Welcome to the fun and functional world of amigurumi! 🐙✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Octopus Fridge Magnet—a charming and quirky little sea creature, perfect for adding a touch of ocean magic to your kitchen décor! 🌊 Whether you love crafting miniature designs, enjoy making playful home accessories, or simply want to stitch up a tiny octopus to brighten your fridge, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed magnet with expressive tentacles and a snug little shape! 💙
This design embraces vibrant colors, soft textures, and practical creativity to bring a joyful and useful twist to your crochet collection! 🧶🏠 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Octopus Fridge Magnet turns out just right—ready to hold notes, photos, or simply add a splash of handmade charm to any magnetic surface! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out ocean blues, purples, and bright accents, and let’s stitch up an adorable sea-inspired magnet! ✨
🐙 Amigurumi Octopus Fridge Magnet Crochet Pattern
This cheerful octopus magnet is the perfect splash of cuteness for your fridge! With curly tentacles, oversized eyes, and a hidden magnet inside, it’s both fun and functional. Stick it up to hold notes, drawings, or just to make your kitchen a little more delightful!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Includes basic amigurumi shaping and curling tentacles.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) tall using DK cotton yarn and a 3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK weight yarn in:
- Light blue (main body & tentacles)
- Pale pink (eye base)
- Black (pupil and mouth embroidery)
- 3 mm crochet hook
- 2 strong disc magnets (approx. 15–20 mm wide)
- 9 mm safety eyes (or crochet/embroider your own)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Hot glue (optional for magnet security)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head/Body
With light blue yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, approx. 6–7 sts apart - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Insert magnet inside - dec x6 (6)
FO and close, weave in end
🐙 Tentacles (Make 8)
With light blue yarn:
- Ch 25
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc in each ch across (48)
This will naturally curl into a spiral
FO and leave tail for sewing
👀 Eyes (Make 2)
With pale pink yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
FO and sew behind safety eyes OR embroider black pupil on top if not using safety eyes
😊 Mouth
- Use black embroidery thread to stitch a small curve between eyes
🧲 Magnet Attachment
- If not already placed inside the head before closing, glue flat magnet to back of head using hot glue or strong adhesive
- Be sure the magnetic side is facing out for proper stick
🧩 Assembly
- Sew all 8 tentacles evenly around the base of the head
- Attach eyes and embroider mouth
- Ensure magnet is secure in the back
- Weave in all loose ends
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use rainbow colors for each tentacle
- Add a second magnet for extra hold
- Crochet tiny accessories like a bow or hat for your octopus friend
This friendly fridge octopus is sure to grab attention and hold your grocery lists with a smile! 🧲🐙💙
