Crochet Puffy Octopus Amigurumi Pattern Free
This pattern shows you how to make a large, cuddly crochet octopus. What makes this version special is that it is made of several different parts joined together to look like a big, friendly sea creature. It is quite big when finished, measuring about 22 cm wide, making it a perfect handmade gift or a soft decoration for a room.
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Let’s Crochet Puffy Octopus Amigurumi
Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR: Magic Ring
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ch: Chain
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sc: Single Crochet
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inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
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dec: Decrease (sc2tog)
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st(s): Stitch(es)
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sl st: Slip stitch
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[ ] x N: Repeat instructions in brackets N times
1. Tentacles / Legs (Make 8)
Worked in continuous spiral.
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R1: 7 sc in MR (7)
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R2: 7 inc (14)
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R3: [1 sc, inc] x 7 (21)
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R4: [2 sc, inc] x 7 (28)
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R5–R10 (approx): sc in each st (28) — Note: Add more rounds for a taller leg.
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Fasten off for the first 7 legs. Do not fasten off the 8th leg.
2. Joining the Legs
Hold the 8th leg and a finished leg together.
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Join: Join legs by crocheting through both layers for 7 sc.
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Continue joining all 8 legs in a circle, leaving 7 unworked stitches on the outer edge and 7 unworked stitches on the inner edge of each leg.
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Once all 8 are joined in a ring, the bottom of the octopus will have a large hole.
3. Bottom Base (Closing the Leg Gap)
Work into the 7 unworked inner stitches of each leg.
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R1: [7 sc, dec over the join] x 8.
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R2: [6 sc, dec] x 8.
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R3: [5 sc, dec] x 8.
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R4: Continue decreasing (4 sc, dec… then 3 sc, dec…) until the hole is small.
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Finish: Stuff the legs firmly as you close. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Repeat for the other side of the legs to create a double-sided base if desired, or keep flat.
4. Head / Body
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R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
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R2: 6 inc (12)
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R3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
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R4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
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R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
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R6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
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R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
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R8: [6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)
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R9: [7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)
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R10: [8 sc, inc] x 6 (60)
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R11: [9 sc, inc] x 6 (66)
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R12: [10 sc, inc] x 6 (72)
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R13–R24: sc in each st (72) (12 rounds total of no increases).
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R25: [10 sc, dec] x 6 (66)
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R26: [9 sc, dec] x 6 (60)
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R27: Continue decreasing until the opening matches the width of the leg assembly.
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Finish: Stuff the head firmly.
5. Assembly
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Eyes: Place safety eyes or embroider eyes between R18 and R19 of the head, approximately 10-12 sts apart.
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Mouth: Embroider a small “V” or curved smile between the eyes.
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Sewing: Use a yarn needle to sew the bottom of the Head to the center of the joined Legs.
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Details: Add blush or small crochet accessories as desired.
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Video Tutorial:
Pattern In UK Terms
Abbreviations
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MR: Magic Ring
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ch: Chain
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dc: Double Crochet (US sc)
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inc: Increase (2 dc in one stitch)
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dec: Decrease (dc2tog)
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st(s): Stitch(es)
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ss: Slip stitch
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[ ] x N: Repeat instructions in brackets N times
1. Tentacles / Legs (Make 8)
Worked in continuous spiral.
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R1: 7 dc in MR (7)
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R2: 7 inc (14)
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R3: [1 dc, inc] x 7 (21)
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R4: [2 dc, inc] x 7 (28)
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R5–R10 (approx): dc in each st (28) — Note: Add more rounds for a taller leg.
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Fasten off for the first 7 legs. Do not fasten off the 8th leg.
2. Joining the Legs
Hold the 8th leg and a finished leg together.
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Join: Join legs by crocheting through both layers for 7 dc.
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Continue joining all 8 legs in a circle, leaving 7 unworked stitches on the outer edge and 7 unworked stitches on the inner edge of each leg.
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Once all 8 are joined in a ring, the bottom of the octopus will have a large hole.
3. Bottom Base (Closing the Leg Gap)
Work into the 7 unworked inner stitches of each leg.
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R1: [7 dc, dec over the join] x 8.
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R2: [6 dc, dec] x 8.
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R3: [5 dc, dec] x 8.
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R4: Continue decreasing (4 dc, dec… then 3 dc, dec…) until the hole is small.
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Finish: Stuff the legs firmly as you close. Fasten off and weave in ends.
4. Head / Body
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R1: 6 dc in MR (6)
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R2: 6 inc (12)
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R3: [1 dc, inc] x 6 (18)
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R4: [2 dc, inc] x 6 (24)
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R5: [3 dc, inc] x 6 (30)
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R6: [4 dc, inc] x 6 (36)
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R7: [5 dc, inc] x 6 (42)
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R8: [6 dc, inc] x 6 (48)
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R9: [7 dc, inc] x 6 (54)
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R10: [8 dc, inc] x 6 (60)
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R11: [9 dc, inc] x 6 (66)
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R12: [10 dc, inc] x 6 (72)
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R13–R24: dc in each st (72) (12 rounds total of no increases).
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R25: [10 dc, dec] x 6 (66)
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R26: [9 dc, dec] x 6 (60)
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R27: Continue decreasing until the opening matches the width of the leg assembly.
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Finish: Stuff the head firmly.
5. Assembly
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Eyes: Place safety eyes or embroider eyes between R18 and R19 of the head, approximately 10-12 sts apart.
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Mouth: Embroider a small “V” or curved smile between the eyes.
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Sewing: Use a yarn needle to sew the bottom of the Head to the center of the joined Legs.
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Details: Add blush or small crochet accessories as desired.
