16 Free and Cute Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Patterns
If you’re looking for cute crochet octopus patterns, you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re going to dive into 16 crocheted octopus amigurumi patterns.
Octopi are popular for many reasons. From their adorably portrayed bulbous bodies to their long tentacles, they are truly fascinating creatures.
From beginner friendly patterns to more advanced patterns, this collection of crochet octopus patterns is sure to delight.
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Materials
When it comes to amigurumi, you’ll need more materials than with your typical crochet project. Here’s a list of some you may want to have on hand.
- Yarn – There are lots of different types of yarn that are great for amigurumi. Worsted weight acrylic yarn and bulky or super bulky plush yarn are the most popular choices nowadays. There’s even a pattern here that is micro sized and uses embroidery floss!
- Crochet Hook – Amigurumi patterns call for smaller mm crochet hook than the yarn calls for. You don’t always have to have exact gauge with amigurumi but you want your stitches to be tight enough that the stuffing won’t show through.
- Stitch Markers – These are particularly handy for amigurumi because most patterns are worked in continuous rounds and you’ll need to keep track of the beginning and end of your rounds.
- Stuffing – There are snuggler amigurumi patterns that don’t use any stuffing but most patterns do. Polyfil is the most popular choice for crafters.
- Tapestry Needle – You’ll need a tapestry needle if you’re sewing small parts together or for embroidery.
- Pins – These are handy for pinning your pieces together before sewing to make sure the placement is accurate.
- Wooden Stick – A wooden stick can be useful for stuffing your amigurumi evenly.
- Safety Eyes – Safety eyes are a cute way to add eyes to your project but beware that most people don’t recommend using them for toys that will be for small children.
Can I donate my octopus creations?
Amigurumi projects are a great idea if you’re looking for a way to donate to your local hospital. The curly tentacles of these crochet toys are perfect for the tiny arms and hands of premature babies.
Most will accept donations with some stipulations such as no safety eyes or plastic pieces due to safety reasons. Contact your local hospital to find out what types of donations they’re looking for and willing to accept.
Scroll to see all of the cute crochet octopus patterns I’ve rounded up for you today.
Ingrid the Octopus
Designer: Off The Beaten Hook
About the Pattern: We’ll start these crochet octopus toys off with Ingrid the octopus. She’s a simple octopus pattern made with fun colors of dk weight cotton yarn and finished off with a super cute coral reef headband consisting of kelp, coral, anemones, and barnacles.
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Octopus Cupcake
Designer: Paint It Colorful
About the Pattern: If you weren’t already wanting a cupcake, you probably are now. #SorryNotSorry. This adorable little octopus amigurumi pattern is made with icing, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. And the tiny little legs? They’re popcorn stitches. So cute!
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Olive Octopus Puzzle
Designer: Look At What I Made
About the Pattern: Have you seen this type puzzle amigurumi before? They got popular several years ago and for good reason. I absolutely love this octopus version featuring a puzzle ball with an added body and tentacles.
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Octopus Baby Toy
Designer: The Friendly Red Fox
About the Pattern: This cute crochet octopus is a great pattern for beginner skill level crocheters. The crochet eyes, embroidered mouth, and adding an optional rattle inside like the designer did makes it a great gift for small children.
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Octopus Squish
Designer: Sweet Softies
About the Pattern: These adorable pocket-sized octopi are a great easy pattern perfect for even a beginner crocheter. The pattern is designed with plush yarn making it super soft and squishable and the best part is there’s no sewing involved.
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Giant Squishy Octopus
Designer: The Left-Handed Crocheter
About the Pattern: Looking for something a little more extra? Got you covered with this giant, squishy octopus crochet pattern. This octopus is made using Bernat Blanket yarn, so you know it works up super quick and is perfectly squishy and cuddly.
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Caroline the Octopus
Designer: Elisa’s Crochet
About the Pattern: Caroline is a cute and friendly looking octopus. She’s made with DK weight yarn and is small child friendly with all embroidered pieces. I love the barnacle accents and the embroidered French knot suckers on the tentacles.
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Octopus Squish
Designer: Moogly
About the Pattern: Here we’ve got another jumbo octopus pattern using Bernat Blanket yarn. For this pattern, the designer used a microbead pillow ball for stuffing instead of Polyfil. You’ll use half double crochet stitches and buttons for the eyes and suckers.
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The Color Octopus
Designer: Khuc Cay
About the Pattern: These adorable tiny octopus can be made in less than hour. The designer created emotion octopi for her daughter which I think is such an awesome idea for smaller kids. Get creative with the colors and facial expressions on your own crochet octopuses.
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Octavia the Octopus
Designer: Yarnspirations
About the Pattern: Octavia is a fun amigurumi octopus pattern made with Lily Sugar ‘N Cream which is a worsted weight cotton yarn. She’s fun and easy and would look great in lots of vibrant colors. The bulbous eyes are what I love most about this pattern.
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2 In 1 Reversible Octopus
Designer: Katia Glebova
About the Pattern: Crochet a super cute and reversible octopus for loads of fun for little ones. The pattern calls for sport weight yarn but can easily be adjusted using different sized yarn and an appropriate mm crochet hook.
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Amigurumi Octopus
Designer: lilleliis
About the Pattern: This cute little octopus is a great project if you’re looking to make a gift for a little one or to donate to a hospital. The twirly tentacles are perfect for wandering little fingers and is safe for all with embroidered eyes. Pattern is available in English, Dutch, and Hungarian on the designer’s website.
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Mini Octopus
Designer: The Friendly Red Fox
About the Pattern: These cute mini octopi measuring at only a couple inches tall are a great and easy way to use up leftover yarn scraps. Using small amounts of worsted weight yarn and small 9 mm safety eyes, you can whip up several cute toys in no time.
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No-Sew Amigurumi Octopus
Designer: Knits and Knots by AME
About the Pattern: This adorable pocket-sized octopus is a popular amigurumi pattern as it is not only tiny, but super easy in that it required no sewing. The super cute twirly tentacles are crocheted right onto the body of the octopus. The designer even has a blog post talking about the best yarn options for amigurumi.
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Crochet Octopus
Designer: Handy Little Me
About the Pattern: This cute octopus crochet pattern is made using fingering weight cotton yarn with 2 and 3 mm crochet hooks to create a 10″ long stuffie perfect for little hands. The twirly tentacles give it such a cute finish.
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Tiny Octopus
Designer: Anastasia Kirs
About the Pattern: If you’re into micro crochet or trying out different techniques, you’re going to love this adorable tiny octopus. This pattern calls for embroidery floss, a tiny 0.5mm crochet hook size, and tiny 1mm eyes such as seed beads. Pattern is available as a free download on Ravelry.
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Final Thoughts on Cute Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Patterns
These adorable cute crochet octopus patterns are perfect for craft fairs and would also make a perfect gift. I hope you found one that you love and can’t wait to get started on.
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