Kitschy Cute Octopus Pattern by: Bookette of House Full of Monkeys

My version of the old curly-legged octopus. No seams here, because that's how I like it. Worsted Yarn (or whatever you have - just adjust your hook size to match) Crochet Hook size E (or size to work with your yarn – so it makes a snug fabric) Pair of 9mm Safety Eyes Stuffing Yarn needle abbreviations used: sc=single crochet, hdc=half double crochet, inc=increase, dec=decrease, ch=chain, sk=skip (US terms) Important Note: sc2=sc in next 2 stitches, sc5=sc in next 5 stitches, etc. These are not meant as increases. (worked in the round, no joining) Rnd 1: 8 sc in magic ring Rnd 2: inc around (16) Rnd 3: *sc, inc* around (24) Rnd 4: *sc, inc, sc* around (32) Rnd 5: *sc3, inc* around (40) Rnd 6: *sc2, inc, sc2* around (48) Rnd 7: *sc5, inc* around (56), place marker in last stitch Rnds 8-17: work 10 rounds even in sc Rnd 18: *sc5, dec* around (48) Rnd 19: *sc2, dec, sc2* around (40) Now we make the legs! (chain very loosely to make it easier to do the hdc's) Rnd 20: *ch20, work 5hdc in second chain from hook and each following chain, sk2, sc3* repeat (you will have 8 legs)

Pattern by Bookette of Monkeyhousefull.blogspot.com, copyright 2010   

Note: when you do the hdc's in the chains, it will probably curl up all ruffled and odd like so:

just twist it clockwise, and you'll get a nice little corkscrew

promise. Insert Safety Eyes between Rnd 13 & 14, leaving 5-6 stitches between eyes.

Rnd 21: holding legs in front, and working behind, *sc2 in the sk stitches, sc3* repeat (40)

Rnd 22: *sc3, dec* around (32) Rnd 23: *sc, dec, sc* around (24) Pause to Stuff Rnd 24: *sc, dec* around (16) Rnd 25: dec around (8) Pattern by Bookette of Monkeyhousefull.blogspot.com, copyright 2010   

Stuff a little more if needed Rnd 26: dec around (4) Cut yarn, leaving about 8". Do a nice finish, and run the yarn up to the center top. Stitch to secure, then hide yarn end within body.

Pattern was inspired by several other Octopus patterns, but in the end, is my own creation. Please respect my rights as pattern writer by giving me credit and providing a link back to me if you use this pattern. Yarn: Vanna Baby in Bluebell

 

Pattern by Bookette of Monkeyhousefull.blogspot.com, copyright 2010