Mini Octopus Crochet Pattern
- Kavitha
- Jun 29
- 2 min read
Looking for a quick and adorable crochet project? This mini octopus is perfect for beginners and works up in no time. Follow the written pattern below along with the step-by-step photos to create your own cute little octopus!
Yarn of your choice
Matching crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Safety eyes (optional)
Abbreviations
MR – Magic Ring
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
SL ST – Slip Stitch
INC – Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
DEC – Invisible Decrease (or regular decrease)
Pattern:
Head
Round 1: MR, 6 SC (6)
Round 2: INC around (12)
Round 3: (SC, INC) × 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 SC, INC) × 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 SC, INC) × 6 (30)
Rounds 6–9: SC around (30)
Round 10: (3 SC, DEC) × 6 (24)
Tentacles (Work in Front Loops Only)
In each front loop:
SC, 3 DC in the same stitch, SL ST in the next stitch.
Repeat all the way around to create the tentacles.
Close the Head (Work in Back Loops Only)
Return to the unused back loops of Round 10:
Round 11: (2 SC, DEC) × 6 (18)
Round 12: (SC, DEC) × 6 (12)
Round 13: DEC around (6)
Step by Step:-
Round 1: MR, 6 SC (6)
Round 2: INC around (12)
Round 3: (SC, INC) × 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 SC, INC) × 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 SC, I
NC) × 6 (30)
Rounds 6–9: SC around (30)
Round 10: (3 SC, DEC) × 6 (24)
Tentacles (Work in Front Loops Only)
In each front loop:
SC, 3 DC in the same stitch, SL ST in the next stitch.
Repeat all the way around to create the tentacles.
Close the Head (Work in Back Loops Only)
Return to the unused back loops of Round 10:
Round 11: (2 SC, DEC) × 6 (18)
Round 12: (SC, DEC) × 6 (12)
Round 13: DEC around (6)
Fasten off, close the opening, and weave in the ends.
Finished!
Use a black yarn needle to embroider the eyes and mouth as shown
Cute mini octopus is ready! These little octopuses make wonderful keychains, bag charms, desk buddies, gifts, or market makes. If you're following this tutorial, I'd love to see your finished creation. Happy crocheting!
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