This cute little octopus is a sweet and simple plush, with a round body and eight pudgy legs. You have your option of several felt faces, or use safety eyes for an easier finish. You can also top it off with a bow or bowler hat to give it some extra character!

Yarn:

• 100 yds. of light worsted yarn gauging 4.5 sts per inch
• For bow: scraps of similar gauge contrasting yarn
• For bowler hat: scraps of similar gauge yarn for main hat and contrasting color for band

Hook:

• Size US E4 (3.5mm) hook

Notions:

• Batting
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Pencil
• For felt face: scraps of felt, pins, sewing needle, embroidery floss or thread, white fabric paint (optional), freezer paper & iron (optional)
• Or: safety eyes/buttons (instead of felt features)

Stitches used:

• Magic ring
• Single crochet
• Decrease
• Increase
• Chain stitch
• Changing colors
• Stitching through front loops only