Welcome to the quirky and grumpy world of amigurumi! 🦑✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Squidward—a fun and expressive creation perfect for SpongeBob fans, cartoon lovers, or anyone who enjoys crafting character-driven plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up iconic figures, creating textured and lifelike details, or simply want to add Bikini Bottom’s most sarcastic resident to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with Squidward’s signature long nose, moody expression, and unmistakable tentacles! 🎭
This design embraces soft textures, bold shaping, and playful details to bring a humorous and nostalgic presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Squidward turns out just right—ready to add some sass to your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out cool blues, muted greens, and classic browns, and let’s stitch up a Squidward with attitude! 🦑
🐙 Amigurumi Squidward (Cute Style) – FREE Crochet Pattern
Say hello to this irresistibly cute version of everyone’s favorite grumpy squid — Squidward Tentacles! With his oversized sleepy eyes, simple arms, and a splashy base of textured tentacles, this amigurumi makes a charming desk buddy or underwater shelf companion. Let’s bring Squidward to crochet life in a fun, huggable way!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Features shaping, color changes, appliqué details, and tentacle loops.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Teal blue (main body and arms)
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Light orange or peach (torso front detail)
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Red (tentacle pads)
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Light teal (tentacle loops)
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White and black (eyes)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyester stuffing
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Safety eyes (10–12 mm) or black buttons
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🧠 Head & Body (One Piece – Teal Blue)
Start from the head and work down:
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)
Rounds 7–20: sc around (36)
Round 21: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Round 22: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 23: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Start stuffing head
Round 24: (1 sc, inc) x6 (24) – body begins
Round 25: (2 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 26–33: sc around (30)
Round 34: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff body firmly
Round 35: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
FO, leave tail for sewing tentacles
👁 Eyes (Make 2 – White)
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO, leave tail
Add pupils:
Sew on safety eyes or embroider black semicircle pupils. Use black yarn to stitch curved sleepy eyelids across the top.
Sew eyes side by side in the upper face area.
😠 Nose (Optional for More Character Accuracy)
With teal yarn:
MR, 4 sc
Round 2–4: sc around
Stuff lightly and sew between eyes, pointing downward.
🤲 Arms (Make 2 – Teal Blue)
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–10: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly
FO, flatten and sew to sides of the body.
👕 Belly Detail (Light Orange or Peach)
Ch 10
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (9)
Row 2–10: ch 1, sc across
Optional: Add wavy edging by working sl st, ch 1, sl st around
Sew centered on front of body
🐙 Tentacle Base (Red, Then Add Loops)
Make 6 tentacles – red part:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4–5: sc around (18)
Stuff lightly
FO and sew evenly around bottom of body
Add curly teal suckers:
Attach teal yarn to bottom of each red tentacle
Ch 10, work 2 sc in each ch (creates spiral), sl st to base
Repeat 1–2 spirals per tentacle
✂️ Final Assembly
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Sew arms to body at shoulder level
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Position and attach eyes and belly patch
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Add sleepy brows or lashes with black embroidery thread
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Sew tentacles securely at base
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Weave in all ends and trim
Your sleepy, squishy Squidward is now complete! Whether he’s chilling under a sea rock or rolling his eyes on your shelf, this crochet cutie is full of underwater personality. 🐚🧶
