Dive into a world of ocean-inspired crochet with this Amigurumi Octopus pattern! Whether you’re crafting for little hands, ocean lovers, or simply love adorable plush creations, this free pattern lets you stitch up a squishy, lovable sea creature. With its soft, rounded body and wiggly tentacles, this amigurumi octopus is both playful and charming! Perfect for gifting, decorating, or even using as a sensory toy, this little ocean friend is a fun and rewarding project for all skill levels.
Designed for customization and creativity, this pattern allows you to play with different colors, textures, and tiny details to make your octopus truly unique. Go classic with deep ocean blues, bright with tropical hues, or even add playful embroidered features like tiny eyes or a smiling expression! Whether you craft a single octopus or a whole family of them, this amigurumi project is sure to bring joy. So grab your hook, round up your yarn, and let’s crochet an eight-legged cutie—one stitch at a time! 🐙🧶✨
🐙 Amigurumi Octopus Crochet Pattern
This squishy sea friend is full of charm with eight perfectly curled tentacles and glossy eyes. Whether you make it in rose, blue, or burgundy, it’s sure to become a favorite in your amigurumi family.
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – You’ll need experience with shaping, working in the round, and attaching limbs evenly.
📏 Finished Size
About 20 cm (8 inches) tall when made with velvet or chenille-style yarn and a 4.0 mm hook.
🧵 Materials
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Velvet/Chenille yarn (main color: rose, optional second color for suckers)
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4.0 mm crochet hook
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18 mm safety eyes
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch markers
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Yarn needle
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Scissors
✂️ Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
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dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
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sl st – Slip stitch
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FO – Fasten off
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st(s) – Stitch(es)
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🟠 Head/Body (Work in one piece)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
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(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9–20. sc around (48) -
(6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
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(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
👉 Place safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, about 12 stitches apart. -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close with yarn tail. Weave in.
🟢 Tentacles (Make 8)
Main color for outer side, cream for suckers
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With main color, ch 26
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Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work:
(2 sc in next ch) x24, sc in last ch (49) -
Change to cream yarn, turn
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Work sl st in each st along the row for a ridge of suckers
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FO and leave a long tail for sewing
👉 Optional for curled shape: Tension the outer edge tighter while crocheting, or gently steam to set curls.
🔵 Assembly
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Lightly stuff the base of each tentacle (or leave unstuffed for a squishier octopus).
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Pin tentacles evenly around the bottom of the head. Sew in place securely.
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Use the yarn needle to sew around the base of each tentacle tightly.
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Optional: Add blush, embroidery, or extra suckers if desired.
💬 Final Words
Congratulations! 🎉 You’ve created your own cuddly crochet octopus. With a rainbow of possibilities and endless tentacle fun, you can make a whole family of cephalopod companions.
Why not make one in every ocean color? 🌊🐙
Happy hooking, and keep swimming in yarny creativity! 💙
