Welcome to the vibrant and playful world of amigurumi! 🌈🐙 Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Rainbow Octopus—a cheerful and colorful creation perfect for ocean lovers, whimsical décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting bright and expressive plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up quirky sea creatures, experimenting with bold color combinations, or simply want to add a fun octopus to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with soft textures, swirling tentacles, and a burst of rainbow magic! 💖
This design embraces lively hues, rounded shaping, and delightful details to bring a joyful and eye-catching presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Rainbow Octopus turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out vibrant reds, sunny yellows, cool blues, and rich purples, and let’s stitch up a dazzling rainbow octopus! 🌈
🐙 Amigurumi Rainbow Octopus – FREE Crochet Pattern
Dive into a sea of color with this vibrant Amigurumi Rainbow Octopus! 🌈 With eight twisty tentacles and a cheerful gradient body, this cuddly cephalopod is bursting with personality. Whether you use self-striping yarn or switch colors manually, this joyful sea creature will brighten any room or toy shelf.
✨ Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate – Features basic shaping, color changes, and simple construction.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 18–20 cm (7–8 inches) tall with tentacles extended, using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in rainbow colors or variegated yarn
(Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet, Pink) -
3.5 mm crochet hook
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12 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Optional: black thread for a smile
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
ch – Chain
🧠 Head
Start with red (or color of your choice for the top of the head):
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9–21. sc around (48)
Change colors every 2–3 rounds for a rainbow gradient effect
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 14 and 15, about 10–12 stitches apart
22. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
23. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
24. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Stuff firmly
25. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
26. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
27. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
28. dec x6 (6)
FO, weave tail through front loops and pull tight to close.
🐙 Tentacles (Make 8)
Each tentacle is made using color changes for a striped rainbow look. Begin with pink or desired tip color.
Tentacle Base:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
3–5. sc around (18)
Change color every 2–3 rounds
6–20. sc around (18)
Stuff lightly
FO, leave long tail for sewing
Optional: For a curly twist at the end, add a round of (2 sc in each stitch) at the final row.
🧷 Assembly
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Position and sew the 8 tentacles evenly around the base of the head.
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Gently curve and shape the tentacles.
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Add a sweet embroidered smile just below the eyes (optional).
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Weave in all ends and trim.
This rainbow octopus is ready to wrap you in eight colorful hugs! 🐙🌈 Perfect as a gift, décor piece, or ocean-themed toy. Let your imagination swirl just like its tentacles!
