BARBARA THE OCTOPUS

crochet pattern
Supplies
Yarn: Baby Snuggle from [Link] - 100% Polyester.
100 g = 120 m/131 yds (super bulky/super chunky) (Check out [Link] for yarn substitutes)
-You will need 4 skeins of main color and 3 skeins of contrast color.
-Colors used for the octopus on the left:
Orchid - color nr. 32 (main color), Soft Pink - color nr. 03 (contrast color) + White - color nr. 01 (for the eyes)
-Colors used for the octopus on the right:
Soft Pink - color nr. 03 (main color), White - color nr. 01 (contrast color)

Hook size 6 mm
Fiber filling
Safety eyes, glitter size 30 mm
Scissors
Needle
Thin cotton yarn or sewing thread for sewing the different parts together
Stitch marker

Notes Finished size

Full length: 90 cm (35.4 inches)
The head, the bottom, the eyes and the eyelids are crocheted
in continuous rounds.
The tentacles are crocheted in two pieces; the upper part
and the bottom part, which is later crocheted together.
They are crocheted in rows.
I advise you to use a stitch marker to keep track of your
stitches and rounds/rows.

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Abbreviations and special stitches
st = stitch(es)
ch = chain(s)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch(es)
puff = puff stitch(es)
*…* = repeat the instructions between * and * the given number of times

In this pattern, the puff stitch is crocheted from wrong side of work like this:

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 Pattern

HEAD
Start on the top with main color. Work in continuous rounds.

1. 9 sc in magic circle
2. 2 sc in each st (18)
3. *1 sc in the first 2 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (24)
4. *1 sc in the first 3 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (30)
5. *1 sc in the first 4 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (36)
6. *1 sc in the first 5 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (42)
7. *1 sc in the first 6 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (48)
8. *1 sc in the first 7 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (54)
9. *1 sc in the first 8 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (60)
10. *1 sc in the first 9 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (66)
11. 1 sc in each st (66)
12. *1 sc in the first 10 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (72)
13-26. 1 sc in each st for 14 rounds (72)
27. *1 sc in the first 10 st, sc 2 tog* x 6 (66)
28. 1 sc in each st (66)
29. *1 sc in the first 9 st, sc 2 tog* x 6 (60)

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30. 1 sc in each st (60)
31. *1 sc in the first 8 st, sc 2 tog* x 6 (54)
32. 1 sc in each st (54)
33. *1 sc in the first 7 st, sc 2 tog* x 6 (48)
34-37. 1 sc in each st for 4 rounds (48)
38. *1 sc in the first 7 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (54)
39. *1 sc in the first 8 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (60)
40. *1 sc in the first 9 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (66)
41. *1 sc in the first 10 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6, finish off with 1 sl st (72)

BOTTOM
Start in the center with main color. Work in continuous rounds.

1. 9 sc in magic circle
2. 2 sc in each st (18)
3. *1 sc in the first 2 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (24)
4. *1 sc in the first 3 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (30)
5. *1 sc in the first 4 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (36)
6. *1 sc in the first 5 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (42)
7. *1 sc in the first 6 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (48)
8. *1 sc in the first 7 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (54)
9. *1 sc in the first 8 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (60)
10. *1 sc in the first 9 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6 (66)
11. *1 sc in the first 10 st, 2 sc in the next st* x 6, finish off with 1 sl st (72)

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BOTTOM PART OF TENTACLES
Work in rows with contrast color. Make 8 pieces.

Chain 2.

1. Start in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in one st (3)

2. Ch 1 and turn, 1 sc in the first st, 1 puff in the next st, 1 sc in the last st (3)
3. Ch 1 and turn, 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the last st (5)
4. Ch 1 and turn, *1 sc in the first st, 1 puff in the next st* x 2, 1 sc in the last st (5)
5. Ch 1 and turn, 1 sc in each st (5)
6. Ch 1 and turn, *1 sc in the first st, 1 puff in the next st* x 2, 1 sc in the last st (5)
7-56. Repeat row number 5 and 6 x 25 (50 rows in total). When you have finished
row number 56 you should have 28 rows of puff stitches
(including the first row with only one puff) (5)
57. Ch 1 and turn, 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next 3 st, 2 sc in the last st (7)
58. Ch 1 and turn, *1 sc in the first st, 1 puff in the next st* x 3, 1 sc in the last st (7)
59. Ch 1 and turn, 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next 5 st, 2 sc in the last st (9)
60. Ch 1 and turn, *1 sc in the first st, 1 puff in the next st* x 4, 1 sc in the last st (9)

UPPER PART OF TENTACLES

Work in rows with main color. Make 8 pieces, but when you have finished crocheting
one upper part, crochet it together with one of the bottom parts. This way you can
continue using the working yarn and it will be less ends to weave in. See instructions
for crocheting the upper and bottom part of the tentacles together on the next page.

Chain 2.

1. Start in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in one st (3)

2. Ch 1 and turn, 1 sc in each st (3)
3. Ch 1 and turn, 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the last st (5)
4-56. Ch 1 and turn, 1 sc in each st for 53 rows (5)
57. Ch 1 and turn, 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next 3 st, 2 sc in the last st (7)
58. Ch 1 and turn, 1 sc in each st (7)
59. Ch 1 and turn, 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next 5 st, 2 sc in the last st (9)
60. Ch 1 and turn, 1 sc in each st (9)

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How to crochet the upper part and the bottom part of the
tentacles together:

Place the upper and lower parts of the tentacles together, with the puff stitches facing the underside. Lay the upper part over the lower
part, so that the yarn you're crocheting with is in the left corner when you hold the work in front of you.

You'll notice that the lower part is slightly longer than the upper part, even though the same number of rows are crocheted. This is
because the puff stitches create more height than the single crochet stitches. This difference in length gives the tentacles a slight curve.
Because of this difference in length, I recommend attaching the sides together with stitch markers.

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With the yarn you used for the upper part, crochet the sides together with single crochet stitches. Make sure to crochet through
both the upper and lower part. Crochet 60 sc along the side.

Then, crochet 3 sc in the same stitch at the tip of the tentacle.

Crochet 60 sc along the opposite side. When crocheting along side 2, you'll need to stuff with fiberfill along the way.

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How to sew the head, bottom and tentacles together:

It's also possible to crochet the pieces together, but personally, I find that sewing gives a neater finish, so I've included sewing
instructions in the pattern. Sewing with Baby Snuggle yarn can be challenging, so I recommend using thin cotton thread or sewing
thread.

We start by sewing together the bottom (of the body) and the bottom part of the tentacles. Mark the bottom with stitch markers in
every ninth stitch. You will sew the bottom part of one tentacle to 9 stitches on the bottom (of the body).

Continue sewing the bottom part of each tentacle to 9 stitches on the bottom. When you sew the next tentacle, also sew one stitch to
the tentacle next to it.

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When all 8 tentacles are attached to the bottom, your work will look like this from the underside (left picture) and from the top
(right picture).

How to sew the upper part of the tentacles and the head together:
This is done the same way as we did with the bottom part of the tentacles and the bottom (of the body). Attach stitch markers in every
ninth stitch on the last round of the head.
When you have sewn on 6 out of 8 tentacles, it's time to stuff the head with fiberfill. Sew on the remaining tentacles.

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EYES
Start in the center of the eye with the color White.
Work in continuous rounds.

1. 9 sc in magic circle (Do not close the magic circle too tight. You will need room to insert the safety eyes).
2. 2 sc in each st (18)
3-4. 1 sc in each st for 2 rounds (18)
5. *sc 2 tog* x 9 (9)

Insert safety eyes through the magic circle (round 1). Stuff the eye with fiber filling. Sew the final 9 stitches together.

EYELIDS
Start in the center of the eyelid with main color. Work in continuous rounds.

1. 9 sc in magic circle
2. 2 sc in each st (18)
3-5. 1 sc in each st for 3 rounds, finish off the last round with 1 sl st (18)

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How to sew the eyes and eyelids together, and how to sew the eyes
to the octopus`s head:

Place the eyelids over the eyes so that the eyelids cover about 1/3 of the safety eyes. Sew the eyelids to the eyes in the back half, starting
from one side, along the back, and to the opposite side. You can use sewing thread or thin cotton thread for this. It may be difficult to sew
with Baby Snuggle yarn.

Next, sew the back of the eyelids to the octopus`s head at round number 32. Leave 7 stitches between the eyes. (If you feel that the eyes
need more attachment, you can also sew the lower part of the eyes to the head).

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