Octopus Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: AmiCharm
Instagram: @amicharm_
Difficulty Level: Beginner
A Soft Ocean-Inspired Crochet Moment to Enjoy
Playful colors and a sweet expression make this Octopus Amigurumi a fun addition to your crochet time. Designed by amicharm_, this cute octopus features big eyes, rosy cheeks, and a gentle smile that brings charm to any handmade collection. Its rounded shape makes it perfect for gifts, nursery decor, or small display pieces. Clean forms like this fit naturally into easy crochet projects, and we sincerely thank amicharm_ for sharing this adorable design. You’ll also find extra octopus ideas at the end of the pattern for inspiration.
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This beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern uses simple stitches and smooth shaping, making it quick and relaxing to complete. Its compact size (about 11–13 cm) is ideal for small gifts. If you enjoy sea creatures, you might also love the cute fish amigurumi on our blog.
The design uses cotton yarn in shades like Agua Fresca, Tijolo, Branco, and Azaleia for a neat finish. You’ll need a 2.5 mm hook, safety eyes, stuffing, and basic tools. If you enjoy small projects, you may also like the adorable mini shark amigurumi featured on our blog. Additional octopus ideas are shared at the bottom of the pattern.
Materials:
• White Amigurumi embroidery thread
• Black Cléa embroidery thread
• 2.5mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Stuffing
• Scissors
• 12mm safety eyes
Measurements:
Pablo is 11cm tall with his tentacles open and 13cm tall with them closed
Abbreviations:
Ch – chain
Row – row
sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Blo – only in the back loops
slst – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
OCTOPUS AMIGURUMI PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Tentacle x4
Do it with the color blue
Row.1– 6 sc MR
Row.2– 6inc (12)
Row.3– 3sc, 6inc, 3sc (18)
Row 4 and 5 – sc/sc
Row.6– 4sc, (1sc, 1dec) repeat 3 times, 5sc (15)
Row.7– 4sc, 3dec, 5sc (12)
Row. 8 to 10– sc/sc (12)
Row.11– 3sc, 3inc, 6sc (15)
Row.12– 1dec, 9sc, 2dec (12)
Row 13 and 14 – sc/sc (12)
Row.15– 1dec, 6sc, 2dec (9)
Row 16 – close the piece with 4 sc, fasten the thread securely so that it does not come loose.
The tentacles with 4 units are the ones that are turned sideways, and the ones with 2 units are the ones that go on the sides, one up and one down.
Tentacle x2
Make it blue
Row.1– 6sc MR
Row.2– 6inc (12)
Row.3– 3sc, 6inc, 3sc (18)
Row.4 and 5– sc/sc
Row.6– 4sc, (1sc, 1dec) repeat 3 times, 5sc (15)
Row.7– 4sc, 3dec, 5sc (12)
Row. 8 to 10– sc/sc (12)
Row.11– 3sc, 3inc, 6sc (15)
Row.12– 1dec, 9sc, 2dec (12)
Row.13 and 14– sc/sc (12)
Row.15– 1dec, 6sc, 2dec (9)
Row.16– make 3sc to reach the side and close with 4sc.
fasten off the yarn securely so it doesn’t come loose.
Head
Make it blue
Row.1– 6sc MR
Row.2– 6inc (12)
Row.3– (1sc,1inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Row.4– 1sc, 1inc (2sc, 1inc) repeat 5 times, 1sc (24)
Row.5– (3sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times (30)
Row.6– 2sc, 1inc (4sc, 1inc) repeat 5 times, 2sc (36)
Row.7– (5sc, laum) repeat 6 times (42)
Row.8– 3sc, 1inc (6sc, 1inc) repeat 5 times, 3sc (48)
Row.9– (7sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times (54)
Row.10 to 17– sc/sc (54)
Eyes between rows 15 and 16 with 8 visible stitches apart.
Row.18– (7sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (48)
Row.19– sc/sc (48)
Row.20– 3sc, 1dec , (6sc, 1dec) repeat 5 times, 3sc (42)
Make the expressions in the eyes, cheeks and mouth with the head still open, as it makes it much easier.
Row.21– sc/sc (42)
Row.22– (5sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (36)
Row.23– sc/sc (36)
Row.24– (4sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (30)
Row.25– (3sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (24)
Row.26– sc/sc (24)
Don’t cut the yarn, we’re going to embed the tentacles, continue…
You will need to make a few stitches to reach the side of the body. I made 5, but in your case it may be more or less.
R1– use the tentacle on the sides, which only has 2 units.
Place it facing up and make 4 sc, taking the tentacle and the head.
R2 and R3– use the tentacles that have 4 units. Look at the pictures to get the positions right.
R4– use the tentacle that has 2 units, position it facing down.
R5 and R6– use the tentacles that have 4 units. Place them in the position you want. Do not cut the yarn, we will close the hole that was left.
Round 28– (1 sc, 1 dec) x 7, 3 sc (17)
Round 29– 8 dec, 1 sc (9)
finish with inverted MR
Make several purple stitches symbolizing the octopus’s spots.
Star
with Brick color
do not tighten your stitch, do it very loosely
Row.1– 5sc MR
Row.2– (4ch. from the 2nd ch. make 1slst, 1sc, 1hdc, slst in the next base stitch) repeat 5 times
Ruffle
with Azalea color
Make 26ch. from the 3rd ch. do (1hdc inc, 1 triple inc hdc)
Sew the star and the ruffle to the octopus and embroider the eyebrows.
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