Crochet No Sew Baby Octopus Amigurumi Tutorial For Beginners

Add a touch of whimsy to your daily routine with the Crochet baby Octopus Amigurumi Keychain! This charming little project lets you create a miniature Octopus that's as quirky as it is cute. Perfect for dog lovers or anyone who appreciates a bit of handmade charm, this keychain can jazz up your keys or make a delightful addition to your bag.

Crochet Baby Octopus Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

Sweet Snuggles Light yarn (or your preferred yarn)
5.5 mm crochet hook
12 mm safety eyes
Polyester stuffing
Stitch marker (or a bobby pin)
Yarn needle (Optional - can also use the crochet hook for weaving in ends)
Scissors

Pattern Steps:

Starting Out:

Begin with a slip knot.
Chain 2 (CH 2) as an alternative to the magic ring for beginners.

Round 1:

Work 7 single crochet stitches (SC) into the second chain from the hook.
This establishes the base circle.

Round 2 (Increase Round):

Perform an increase in each stitch around by working 2 SC in each stitch, resulting in a total of 14 SC.
Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of the round to keep track.

For Rounds 3 and 4:

Work 1 SC in each stitch around, maintaining the 14 ST stitch count.

Round 5 (Decrease to Form the Head):

Begin with 1 SC then perform a series of decreases using the invisible decrease method across the next stitches:
To do an invisible decrease, insert the hook into the front loops of the next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
Repeat the pattern (1 SC, then decreases) around to taper the round.

Adding Safety Eyes:

Place 12 mm safety eyes between rounds 3 and 4 of the crochet piece. Space them according to your preference for different facial expressions.

Creating Tentacles:

Slip stitch into the front loop of the next stitch to start.
Chain 2, then slip stitch in the second chain from the hook to form a tentacle.
Repeat this process to create 8 tentacles around the edge of the octopus's head.

Finishing the Octopus:

Fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Stuff the head with polyester filling.
Use the yarn tail to weave through the stitches at the head's opening to close it. Secure and weave in the end.