Reversible Octopus Free crochet pattern

 

Materials:

• Yarn: Two colors of medium-weight yarn (Color A and Color B).
• Hook: 3.5mm (or size appropriate for your yarn).
• Safety Eyes: 10-12mm (or use black yarn for embroidered eyes).
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Scissors.

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc next 2 sts together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd(s): round(s)

Octopus Body (Make 2, one in Color A and one in Color B):

1. Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6 sts)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
3. Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc] * 6 (18 sts)
4. Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] * 6 (24 sts)
5. Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] * 6 (30 sts)
6. Rnd 6: [Sc in next 4 sts, inc] * 6 (36 sts)
7. Rnd 7: [Sc in next 5 sts, inc] * 6 (42 sts)
8. Rnd 8-15: Sc in each st around (42 sts)

Eyes (Make 2):

Use black yarn or safety eyes:

• Place safety eyes between Rounds 11 and 12, about 6-7 stitches apart, on each body half.

For Embroidered Eyes:

• Cut two pieces of black yarn and embroider small “x”-shaped eyes on the face, placing them similarly to where safety eyes would go.

Tentacles (Make 2 sets, one for each body half):

1. Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6 sts)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
3. Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc] * 6 (18 sts)
4. Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] * 6 (24 sts)
5. Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] * 6 (30 sts)
6. Rnd 6: [Sc in next 4 sts, inc] * 6 (36 sts)

Assembly:

1. Tentacles: Sew the tentacles to the bottom of each body half. Ensure that each set of tentacles is positioned on the underside of each octopus half (Color A tentacles for Color A body, and Color B tentacles for Color B body).
2. Stuffing: Stuff each body half firmly but not too tightly. Ensure that both halves can still be easily turned inside out when they are joined.
3. Joining the Two Halves:
   • Place the two body halves together, with the tentacle sides facing outward.
   • Using Color A yarn, sc around the edge of both body halves to join them together, making sure to catch stitches from both halves as you go.
   • Continue around the edge until the two halves are fully joined.
4. Finishing Touches: Weave in any loose ends and trim any excess yarn. Double-check that the octopus can be turned inside out smoothly.

Reversible Octopus Notes:

• Size: The octopus should be around 4-5 inches tall once completed, but size may vary depending on yarn weight and hook size.
• Customization: Feel free to experiment with different yarn colors for fun expressions and playful characters. You can also embroider a small smile or other expressions to add personality!