Crochet Ollie The Octopus Amigurumi Pattern

Meet Ollie the Octopus, your charming and cuddly new crochet friend! With his friendly smile and eight wavy tentacles, he's the perfect companion for all ages. Whether you're more seasoned with a crochet hook or just starting out, making Ollie can be a delightful way to spend your time.

Crochet Ollie The Octopus

Materials Needed:

Scissors
Darning needle
Crochet hook (Size 4 recommended for chunky yarn)
Premier Parfait Chunky Yarn (or equivalent chunky yarn)
Fiber fill (for stuffing)

Head and Body:

Row 1:

Start with a magic circle or chain 2. Crochet 6 sc in the ring (6 stitches).

Row 2:

Increase in every stitch (12 stitches).

In Row 3:

Sc in the first stitch, increase in the next stitch repeat around (18 stitches).

Row 4:

Sc in the next two stitches, then increase repeat around (24 stitches).

Row 5:

Sc in the next three stitches, then increase repeat six times (30 stitches).

For Rows 6-9:

Sc in each stitch around (30 stitches). This creates a rounded head.

Row 10 (Closing Row for the head):

Sc in the next three stitches, then decrease repeat around (24 stitches). Use an invisible decrease for smoother texture.

Tentacles (Make 8):

Slip stitch then chain 8.
Start in the second chain from the hook: Increase in the first, sc in the next, half-double crochet (hdc) in the next three, and finish with a double crochet (dc) in the last two chains.
Skip one stitch on the head/body, then slip stitch to the next to secure the tentacle. Repeat this process until all 8 tentacles are attached around the bottom of the body.

Assembly:

Bottom of Octopus:

Repeat rows 1-4 identical to the top for the bottom piece. This will also end with 24 stitches.
Sever the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Attach the bottom of the octopus to the body over the tentacles’ base, ensuring the tentacles are facing correctly. Stuff before completely sealing.