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    Home » Video Tutorials » Pattern Support Videos

    Octopus Squish Tutorial

    Published: Mar 12, 2020 by Tamara Kelly · 34 Comments

    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!

    Octopus Squish - get this free crochet pattern with right and left-handed video tutorials on Moogly!Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; materials provided by Yarnspirations and Furls USA.

    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

    Bernat Blanket

    Clover Crochet Hook

    10″ Round Microbead Pillow (blue) – Amazon

    Stitch Markers

    Coats Sewing Thread – White

    Magic Circle

    Working in a Spiral

    Hdc - half double crochet

    Hdc2tog - hdc decrease

    Seamless Finishing

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    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!

    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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    1. 1

      Sue Thorp

      March 15, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      Just love this pattern.

      Reply
      • 2

        Tamara Kelly

        March 16, 2020 at 10:01 am

        Thank you so much, Sue! ♥

        Reply
    2. 3

      Ariel

      March 29, 2020 at 4:40 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • 4

        Tamara Kelly

        March 30, 2020 at 10:00 am

        Only about half! 🙂

        Reply
    3. 5

      Anita Cordova

      June 17, 2020 at 12:15 am

      I am working on the octopus n want to thank you for sharing this easy pattern

      Reply
      • 6

        Tamara Kelly

        June 17, 2020 at 11:13 am

        Thank you so much, Anita! ♥

        Reply
    4. 7

      Anastasia

      July 25, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      where can i find the online instructions?

      Reply
      • 8

        Tamara Kelly

        July 27, 2020 at 11:10 am

        The written pattern is at https://www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/ - it's the first link below the videos. 🙂

        Reply
    5. 9

      Anastasia

      July 26, 2020 at 11:59 am

      is there a PDF for the instructions?

      Reply
      • 10

        Tamara Kelly

        July 27, 2020 at 11:10 am

        Yes, you can get a PDF from Ravelry or from LoveCrafts - both are linked in the written pattern: https://www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/

        Reply
    6. 11

      Jess

      September 18, 2020 at 9:56 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
      • 12

        Tamara Kelly

        September 21, 2020 at 10:01 am

        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?

        Reply
    7. 13

      CrochetHurts

      October 08, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • 14

        Tamara Kelly

        October 08, 2020 at 2:06 pm

        Yay, I'm glad you gave it a look! And I hope you heal quickly! ♥

        Reply
    8. 15

      celia

      October 23, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      hi im trying to make this what shape should it be by the 10-15 stitches

      Reply
      • 16

        Tamara Kelly

        October 23, 2020 at 4:34 pm

        Hi Celia! It should be a flat circle until Rnd 7, is that what you're asking?

        Reply
    9. 17

      Lauren Lloyd

      December 28, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      do you only need one skein of the blue? and 1/2 of the white yarn?

      Reply
      • 18

        Tamara Kelly

        December 30, 2020 at 10:42 am

        That's what I used, but note that this yarn comes in different sized balls and I had the largest. 🙂

        Reply
    10. 19

      Lauren Lloyd

      December 28, 2020 at 8:28 pm

      also, I meant to ask if there was a way to scale this up to be larger?

      Reply
      • 20

        Tamara Kelly

        December 30, 2020 at 10:41 am

        Yes, use a thicker yarn or this yarn held doubled and a larger hook! 🙂

        Reply
    11. 21

      Grace

      January 20, 2021 at 12:14 pm

      How much of the blue yarn did you use? I'm trying to figure out how much I need to get.

      Reply
      • 22

        Tamara Kelly

        January 21, 2021 at 9:53 am

        The yarn amounts are listed in the written pattern: https://www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/ 🙂

        Reply
    12. 23

      Amanda

      February 16, 2021 at 7:24 pm

      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

      Reply
      • 24

        Tamara Kelly

        February 17, 2021 at 10:21 am

        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! 🙂

        Reply
    13. 25

      Kelly P Masters

      February 17, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • 26

        Tamara Kelly

        February 18, 2021 at 10:35 am

        You should be able to stuff it in there, but I'd double check your gauge!

        Reply
    14. 27

      Erica

      May 05, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • 28

        Tamara Kelly

        May 06, 2021 at 9:13 am

        It's supposed to be S shaped - sounds like you're doing it right! 🙂

        Reply
    15. 29

      Elaine

      August 29, 2021 at 9:10 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • 30

        Tamara Kelly

        August 30, 2021 at 10:13 am

        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! 🙂

        Reply
    16. 31

      Poonam

      September 03, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • 32

        Tamara Kelly

        September 07, 2021 at 10:52 am

        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!

        Reply
    17. 33

      Poonam Rani

      September 11, 2021 at 12:07 pm

      This worked wonders. Thank you so much Tamara it looks amazing. I’m about to make another one as we speak.

      Reply
      • 34

        Tamara Kelly

        September 13, 2021 at 10:53 am

        I'm so glad to hear it, thank you!

        Reply

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