Hello crochet friends!
I have a confession to make, I have caught the plush and velvet yarn bug! I’ve been loving remaking patterns using these soft yarns, but I have to admit that sewing has been challenging, despite the cuteness of the finished plushies. Enter Oscar the Octopus – he has no sewing at all, and turned out super cute! It’s also a super fast make, perfect as a last minute gift. I hope you enjoy the free pattern, and please tag me on social media if you make a little Oscar!
Materials
• Velvet or plush yarn in pink
• 5 mm crochet hook*
• Stitch marker, tapestry needle and scissors
• Polyfill
• Black felt for the eyes (white felt optional)
Abbreviation used (U.S. terms)
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
*…*: repeat
inc: 2 single crochet in the same stitch
dec: single crochet 2 stitches together through the front loop only (invisible decrease)
Finished size: approx. 8 cm
All pieces are worked through both loops of the stitches and in the round without joining unless stated otherwise in the pattern. It is recommended to use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round.
Octopus – in pink make 1
Work in rounds
Round 1. sc 6 in a magic ring (6)
Round 2. inc x6 (12)
Round 3. *sc 1, inc* x6 (18)
Round 4. *sc 2, inc* x6 (24)
Round 5. *sc 3, inc* x6 (30)
Round 6. *sc 4, inc* x6 (36)
Rounds 7-13. sc in each st around (36)
Round 14. *sc 4, dec* x6 (30)
Round 15. *sc 3, dec* x6 (24)
Round 16. in FLO, *sc 1, ch 6, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook [sl st, sc 3 in next st, hdc 3 in next st x2, dc 3 in next st] down the chain, skip a sc, sc 1* x8
Round 17. in BLO, *sc 2, dec* x6 (18)
Start stuffing the octopus.
Round 18. *sc 1, dec* x6 (12)
Round 19. dec x6 (6)
Fasten off, finish stuffing and weave in ends.
Assembly
1. Cut circles or ovals for the eyes in the black felt. You can also cut some smaller circles in white felt to make the eyes reflections.
2. Glue or sew the felt eyes to your octopus.
You are done!
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Finished objects may be sold in small numbers as long as credit is given to me (emmacraftsdesign), the designer, with the link to my website provided. (https://www.emmacraftsdesign.com). Not for commercial use.