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    Squid Squish

    Published: May 15, 2020 · Modified: May 17, 2022 by Tamara Kelly · Leave a Comment

    The Squid Squish is the latest cuddly crochet cutie on Moogly! This adorable amigurumi style sea creature joins his pals for fun and adventures - get the free crochet squid softie pattern below!

    Squid Squish - free crochet pattern on Moogly!
    Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; materials provided by Yarnspirations and Furls.

    Purchase the downloadable PDF of this pattern on Ravelry

    A Crochet Bolster Pillow

    The Squid Squish is filled with a microbead bolster pillow. It's just the perfect size, and so very huggable! And once again I've used Bernat Blanket, so it's a quick project to make, taking just an evening or two. Of course, if you prefer, you can fill it with Fiberfill.

    Squid Squish - free pattern on Moogly!

    Add Your Own Details

    I've used 24mm Safety Eyes on the Squid Squish, but you can use buttons or crocheted eyes if you prefer. And I've used a grab bag of buttons for the Tentacle and Arm Suckers - I love the random sizes and how they give the Squid a more whimsical look!

    Squid Squish - free crochet pattern!

    A Note on Toys for Kids

    The Squid Squish itself is far too big for babies to choke on, but if you use buttons for the eyes and suckers, they may not be. This pattern has not been tested for safety for children under 3 years of age. If you are crocheting it for a baby or toddler, please embroider on the face rather than using buttons. If using it as a photo prop, be sure not to leave the toy with a baby unattended.

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    Squid Squish

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    US-L, 7.0 mm hook - Furls

    375 yds Bernat Blanket (6 - Super Bulky/UK: 14-16 ply; 100% polyester; 300g/10.5 oz; 201 m/220 yds)
    Color A: Terracotta Rose (275 yds, 2 ball)
    Color B: White (100 yds, 1 ball)

    24mm Safety Eyes

    7" x 12" Bolster Microbead Pillow (pink) - Amazon

    Additional Buttons for Tentacles/Arms

    Coats Thread and Sewing Needle

    Stitch Markers

    Gauge: 9 sts and 7 rows = 4" in hdc

    Size: Approximately 18 inches long not including tentacles/arms

    HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS

    Crochet Abbreviations

    Magic Circle

    Working in a Spiral

    Hdc - half double crochet

    Sc2tog - single crochet decrease

    Hdc2tog - hdc decrease

    Seamless Finishing

    NOTES:

    Rnds 1 - 33 of the body and Rnds 1 - 6 of the belly are worked in a spiral.

    Do not ch 1 unless directed, and do not join any rnds with a sl st.

    Move a stitch marker along the first st of each rnd as you work to keep track of your progress.

    SQUID SQUISH INSTRUCTIONS:

    Fin

    Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, ch 1, sc in the ring, 9 hdc in the ring. (10 sts)

    Rnd 2: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 4 sts; rep from * around. (12 sts)

    Rnd 3: *2 hdc in the next 2 sts, hdc in the next 4 sts; rep from * around. (16 sts)

    Rnd 4: Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in the next 6 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in the last 5 sts. (20 sts)

    Rnd 5: Hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in the next 8 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in the last 6 sts. (24 sts)

    Rnd 6: Hdc in the next 2 sts, sc4tog, hdc in the next 8 sts, sc4tog, hdc in the last 6 sts. (18 sts)

    Rnd 7: *Sc5tog, hdc in the next 4 sts; rep from * around. (10 sts)  

    Squid Squish - fin closeup!

    Body

    Rnd 8: 2 hdc in each st around. (20 hdc)

    Rnd 9: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (30 hdc)

    Rnd 10: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around. (40 hdc)

    Rnd 11: *Hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (50 hdc)

    Rnd 12: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts; rep from * around. (60 hdc)

    Rnd 13 - 33: Hdc in each st around. Do not break yarn.

    Body Tentacles and Arms

    NOTE: Work these in numerical order around Rnd 33 of the Body.

    1st - First Tentacle:

    Row 1: Hdc in the next 6 sts (rem sts left unworked); turn. (6 sts)

    Row 2 - 4: Ch 1, hdc in each st across; turn.

    Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog, hdc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog; turn. (4 sts)

    Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog twice; break yarn. (2 sts)

    2nd - 4th - More Tentacles: 

    Row 1: Join to next st of Row 33, ch 1, hdc in same st and next 5 sts; turn. (6 sts)

    Row 2 - 6: Rep as for 1st Tentacle.

    5th - First Arm:

    Row 1: Join to next st of Row 33, ch 1, sc2tog, hdc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; turn. (4 sts)

    Row 2 - 4: Ch 1, hdc in each st across; turn.

    Row 5: Ch 2, (dc, hdc) in first st, hdc in next 2 sts, (hdc, dc) in last st; turn. (6 sts)

    Row 6: Ch 2, (dc, hdc) in first st, hdc in next 4 sts, (hdc, dc) in last st; turn. (8 sts)

    Row 7: Rep Row 2.

    Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, hdc in the next 4 sts, sc2tog; turn. (6 sts)

    Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog, hdc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog; turn. (4 sts)

    Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog twice; turn. (2 sts)

    Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog; break yarn. (1 st)

    6th - 8th - More Tentacles: 

    Rep as for 2nd - 4th Tentacles.

    9th - Second Arm:

    Rep as for 5th - First Arm.

    10th - Last Tentacle:

    Rep as for 2nd Tentacle.

    Squid Squish - finished body

    Belly

    Rnd 1: With Color B, make a magic circle, ch 1, sc in the ring, 9 hdc in the ring. (10 sts)

    Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (20 hdc)

    Rnd 3: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (30 hdc)

    Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around. (40 hdc)

    Rnd 5: *Hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (50 hdc)

    Rnd 6: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts; rep from * around. (60 hdc)

    Belly Tentacles and Arms

    Continuing with Color B, repeat as for the Body Tentacles and Arms.

    Squid Squish - Belly Only

    Assembly

    Add the Eyes and Suckers: Add the Safety Eyes or buttons to the Body, so that the 3 short tentacles between the arms are facing forward, between Rnds 29 and 30 (as shown below) or as desired. Add buttons to the Tentacles and Arms for suckers (as shown above).

    Squid Squish - face closeup

    Prep for Finishing: Insert the Pillow into the Body, then match up the Body Tentacles and Arms and Belly Tentacles and Arms.

    Squid Squish - stuff with pillow

    Making sure the tentacles and arms are matched up, use stitch markers to secure the pieces together.

    Squid Squish - assembly

    Final Seam: Using Color A, and from the top (body) side, sc through both layers (Body Tentacles and Arms and Belly Tentacles and Arms), working evenly around. Use Seamless Finishing to join, break yarn and weave in end.

    Squid Squish - seam pieces together


    Looking for more free crochet toy and softie patterns? Browse them all on the Moogly Free Patterns Page or Ravelry! In particular, be sure to check out the Octopus Squish, Narwhal Squish, and Benevolent Bumble Bee!

    Free Crochet Softies on Moogly

    If the Squid Squish pattern inspires you to make your own project, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too!

    THE FINE PRINT

    Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr! Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2020, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others.

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