask that credit/a link be provided back to my site, small octopus Gottlob crocheted for the NICU. Any reselling or distribution of this pattern is prohibited. This pattern is owned by Crafty Kitty Crochet (Melissa Moore). Here is the finished octopus and his friends! To make the smile, sew a tiny “v” shaped smile between eyes and carry both strands of black yarn into a st on the back of the head – tie two firm knots and use eye of needle to hide the knot inside st. Tie/hide yarn ends (see photos of tying/hiding knots from Smile below). Carry your needle over to the other eye and repeat. To make the blush, start underneath eye and cover about one sc st with the pink yarn. Sl st to close gap: sl st from last remaining st on base into st directly across (see photo to the left) Starting with Ch 12 at the beginning of each rnd, rep Rnds 1 & 2 three more times. (Photos: Ch 12, end of 2 Hdc across in Rnd 1, sl st at end of Rnd 1, respectively) Rnd 2 – Rep first tentacle, but finish with sl st into next sc at base of head (20 hdc)
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Sl st into beg st of first tentacle (20 hdc) 2 Hdc in each st across – do not work into last st (closest to base of octopus). (Tentacles are worked up directly from the head) Stuff the head (do not overstuff!)Attach safety eyes between rnds 8 and 9, about 7 sts apart. Rnd 12 – Sc2tog, sc in next st – rep around (12 sc)
#CROCHET OCTOPUS HOW TO#
(The photos above show you what your work will look like after Rnd 11, and how to “squeeze” your work to keep your stitches tight and prevent gaps during your decrease rounds, respectively.) Rnd 11 – Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts – rep around (18 sc) Rnd 4 – Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next – rep around (24 sc) Rnd 3 – Sc in next st, 2 sc in next – rep around (18 sc) Rnd 1 – Make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring. You may find it helpful to use a stitch marker at beg of each rnd.)
#CROCHET OCTOPUS PDF#
(To download the ad-free PDF copy of this pattern, click here to purchase it in my shop!)Įxact gauge is not essential to this project. octopuses? Octopi? I guess? Whatever, you know what I mean! Let’s do this! So grab your supplies and let’s start making some…. Plus, they’re fairly quick to work up, and absolutely ADORABLE to collect! But don’t worry! These little octopus plushies are super simple to make, even for crocheters who are newer to the concept of crocheting anything besides a blanket or scarf. If you’re new to amigurumi like I was way back in 2010, the idea of crocheting in the round, making appendages, etc. What was the first crochet category that piqued my interest at that time? You guessed it – super cute amigurumi toys. Sure, I’d make a blanket or rug here and there, but it wasn’t until my Junior year of college around 2010 that I started to get serious about acquiring some new crochet techniques. In fact, stuffed “plushies” like these are some of my favorite things to crochet! Although I’ve been crocheting since I was 7, I took quite a few large breaks from crocheting between the ages of 7 and 20.
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As you may already know from reading my biographical blurbs on this blog, I am a HUGE fan of amigurumi and anything kawaii.