Crochet Amigurumi Octopus With Headphone Pattern

Amigurumi octopus with curly tentacles and tiny headphones: a simple, delightful crochet project perfect for gifts and room decor.

Crochet Amigurumi Octopus With Headphone

Have you ever seen an octopus wearing headphones? The Crochet Amigurumi Octopus Pattern brings this amusing vision to life in the most adorable way. This delightful project is simple and engaging, featuring a round-bodied octopus with charming, curly tentacles and tiny, detailed headphones. Whether used as a playful toy or a quirky room decoration, this cheerful creation is sure to capture hearts. It's a perfect handmade gift or an amusing addition to your collection, sure to add smiles wherever it goes.

Crochet Octopus With Headphone Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn in desired colors (one for the body, tentacles, and headphones)
• Crochet hook suitable for the yarn weight
• Stitch marker
• Stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Glue (optional for assembling headphones)

Abbreviations:

• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (two single crochets in the same stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• hdc: half double crochet

Body:

Row 1:

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
3. Pull the yarn tightly to close the ring.
4. Sl st into the first stitch to join.

Row 2:

1. Ch 1.
2. Make an increase (2 sc in the same stitch) in each stitch around (6 increases).
3. Sl st into the first stitch to join.

Row 3:

1. Ch 1.
2. 1 sc in the first stitch, inc in the next stitch - repeat this pattern 5 more times (total of 6 times).
3. Sl st into the first stitch to join.

Row 4:

1. Ch 1.
2. 1 sc in each of the first 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch - repeat this pattern 5 more times (total of 6 times).
3. Sl st into the first stitch to join.

Row 5:

1. Ch 1.
2. 1 sc in each of the first 3 stitches, inc in the next stitch - repeat this pattern 5 more times (total of 6 times).
3. Sl st into the first stitch to join.

Row 6:

1. Ch 1.
2. Sc in each stitch around (total of 30 sc).
3. Sl st into the first stitch to join.

Rows 7-10:

1. Repeat Row 6 (Sc in each stitch around).
2. Sl st into the first stitch to join at the end of each row.

Row 11:

1. Ch 1.
2. 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, decrease (dec) using the next 2 stitches - repeat this pattern 5 more times (total of 6 times).
3. Sl st into the first stitch to join.

Row 12:

1. Ch 1.
2. Crochet in the back loops only (BLO) - 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, decrease in the next 2 stitches - repeat this pattern 5 more times (total of 6 times).
3. Start stuffing the body.
4. Sl st into the first stitch to join.

Row 13 (Last row of the body):

1. Ch 1.
2. Crochet in both loops - 1 sc in the first stitch, decrease in the next 2 stitches - repeat this pattern 5 more times (total of 6 times).
3. Sl st into the first stitch to join.
4. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finish off by inserting the yarn through the front loops and pull tight to close the body. Weave in the ends.

Tentacles:

1. Using the front loops left from Row 12, insert your hook into the first loop.
2. Ch 3.
3. In the next stitch, crochet 3 double crochets (dc).
4. Remove your hook from the loop, insert it into the stitch next to the third chain, and pull the loop through.
5. Ch 3 and sl st into the next stitch.

Repeat this tentacle pattern 11 more times to make a total of 12 tentacles.

Legs:

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Ch 2.
3. Crochet 12 half double crochets (hdc) into the magic ring.
4. Pull the yarn tight to close the ring.
5. Sl st into the first stitch to join.

Row 2:

1. Ch 1.
2. Sc in each stitch around using back loops only (BLO) (total of 12 sc).
3. Sl st into the first stitch to join.

Row 3:

1. Repeat Row 2.
2. Sl st into the first stitch to join and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Make 2 such pieces.

Headphones Band:

1. Make a slip knot and ch 12.
2. In the second chain from the hook, make 1 sc.
3. Sc in each chain across.
4. Ch 1 and fasten off.

Assemble the headphones by sewing the headphone pieces together or using hot glue.

Glue the headphone onto the octopus.

Finishing:

1. Glue eyes onto the 7th row counting from the top.
2. Stitch or embroider the mouth on the 8th row.

Your octopus wearing headphones is now complete. Enjoy your creation!