Squishy No-Sew Octopus Crochet Pattern

Here is another shot of the finished blue octopus, held up against a green, leafy background. The texture of the velvet yarn really stands out here.

A side view of the octopus resting on my sleeve. You can see how the tentacles curl up naturally thanks to the way the stitches are worked in the pattern.

I love how this little guy looks out in nature. This amigurumi octopus is a great travel buddy.

Watch this quick tutorial to see how the octopus is made. I show the process of crocheting with velvet yarn and a hook to form the body and legs, all in one piece.

The first part of the pattern covers the octopus head. It starts with a magic ring and increases to create a round, ball-like shape for the amigurumi.

This part of the pattern explains how to create the tentacles. You'll work directly onto the front loops of the head, which is what makes this a no-sew project.

Here are the instructions for stuffing the octopus head to make it squishy and closing the circle. I also added a tip about using stitch markers to help keep track of the loops.

The final steps for finishing your octopus. I also included a tip on how to make the tentacles curve even more if you want a different look.

Here is the full materials list for the octopus, including the thin velvet yarn and 6mm hook I used. You'll also find a key for all the crochet abbreviations used in the pattern.