The Crochet Octopus Ornament is a playful adornment for your Christmas tree - without the slime! Featuring Bernat Maker Minis, this tiny tentacled hanging crochet Christmas tree ornament or present topper is full of fun! Get the free crochet pattern here on Moogly!
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Why Crochet Octopus Ornaments?
Okay, so this one doesn't really have a holiday connection. But this is Moogly! So I had to add a little octopus to the collection.
That said, I did do a little digging on the meaning or symbolism behind octopuses. And I found a lot of reasons to give a crochet Octopus ornament to someone special!
- The octopus is often associated with intelligence, adaptability, intuition, and creativity.
- Since they often can blend in or camouflage themselves, they can symbolize the importance of being adaptable and flexible.
- Octopuses can regenerate lost limbs, so they can convey a message of resilience and healing, or bouncing back from adversity.
I knew there was a reason I loved these creatures! Do you know someone who could use a little celebrating or encouragement?
The Perfect Project for Bernat Maker Minis!
The Crochet Octopus Ornament uses only 20 yards of yarn! (Actually, a little less - I prefer to overestimate a bit.) So you can use it as a fantastic stash buster - and it's fun to see how it looks in different yarns!
But if you're going to be making a bunch of fun small projects this coming year, you'll want to snag a bag of Bernat Maker Minis! There are so many fabulous little projects you can make with 10 colorful skeins of yarn that feature off-the-rails stitch definition.
Try them with the Crochet Acorn Ornament, Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornament, Gnome Candy Ornaments, the Christmas Crochet Characters by Repeat Crafter Me, or any of the 190+ free ornament patterns on Yarnspirations!
Crochet Octopus Ornament
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US-H, 5.0 mm hook, Susan Bates
20 yds Bernat Maker Minis (5 - Bulky; 75% cotton 25% nylon; 500 g/17.65 oz, 560 m/610 yds)
Color shown: Green
Gauge: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4”/10 cm
Size: approx 3.5” across at tentacles
HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS
Crochet Octopus Ornament Tutorial
NOTES:
This pattern is worked in a spiral, do not join with a slip stitch at the end of each round unless indicated, and only ch when indicated. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each rnd to help keep track.
If you would prefer to avoid safety eyes, embroider the eyes on the ornament using a contrasting color of yarn.
Crochet Octopus Ornament INSTRUCTIONS:
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 1. Sc 6 in the ring. (6 sc) Do not tighten the magic circle completely.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *Sc in the next 2 sts. 2 sc in the next st. Rep from * around. (16 sc)
Rnds 4 - 7: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 8: Ch 7. Skip the ch closest to the hook. 3 sc in each rem ch. Sl st in next 2 sts. *Ch 7. Skip the ch closest to the hook. 3 sc in each rem ch. Sl st in next 2 sts. Rep from * around finishing last rep with sl st in last 2 sts. Break yarn.
FINISHING:
Make Hanging Loop: Cut a 6” length of Color B. Tie ends together securely to make a loop. Insert in the top of the head and loop through the end to secure. Tuck the ends to the WS of the top. Cinch Top magic circle completely closed.
Eyes: Add eyes as shown or embroider on.
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Michelle Flaitz says
I was surprised how easy this was to make and I made a few different ones with different colors and used them as tags on a couple of gifts I made for my friends.
Tamara Kelly says
I'm so glad you like it, thank you Michelle! ♥ Happy holidays!