Create Your Own Adorable Crochet Squid Squish: A Complete Guide to Materials and Instructions

Have you heard of the adorable Crochet Squid Squish? These little squishy toys are not only cute but also bring a touch of handmade charm to your surroundings. They make perfect companions for kids and adults alike, adding a whimsical and fun element to any space. With their bright colors and soft texture, these crochet squid squishes are sure to bring a smile to your face.

Materials

• 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)
• Additional Buttons for Tentacles/Arms
• Coats Thread and Sewing Needle
• Stitch Markers

Gauge and Size

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

Size: Approximately 18 inches long not including tentacles/arms

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)

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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.