BIG-EYED OCTOPUS CROCHET PATTERN, Amigurumi Plush Sea creature

Crochet pattern “Big-eyed Octopus” (in English)

 

This tutorial contains a detailed patterns of two crochet Big-eyed Octopuses.

When using similar materials, the toy will be:

* BIG octopus –  about 6,3” (16 cm)

* LITTLE octopus – about 3.5” (8-9 cm)

You can crochet a toy from any yarn, only you will need to change eyes pattern (or use plastic eyes) and will have to choose the size of hooks yourself

 

 The patterns in PDF format include:

* recommendations on the selection of materials and tools

* very detailed crochet patterns with with step-by-step photos

* my help if necessary

 

All patterns are written in standard US terms.

The pattern does not contain basic course of crocheting – you should already have the basic knowledge!

 

You need for BIG octopus:

– plush yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby or analogues (100% polyester, 100g/120 mt or 3,53 oz/131 yrds):

     * main color – 1 skein;

     * additional color for the lower part of the tentacles – just a little bit;

– 4 mm hook / US size G (*see the note below);

– for eyes:

     * option 1 – lace yarn (mercerized cotton, 50g/328 yrds  or 50g/300mt) – black, white and  color of the pupil + 1 mm hook;

     * option 2 – fine yarn (acryl or cotton, (50 g/200 mt or 1.76 oz/218 yrds) – black, white and  color of the pupil + 2 mm hook;

– fiberfiller;

– scissors, stitch markers, thick (for embroidering the nose) and thin (for sewing the eyes) yarn needle

– satin ribbon for decoration – if desired.

 

You need for LITTLE octopus:

– yarn – cotton 55%, acryl 45%, 50g/160 mt or 1.76 oz/174 yrds:

     * main color – less than 1 skein;

     * additional color for the lower part of the tentacles, nose and bow – just a little bit;

– 2 mm hook/US Size 4;

– lace yarn for crochet eyes (100% mercerized cotton, 50g/328 yrds  or 50g/300mt)– black, white and  color of the pupil (according to your desire);

– 1 mm hook/US Size 10-12 –  for crochet eyes;

– fiberfiller;

– scissors;

– stitch markers;

– thin yarn needle.

 

You are most welcome to contact me if you have any questions about the pattern.

I would love to see your finished toy as well.