Crochet your own Amigurumi Octopus. This octopus is about 7" tall and is dying to wrap her tentacles around someone with love. This is using Lily Sugarn Cream yarn.
It's a pretty easy pattern to work step-by-step and check off the instructions as you do it.
Originally, Octavia had only 7 legs, but it was updated in 2021 to change the pattern slightly so she has 8 legs. She probably just grew and got an extra leg or something.
The stitch-along is in 3 parts. Head / Body as part 1. Underside is part 2. Finishing and assembling is part 3.
Octopuses are sometimes used in preemie situations where an octopus is put with the tubes and stuff that the baby may see.
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As soon as I saw this pattern, I asked, "OMG, how sweet is she?" I want to crochet her up. I love the eyes and the shaping of the head.
Her best friend has been done in purple, and you can see that version on the pattern itself.
Pattern Details
- Pattern: Octavia the Crochet Octopus
- Status: Free
- Notes: 7" Tall Octopus Amigurumi.
So if you are looking for something unusual and cuddly and will definitely get Oooooh and aaaaaahs when you present it as a gift, Octavia the Octopus may be just the ticket!
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Sandi Martinello says
What if you want to use Red Heart Super Saver instead of the cotton?
Wendy Maruna says
In this project, it will be okay to substitute the yarn.
Happy Stitching!!
Patricia Borden says
Octavia!
Meredith Ansel says
I joined the club off YouTube for $7.99. I’m unable to watch any member’s only videos. Help! ?
Wendy Maruna says
Have you been able to access the videos yet?
I have some suggestions to help determine what the issue may be. It has happened to others in our community so I am sharing what the issues were found to be for them.
Double check to make sure that YouTube is updated to the most recent update for the app for your device.
Be sure that you are logged into YouTube under the same account you used to join the membership. (It is possible to log into YouTube under the same account on multiple devices)
Try restarting your device. Sometimes that can clear out anything that might be hanging up your apps.
When you go to our channel homepage, you can confirm which level you are on. If it says Stitcher’s Passport, that is the entry level membership that does not have all of the perks. If your perks show Stitchers Journey, then you should have access to everything. (The rate is different depending on where you are in the world, so I cannot confirm by the amount you shared that you are paying. )
Hopefully one of these tips can help you get started watching the member only videos.
Ann says
No blue button
Mikey says
updated
Jacqueline M Cucugliello says
How many sc should there be before starting the divide for tentacle row.
Jacqueline M Cucugliello says
How many stitches should there be before starting tentacle row
Cece Sickles says
I think the pattern needs to be re-done, there seems to be some missing rounds; round 11 is missing and round 9...? I havent worked on this yet
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
If you look at the instructions. The same instruction is stated.
7th and alt rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each
sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Means round 9 and 11 is the alt rounds. Hopefully that helps you.
jacqueline trombley says
I just wanted to let everyone know, that I too was on my 4th tentacle and wanted to make sure I was going to have enough stitches for all. If you stitch into the last last hdc2tog stitch as your first hdc2tog you have enough space for another tentacle.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Thanks for the tip. I am going to work on this in the future.
Kathy says
I cannot find the patter for Octavia the Octopus
Pat says
You didn't help anyone with their questions that I can see. I too am stuck at the 7 tentacle point.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
The customer service of Yarnspirations is open for emails or phone calls. Have they not been able to help you?
Sammy says
Really wish you had a crochet along for this pattern.
Patricia Reitz says
Mikey,
Trying to catch up and so love this Octopus. Is this the same as the pink one that Daniel is loving on The Crochet Crowd Facebook page? I get it now!
You guys always make me smile!
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Brenda Blackwell Mussmann says
I just reached the tentacle part of this pattern, and it looks to me that it will only have 7 tentacles..... I am afraid this makes me a bit nuts... why would it not be the correct number for an octopus. I think I am going to have to take it all apart now and redo it starting with a count of 8 so I can have 8 tentacles.
Karen says
Hi Mikey! Thanks for this I can't wait to start it. When I downloaded the pattern, round #9 appears to be gone. Is it my computer?
Norma says
I read it wrong first as well.
7th and alt rnds:
Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc
around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Sammy says
PLEASE HELP ME! excuse my noobie self, what does alternate mean exactly? I have done many Google searches, read books and blogs, with little help. I have had to unravel and re-do this over and over. am I supposed turn, putting 7th rnd on top on thr 6th rnd? or do the 7th rnd then turn, putting the 8th rnd on the 7th? so confused.or just keep going in the same direction??
jenny says
This is done in rounds not rows. You do not turn it. you just keep going round and round.
Alternate means just that. (every other round)
7th 9th 11th are alternate rounds since the pattern shows you differing 8th 10th and 12th rounds.
To make the pattern clearer to yourself read it from start to finish at least three or four times before you start to crochet. That way you will understand what it wants you to do.