Douglas by Erin Russell

Douglas

Crochet
Random scraps
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch
in single crochet
3.75 mm (F)
50 - 100 yards (46 - 91 m)
English
This pattern is available for free.

This cephalopod (eleven-o-pus?) is my own little rebellion against amigurumi patterns that require tons of finishing - especially octopus patterns, which often require you to assemble and sew on the legs individually. There’s only one seam on Douglas (to sew on his underbelly); all of the legs are crocheted onto the body in one piece. A built-in nose adds character, and an abundance of legs are a delight to little hands that love to grab, twist, and pull.