This pattern provides instructions for a children’s octopus and squid toys, knitted in King Cole DK yarn.

26 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch using 3mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

Measurements:
Small Octopus: 25 cm
Large Octopus: 29 cm
Small Squid: 16 cm
Large Squid: 17 cm

Yarn used:
King Cole Splash DK - 100g balls.
320yrds/292m
Shades: 758-Strawberry, 1832-Pink Lemonade.

King Cole Dollymix DK - 25g balls.
79yrds/73m
Shades: 56-Cornflower, 1-White, 48-Black.

King Cole Pricewise DK - 100g balls.
308yrds/282m
Shades: 3025-Parsley.

This pattern requires washable toy stuffing.