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Octopus
This is a simple octopus pattern which is done in one continuous spiral. There is very minimal sewing involved. There is a bonus variant for a takoyaki themed octopus!
Format: PDF
Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
Approx. finished size / Recommended Hook & Yarn / Eyes:
Measurements are based on just the octopi body and does not include the tentacles.
Small (2.5”) - No. 4 / 1.25mm US and 0.6mm US with Size 10 Crochet thread / Miyuki beads, 5-6mm shank buttons or 5-6mm safety eyes
Large (5”) - F / 3.75mm US and 1mm US with Worsted Weight yarn / 10-12mm shank buttons or 10-12mm safety eyes
Gauge is not that important. Just be sure to use a hook that will allow you to have tight stitches with the yarn or thread that you plan to use.
Skills required:
- Single crochet stitch
- Half double crochet stitch
- Double crochet stitch
- Half treble crochet stitch
- Treble crochet stitch
- Magic ring
- Crocheting in spiral
- Increasing and decreasing
Pattern includes:
- Takoyaki octopi variant
- How to insert amigurumi eyes by crochet tutorial
- Progress and finished photos of octopi plush
Do not sell/share/modify/reproduce this pattern. Dolls created from this pattern may be sold provided that you give credit to me.
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- First published: February 2017
- Page created: March 2, 2017
- Last updated: March 2, 2017 …
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