Make a cute, tiny octopus with an orange color and glowing eyes that looks just right to cuddle or give as a special gift. We have a guide filled with step-by-step instructions to help you create this adorable Umbrella Octopus. Its vibrant orange color and unique glowing eyes set it apart, making it a fun project. With our guide, you can bring this charming creature to life, crafting something unique with your hands. So, get ready to dive into the crochet world and create your cute Umbrella Octopus that's sure to bring smiles.
Crochet Umbrella Octopus Pattern
Abbreviations
- Rnd - Round St-stitch
- Ch - Chain
- Slst-slip Stitch Sc-single Crochet
- Hdc - Half Double Crochet
- Dc - Double Crochet
- Sc2tog - 2 St Together With Sc (Decrease) Sc3tog-3 St Together With Sc
- Flo In Front Loop Only
- *...* - Repeat From * To * X Times
Materials
- 2.5 Mm Crochet Hook
- Sport Weight Yarn In 2 Colors (A: Coral, B: Apricot)
- 12 Mm Saftey Eyes
- Soft Stuffing/polyester Fiberfill
Fins
Use Color A.
- Ch 7, Dc In Fourth Ch From Hook, Hdc In Next 2 Ch, Sc In Last Ch, Fasten Off.
- Make Two And Set Them Aside For Later.
Eyes
Use Color B.
- Ch 6, Slst In First Ch, 12 Sc In Chain Ring, Fasten Off With An Invisible Join To 2nd Sc.
- Insert The Shaft Of A Safety Eye Into The Hole Of The Ring.
- Make Two And Set Them Aside For Later.
Head
Use Color A.
- Rnd 1 6 Sc In Magic Ring
- Rnd 2 *2 Sc In Next Sc * 6x [12]
- Rnd 3 *2 Sc In Next Sc, 1 Sc* 6x [18]
- Rnd 4 *2 Sc In Next Sc, 2 Sc* 6x [24]
- Rnd 5 *2 Sc In Next Sc, 3 Sc* 6x [30]
- Rnd 6 *2 Sc In Next Sc, 4 Sc* 6x [36]
- Rnd 7-9 36 Sc
- Rnd 10 *2 Sc In Next Sc, 11 Sc* 3x [39]
- Rnd 11-12 39 Sc
- Rnd 13 *2 Sc In Next Sc, 12 Sc* 3x [42]
- Rnd 14 42
- Rnd 15 *2 Sc In Next Sc, 13 Sc* 3x [45]
- Rnd 16 *2 Sc In Next Sc, 14 Sc* 3x [48]
Attach The Fins And Place The Eyes With Their Rings Between Rnd 13 And 14, 10 St Apart {counted In Rnd 14}.
Umbrella
- Rnd 17 48 Sc Flo
- Rnd 18 *2 Sc In Next Sc, 2 Sc* 16x [64]
- Rnd 19 *2 Sc In Next 2 Sc, 6 Sc* 8x [80]
Note: The Invisible Decrease Is Not Suit- Able When Working Sc3tog In The Next Rounds.
- Rnd 20 *1 Sc, 2 Sc In Next 2 Sc, 3 Sc, Sc3tog, 1 Sc* 8x [80]
Note: The Starting Point Changes In The Following Rounds.
- Rnd 21 *2 Sc, 2 Sc In Next 2 Sc, 3 Sc, Sc3tog* 8x [80], Add 1 Sc In First Sc Of This Round And Mark The Next Sc{→ That Is Your New Starting Point}
- Rnd 22 *2 Sc In Next Sc, 1 Sc, 2sc In Next 2 Sc, 2sc, 2 Sc In Next Sc, Sc3tog* 8x [96], Add 1 Sc In First Sc Of This Round And Mark The Next Sc{→ That Is Your New Starting Point}
- Rnd 23 *2 Sc In Next 2 Sc, 1 Sc, 2 Sc In Next 2 Sc, 2sc, 2 Sc In Next 2 Sc, Sc3tog* 8x [128], Change To Color B, Add 1 Sc In First Sc Of This Round And Mark The Next Sc{→ That Is Your New Starting Point}
- Rnd 24 *3sc, 1 Sc In Next Sc And Fifth
Next Sc Together {see This In Detail On The Next Page}, 4 Sc, Sc3tog* 8x [72], Fasten Off With An Invisible Join To 2nd Sc
- Rnd 24 Insert Your Hook Into The Indicated Sc, Skip The Next 4 Sc And Insert The Hook Into The Fifth Next Sc From The Back. Pull Up A Loop Through Both Sc Together And Complete The Single Crochet As Usual.
Closing
Go Inside The Piece And Start With Color A In First Back Loop Of Rnd 16.
- Rnd 1 *sc2tog, 7 Sc* 6x [48]
- Rnd 2 *sc2tog, 6 Sc* 6x [42]
- Rnd 3 *sc2tog, 5 Sc* 6x [36]
- Rnd 4 *sc2tog, 4 Sc* 6x [30]
Start Stuffing.
- Rnd 5 *sc2tog, 3 Sc* 6x [24]
- Rnd 6 *sc2tog, 2 Sc* 6x [18]
- Rnd 7 *sc2tog, 1 Sc* 6x [12]
- Rnd 8 *sc2tog* 6x [6]
Fasten Off And Close The Remaining hole.
Free crochet pattern by @craftyemmi
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