This crochet octopus pattern is the perfect project for both beginner and seasoned crocheters! With its vibrant yellow yarn and charming tentacles, it creates a super cute octopus keychain that's both functional and fun.
Crochet Octopus Keychain
The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for crocheting the head and tentacles, and even gives you the option to add a personal touch with the attached keychain. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a gift, this playful crochet creation is sure to turn heads!
Head (Yellow Yarn)
- Round 1: Create a magic ring and make 6 single crochets (sc) inside it.
- Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (6inc), resulting in 12 stitches.
- Round 3: Repeat the pattern of (sc, inc) 6 times, for a total of 18 stitches.
- Round 4: Repeat the pattern of (2sc, inc) 6 times, for a total of 24 stitches.
- Rounds 5-9: Make 24 single crochets in each round for 5 rounds.
- Round 10: Repeat the pattern of (2sc, dec) 6 times, for a total of 18 stitches.
- Round 11: This round is a decrease round using only the back loop (BLO).
- Repeat the pattern of (sc, dec) 6 times, for a total of 12 stitches.
- Stuffing: Add stuffing to the octopus body.
- Round 12: Repeat the pattern of (dec) 6 times, for a total of 6 stitches.
- Finishing: Cut the yarn and sew the remaining hole closed.
Tentacles (Yellow Yarn)
- Round 1: Start with 2 chains.
- Round 2: Make 2 double crochets (2dc) in the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern of (2 chains, 2 double crochets, 2 chains, slip stitch) until you have made 9 tentacles.
- Finishing: Cut the yarn and sew the loose end to secure the tentacles.
Assembly and Final Touches
- Eyes: Using black yarn, sew two eyes onto the head on the 7th round, approximately 2 stitches apart.
- Keychain: Attach the keychain to the top of the octopus.
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