Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Bulky or Super Bulky yarn (approximately 800-1000 yards).
- Yarn Color: Your preference color for the body and tentacles.
- Crochet Hook: Size P (11.5mm) for the main body; optional size I (5.5mm) for finer details.
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or another soft filling material to stuff the octopus.
- Safety Eyes (optional): 2 large safety eyes for facial features (for a cute touch).
- Yarn Needle: To stitch pieces together.
- Scissors: For cutting yarn.
Measurements:
- Height: About 24-30 inches (depending on yarn thickness and crochet tension).
- Tentacle Length: 18-24 inches.
- Width (Body): Roughly 16-18 inches across.
Abbreviations:
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (work 2 single crochets in the same stitch)
- dec = decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- st = stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- Rnd = round
Stitching Instructions for Making Giant Plush Octopus Pattern:
Body:
- Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, then work 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
- Rnd 2: Increase in every stitch around (12 sts).
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around (18 sts).
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around (24 sts).
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around (30 sts).
- Rnd 6-10: Work 1 sc in each st around (30 sts).
- Rnd 11: 3 sc, dec around (24 sts).
- Rnd 12: 2 sc, dec around (18 sts).
- Rnd 13: 1 sc, dec around (12 sts).
- Rnd 14: Dec around (6 sts).
- Finish off: Cut the yarn, leaving a long end. Use the yarn tail to sew the remaining hole closed.
- Stuff the body: Lightly stuff the body with polyester fiberfill, making it firm but soft.
Tentacles (Make 8):
- Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, then work 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
- Rnd 2: Increase in every stitch around (12 sts).
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around (18 sts).
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around (24 sts).
- Rnd 5-10: Work 1 sc in each st around (24 sts).
- Rnd 11: 2 sc, dec around (18 sts).
- Rnd 12: 1 sc, dec around (12 sts).
- Rnd 13: Dec around (6 sts).
- Fasten off: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Stuff each tentacle: Lightly stuff each tentacle with fiberfill to give it shape but keep it soft and squishy.
- Sew Tentacles to Body: Position each of the 8 tentacles evenly around the base of the body. Use a whip stitch or any preferred stitch to sew them securely.
Head:
- Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, then work 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
- Rnd 2: Increase in every stitch around (12 sts).
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around (18 sts).
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around (24 sts).
- Rnd 5-9: Work 1 sc in each st around (24 sts).
- Rnd 10: 2 sc, dec around (18 sts).
- Rnd 11: 1 sc, dec around (12 sts).
- Rnd 12: Dec around (6 sts).
- Finish off: Cut the yarn, leaving a long end.
- Attach the head to the body: Position the head at the top center of the body and sew it securely with a whip or mattress stitch. Ensure it’s attached firmly so it doesn’t shift.
Face (Optional):
- Eyes: If you’re using safety eyes, attach them near the top center of the head for a cute look. Position them about 2-3 rows down from the top, spaced evenly apart.
- Mouth: Use black yarn or embroidery floss to stitch a simple smile below the eyes, or create a fun expression if you like.
Assembly:
- Attaching Tentacles:
- Place the 8 tentacles evenly around the base of the body.
- Use a yarn needle to sew each tentacle into place. Secure each tentacle tightly, so they don’t shift or fall off.
- Attaching the Head:
- Position the head on top of the body.
- Use a whip stitch or mattress stitch to sew the head securely to the body. Take extra care to make sure the head is centered and firmly attached.
Finishing:
- Mold the body: Carefully adjust the shape of the body and tentacles. If the body feels too soft or lumpy in places, add more stuffing.
- Fluff the tentacles: Make sure the tentacles are soft and squishy by fluffing them up, adjusting the fiberfill if needed.
- Weave in any loose ends: Using the yarn needle, weave in all loose ends from the body, tentacles, and head.
Optional Touches:
- Add more details: You can add some fun details to your octopus like spots, stripes, or different textures using additional yarn colors.
- Embroidered details: You can also stitch small accents on the body or around the tentacles to add texture or design elements.
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