Cute, monstrous and useful - what’s not to love? :) This squishy crochet octopus monster is actually pretty cute and not too monstrous. And if you are careful to secure the tentacle-curls, it can work as an iPad holder too.

You will need these supplies to make your own octopus monster

Any bulky yarn will do, but I used a velvet type yarn called Infinity Hearts Petunia and a 6.0 mm hook (US size J).
I used sea-green for the body and and white for the eyes.
Tapestry needle
Safety eyes
Stuffing

The octopus doesn’t require any difficult stitches - only these:

Magic circle
Single crochet
Slip stitch
Increase
Decrease