Medium Realistic Octopus Crochet Pattern

CROCHET PATTERN Medium Realistic Octopus (printable PDF-file / 119 pages)

This pattern is written in U.S. terminology.

This pattern comes with instructions to make medium sized realistic octopuses!! The pattern comes with instructions for three bottom options (Simple, Bobble, and Beaded), and three body/head shapes (Style 1 (Realistic), Style 2 (Rounded), and Style 3 (Pointed - like a Blue Ringed Octopus) - it also includes one fin ridge meant for use with Style 3's body/head!! Everything you see in the photos is included in the pattern. All instructions are carefully depicted with words and photos! This pattern features clear step by step instruction with a lot of row-by-row photos. The gauge is not crucial to the pattern as long as the stitches are tight enough to hold stuffing.

This pattern is a total of 119 pages containing a full set of written instructions with photographic illustrations, and there are video tutorials for particular steps and stitches available on my YouTube channel. This Pattern consists of ONE PDF File, and the last 35 pages are Text-Only, Printer-Friendly instructions, but I strongly recommend you still refer to the photographic illustrations throughout the pattern if you have any questions.

This pattern is available in English, Portuguese, and Dutch.

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SIZE

A Realistic Octopus from this pattern is 5.5 to 8 inches from the eyes to the back of the mantle (depending on Head & Body Style), 3.5 inches from side to side across the widest part of the mantle/head, and 8 to 21 inches from across the tentacles (depending on tentacle finishing option used).

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SUPPLY LIST

Yarn, in worsted weight, all amounts are approximate:
Simple Bottom: 6 yds
Tentacle Bottom with Bobble Suckers: 80 yds
Tentacle Bottom with Beaded Suckers: 64 yds
Head & Body Top Style 1: 128 yds
Head & Body Top Style 2: 127 yds
Head & Body Top Style 3: 135 yds
Ridges for Style 3: 7 yds for two

G (4.0mm) Hook

D (3/3.25mm) Hook (for tentacles with beaded suckers)

25mm (or 24mm) Safety Eyes

Darning Needle

Fiberfill Optional: Pony Beads (or similar) either 246 beads or 166 beads.

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SKILL LEVEL

• suitable for Intermediate skill level or above
• pattern contains clearly explained instructions for each round
• many step-by-step photos