This crochet pattern will be available to view for free on my blog as of 04.21.18.

Last week I received a custom order from someone right here on Etsy for a small Octopus plush. The order included a basic photo of one that she already had at home, and a few basic measurements. I pulled some yarn out of my stash, and got to work on Pi, the dusty blue octopus. I was so excited with how well this cute little octopus came out, especially the tight tentacles, which I managed to evenly get 8 on the first try. Yes!

I sent pictures of Pi to my guest, and she sent back that she wanted looser tentacles, and longer eyes. I grabbed a different color out of my stash, and got to work on Pippi, the bright blue octopus.

Originally, I figured I would just share instructions for the first octopus I made, but then I started thinking that maybe you guys would like to have the other instructions too, in case you preferred one or the other differences, and so I got the idea to add a bow to what seems like the smaller octopus (just because the tentacles are softer), and make this a his and her duo. Such a cute little set!

And aside from a plush, you could attach a string around the top of the head, and the make the octopus into an ornament for an under the sea/nautical themed party or Christmas tree.

Materials:
- 40 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Red Heart’s Super Saver in Turqua and Country Blue found at my local JoAnn’s
- Small Amount of Black for Eyes - I also used Red Heart’s Super Saver
- Bow: Small Amount of #10 Crochet Cotton Thread - I used Artiste’s #10 Crochet Thread in the Country Rose colorway from my local Hobby Lobby
- H8/5mm Crochet Hook
- Bow: 2mm Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Small Amount of PolyFil

Material Notes:
Yarn Alternatives: Caron’s One Pound, Bernat’s Super Value, Crafter’s Secret Yarn from Hobby Lobby

Time Spent:
I was able to work up one in about an hour.

Gauge:
With H8/5mm and Red Heart Super Saver: 20 SC by 14 Rows = 6 1/8” wide by 3 7/8” tall

Abbreviations:
HDC - Half Double Crochet
HDC2tog - Half Double Crochet Decrease Over Two Stitches
SC - Single Crochet

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Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/595278356/crochet-pattern-pi...

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