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Helping our users. Crochet Preemie Octopus.

Susan
Susan
Oct 07, 2020 02:25 AM
Helping our users. Crochet Preemie Octopus.
Helping our users. Crochet Preemie Octopus.

You’ll need:

3.5 oz of I Love This Cotton worsted weight yarn;

Crochet hook 2,5 mm;

9 mm safety eyes;

Tapestry needle;

Scissors.

Instructions

Make a magic ring.

R1: 6 sc into ring (6 st)

R2: 2 sc in ea st around (12 st)

R3: *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (18 st)

R4: *sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (24 st)

R5: *sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (30 st)

R6: *sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (36 st)

R7-12: sc around (36 st)

R13: *sc in next 4 st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (30 st)

R14: sc around (30 st)

If you are using safety eyes, now is the time to attach them. Using 9 mm safety eyes, attach between rows 12 & 13, allowing approximately 5 stitches in between, or whatever distance looks good to you. If you are embroidering the eyes for an octopus for a small child, do so after the octopus is stuffed and completed.

R15: *sc in next 3 st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (24 st)

R16: sc around (24 st)

R17: *sc in next 2 st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around. (18 st)

R18: *sc in next st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (12 st)

Stuff the octopus. Now you will work the next row in the front loop only. Later you will come back through on the underside to grab those back loops and finish off the octopus. 

R19: working in the front loop only, *sc in the next st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (8 st).

Now make the tentacles as follows:

*ch 50. sc in the 2nd ch from hook. 2 sc in ea chain across. When back to the body, sl st in the next stitch. Repeat from * 7 more times to make a total of 8 tentacles.

Arrange the octopus so that the tentacles are overlapping the body/head and the open end is up towards you. You will be working in the free loops from row 19 which are now on the underside of your octopus. They can be a bit difficult to see, so just do your best and sc 2 together around. Fasten off yarn and then weave the yarn through the remaining stitches and pull tight.

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Helen Jones octopus
Oct 07, 2020 12:10 PM
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Octopus is adorable

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Susan
Oct 08, 2020 01:37 AM
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Yes, I also like it a lot

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Mary
Oct 07, 2020 04:50 PM
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These little guys are beautiful and the perfect size. Thank yu for them.

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Susan
Oct 08, 2020 01:37 AM
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Pleased to help you!

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Helen Jones octopus
Oct 08, 2020 02:07 AM
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I have purchased the octopus but am having a problem getting the printed pattern to the prontee

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