The Octopus Squish Tutorial takes you through the basics of this adorable and huggable free crochet softie pattern – in both right and left-handed videos!
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Octopus Squish Tutorial:
How to Crochet the Octopus Squish – Right Handed
How to Crochet the Octopus Squish – Left Handed
As Seen in This Video (click each for more info!):
Octopus Squish – FREE CROCHET PATTERN
10″ Round Microbead Pillow (blue) – Amazon
Coats Sewing Thread – White
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I hope you enjoyed this tutorial for the Octopus Squish! If this video doesn’t answer all your questions about this free crochet pillow pattern, please ask in the comments below – I’m always happy to help!
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Sue Thorp
Just love this pattern.
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much, Sue! ♥
Ariel
Hi!
How much of the white yarn did you use for the underside of the octopus? I’m wondering if some of my partial skeins would work.
Thanks?
Tamara Kelly
Only about half! 🙂
Anita Cordova
I am working on the octopus n want to thank you for sharing this easy pattern
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much, Anita! ♥
Anastasia
where can i find the online instructions?
Tamara Kelly
The written pattern is at https://www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/ – it’s the first link below the videos. 🙂
Anastasia
is there a PDF for the instructions?
Tamara Kelly
Yes, you can get a PDF from Ravelry or from LoveCrafts – both are linked in the written pattern: https://www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/
Jess
hello
i am still confused with octopus squish.
like when the pattern says 2 hdc in the next stitch those that mean 2 inside the same stitch ?
same with this one hdc in the next 3 sts ?
round 16-17 what those it mean by Rnd 16: *Hdc in next 17 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around. (72 hdc)
Rnd 17: Hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog,
sorry for so many questions
Hope to hear back soon 🙂
Tamara Kelly
Hi Jess! When the number is in front of the st name, that means you work that many of those sts in the next stitch. 2 hdc in the next st means you make 2 half double crochet stitches both in the top of the next stitch.
When the number is after the st name, you work that stitch in that many of the next stitches. Hdc 2 means you work one hdc in each of the next 2 sts.
Hdc2tog is a decrease, where you turn two stitches into one stitch – there is a tutorial here: https://www.mooglyblog.com/half-double-crochet-decreases-hdc2tog/
So “Hdc in the next 17 sts, hdc2tog” means you work half double crochet stitches in the next 17 stitches, then you work a hdc2tog over the next 2 sts.
“Hdc in the next 4 sts, hdc2tog” means you work half double crochet stitches in the next 4 sts, then you hdc2tog over the next 2 sts.
Does that help?
CrochetHurts
I had seen this pattern earlier this summer but figured it was too complicated for me due to the use of the hdc and the under part bit. However having watched the video whilst recovering from a wrist tendonitis, I am very surprised of how easy it seemed and can’t wait to give it a try!
Tamara Kelly
Yay, I’m glad you gave it a look! And I hope you heal quickly! ♥
celia
hi im trying to make this what shape should it be by the 10-15 stitches
Tamara Kelly
Hi Celia! It should be a flat circle until Rnd 7, is that what you’re asking?
Lauren Lloyd
do you only need one skein of the blue? and 1/2 of the white yarn?
Tamara Kelly
That’s what I used, but note that this yarn comes in different sized balls and I had the largest. 🙂
Lauren Lloyd
also, I meant to ask if there was a way to scale this up to be larger?
Tamara Kelly
Yes, use a thicker yarn or this yarn held doubled and a larger hook! 🙂
Grace
How much of the blue yarn did you use? I’m trying to figure out how much I need to get.
Tamara Kelly
The yarn amounts are listed in the written pattern: https://www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/ 🙂
Amanda
Hello Tamara! I have a couple balls 8” size
Can u please tell me how can I stitch this adorable octopus to fit an 8” ball? This is so so cute, cannot wait to try it
Thanks a bunch and I look forward to hearing from you soon
Amanda
Tamara Kelly
Hi Amanda! That’s a tough one, as the stitch count is important. I think I’d try using a bulky yarn instead of super bulky! 🙂
Kelly P Masters
Hello! I ordered the 10 inch ball and have triple checked my body but the ball is way too big for tbe body. The body has a 10 inch diameter. I’m still a beginner so not sure what I did wrong. May just stuff with poly fill. Any thoughts?
Tamara Kelly
You should be able to stuff it in there, but I’d double check your gauge!
Erica
Hi,
I have tried making the first tentacle several times and even watched the video to do it along with you. Is the tentacle supposed to be symmetrical (like a triangle) or more like a wave/’S’ shaped? If it’s supposed to be symmetrical do you have any suggestions on what I might be doing wrong?
Tamara Kelly
It’s supposed to be S shaped – sounds like you’re doing it right! 🙂
Elaine
I seem to have only room for 7 tentacles. Am I supposed to start in the same last stitch of the previous tentacle when starting a new one?
Tamara Kelly
Hi Elaine! You should have 56 sts in the rnd before you begin the tentacles, and each tentacle is 7 sts wide, so they shouldn’t overlap. Be sure to check your Rnd 18 stitch count! 🙂
Poonam
I followed the pattern exactly like it is on here and purchased all the materials by clicking on the link on your tutorial. For some reason I come to the end to put body and underbelly together and the 10” microbead pillow is too big. Has this happened to anyone else? I just don’t know what I could’ve done wrong.
Tamara Kelly
Hi Poonam! After I made a few more I found that the manufacturer sometimes overstuffs their balls. So in that case, I open the seam a little bit, let some of the stuffing out, and resew it closed. 🙂 I hope that helps!
Poonam Rani
This worked wonders. Thank you so much Tamara it looks amazing. I’m about to make another one as we speak.
Tamara Kelly
I’m so glad to hear it, thank you!