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So apparently there are some pretty strange facts about octopuses (yes, it’s octopuses, not octopi or octopodes, according to Katherine Harmon Courage, author of “Octopus!”).
The strangest, and saddest, I think is that when they decide to have offspring, it’s pretty much the end of their life, both male and female. Believe it or not, after mating, the male wanders off to die, and the female dies shortly after her eggs hatch. Terrifying.
Another equally strange but less sad fact is that their arms have minds of their own. Literally. In fact, two-thirds of their neurons are in their arms instead of their heads!
These are just two of the weird things I learned and I encourage you to find out more about this fascinating creature!

Enjoy making this double knit Sea Octopus with its eight arms, (with minds of their own!), curling around the center circle frame. If you’re unfamiliar with double knitting, this small potholder is a great way to learn this knitting technique. Both sides are the same, except with reversed colors. You’ll get the accomplishment of finishing a beautiful project and the confidence of adding a new skill to your knitting basket.

With this instantly downloadable PDF pattern, you’ll have all the help you need to get started!

This pattern includes written instructions, a chart, and links to video tutorials for the invisible cast on, invisible bind off, slip stitch edging, and I-cord loop.

You’ll end up with a professional looking finished project that you’ll be proud to give as a gift or keep and put on display.

Pattern Info:

Finished Size: 8” (20.5 cm) after blocking

~ 60 yds MC (#1) super fine weight yarn (I used “Cotton Kings Soft Print 8/4” in Color 217 Purple)

~ 60 yds CC (#1) super fine weight yarn (I used “Cotton Kings Soft Print 8/4” in Color 207 Pink)

Knitting Needles Size US 0 (2 mm) - I used circular needles, but straight needles would work fine as well.
Double Point Needles Size 0 (2 mm) - only three are needed for this pattern

Yarn Needle for sewing in ends

Gauge: 27 stitches x 38 rows = 4” in Double Knit Stitch

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