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Ostin the Octopus Amigurumi Pattern

Ostin the Octopus Amigurumi Pattern
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6-8 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Ostin the Octopus Amigurumi Pattern

This enchanting octopus pattern brings together texture and personality in one adorable package. The pattern features innovative construction with eight tentacles that have detailed inner suction cup patterns created using puff stitches and strategic color changes between pink and blue. Each tentacle is worked flat then assembled around the body, creating wonderful dimension and movement. The head and body are worked continuously in the round with clever shaping that creates Ostin's characteristic rounded head and tapered body, making assembly straightforward and fun.

Ostin the Octopus Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The finished octopus has a delightfully squishy texture thanks to the plush yarn recommendation and light stuffing technique. The embroidered facial features add charm and personality, with safety eyes, cheerful eyebrows, a sweet smile, and rosy blushes that bring Ostin to life.

Why You'll Love This Ostin the Octopus Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it teaches you how to create texture variation using puff stitches while keeping the construction surprisingly manageable. The tentacles look intricate with their suction cup details, but the repetitive nature makes them almost meditative to create. I appreciate how the pattern designer includes helpful tips throughout, like alternative methods for starting with plush yarn and techniques for neat finishing. The color contrast between the pink inner tentacles and blue outer body creates such a professional-looking result, and watching all eight tentacles come together around the body is incredibly satisfying. Plus, the final octopus is so huggable and photogenic!

Ostin the Octopus Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Ostin the Octopus Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Ostin the Octopus Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Ostin the Octopus Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color combinations for Ostin! Instead of the classic blue and pink, try ocean-inspired teals and purples for a mystical deep-sea vibe, or go bold with rainbow tentacles by switching colors every few rows. You could even make a seasonal octopus with autumn oranges and browns or winter whites and silvers.

For added personality, consider embroidering different expressions - sleepy eyes, surprised eyes, or even winking! I've also seen makers add small accessories like a tiny crocheted bow tie or flower crown. If you're making this for a baby, you might skip the safety eyes entirely and embroider closed, sleeping eyes instead for extra safety.

The tentacle texture is perfect for experimentation too. Try using variegated yarn for a speckled effect, or add tiny French knots in contrasting colors for more pronounced suction cups. Some crafters even add small beads (for older children only) along the tentacles for extra sensory play. The possibilities are endless, and each variation creates a completely unique underwater friend!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking gauge with plush yarn can result in tentacles that don't match the body proportions properly ✗ Stuffing tentacles too firmly makes them stiff instead of bendable and poseable as intended by the pattern ✗ Forgetting to leave thread ends long enough for sewing makes assembly frustrating and creates weak attachment points ✗ Missing the instruction to work into side loops when attaching tentacles creates gaps and unstable connections ✗ Skipping stitch markers during the body rounds leads to miscounting and misshapen results especially during increase sections

Ostin the Octopus Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable octopus friend with this delightful amigurumi pattern! Ostin features eight beautifully textured tentacles with inner suction cup details, expressive eyes with embroidered highlights, and sweet rosy blushes. Standing 18 cm tall without tentacles and 42 cm with them fully extended, this cuddly sea creature is perfect for ocean lovers and makes a wonderful huggable companion. The pattern uses soft plush yarn for a luxurious feel and includes detailed instructions for creating realistic tentacle texture using puff stitches.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Ostin the Octopus Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn (120 m/100 gr) in blue for main body - 1.5-2 balls (Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce recommended)
  • 02
    Plush yarn (120 m/100 gr) in pink for tentacles and blushes - 1.5-2 balls
  • 03
    Semi-cotton yarn (~330 m/100 gr) in black for eyes and facial features (Gazzal Jeans, YarnArt Jeans, or Alize Cotton Gold)
  • 04
    Semi-cotton yarn in white for eyes

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3.5-4 mm for plush yarn body
  • 02
    Crochet hook 2-2.5 mm for semi-cotton eyes
  • 03
    Needles for sewing eyes and blushes
  • 04
    Stitch markers
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    Scissors
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    Fiber filling/stuffing
  • 07
    Pins for assembly

Progress Tracker

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— Tentacles (Make 8 pieces) :

Inner Part (8 details) :

Info :

Pink plush yarn, 3.5 mm hook. Make a turn and work a turning CH at the end of each row

Row 0 :

Chain 9

Row 1 :

Start in 2nd chain from hook: 8 SC

Row 2 :

2 SC, 4 PS, 2 SC (8)

Row 3 :

FLO: skip the St, 7 SC (7)

Row 4 :

Skip the St, SC, 4 PS, SC (6)

Row 5 :

FLO: skip the St, 5 SC (5)

Row 6 :

SC, 3 PS, SC (5)

Row 7 :

FLO: 5 SC (5)

Row 8 :

SC, 3 PS, SC (5)

Rows 9-32 :

Repeat combination of Rows 7 and 8 twelve more times

Row 33 :

FLO: skip the St, 4 SC (4)

Row 34 :

Skip the St, SC, PS, SC (3)

Row 35 :

FLO: skip the St, 2 SC (2)

Info :

Fix and cut thread, fix thread ends between loops on wrong side

Outer Part (8 details) :

Info :

Blue plush yarn, 3.5 mm hook. Make a turn and work a turning CH at the end of each row

Row 0 :

Chain 9

Row 1 :

Start in 2nd chain from hook: 8 SC

Row 2 :

8 SC

Row 3 :

Skip the St, 7 SC (7)

Row 4 :

Skip the St, 6 SC (6)

Row 5 :

Skip the St, 5 SC (5)

Rows 6-32 :

27 rounds 5 SC

Row 33 :

Skip the St, 4 SC (4)

Row 34 :

Skip the St, 3 SC (3)

Row 35 :

Skip the St, 2 SC (2)

Info :

Fix and cut thread, fix thread ends between loops on wrong side

Tentacle Assembly :

Info :

Attach inner and outer parts and crochet them around together with SC. At end of tentacle work 2 SC in each 2 stitches on top. Stuff in process of assembling not tight so tentacles bend and twist. Don't work in upper edge stitches. Tie thread ends together and hide inside

— Head and Body :

Info :

Blue plush yarn, 3.5 mm hook. Stuff in process, not tight

Round 1 :

8 SC in MR

Round 2 :

8 INC (16)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*8 (24)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*8 (32)

Round 5 :

(3 SC, INC)*8 (40)

Round 6 :

(4 SC, INC)*8 (48)

Round 7 :

(5 SC, INC)*8 (56)

Round 8 :

(6 SC, INC)*8 (64)

Rounds 9-20 :

12 rounds 64 SC

Round 21 :

(14 SC, DEC)*4 (60)

Round 22 :

(13 SC, DEC)*4 (56)

Round 23 :

(12 SC, DEC)*4 (52)

Round 24 :

(11 SC, DEC)*4 (48)

Round 25 :

(10 SC, DEC)*4 (44)

Round 26 :

(9 SC, DEC)*4 (40)

Round 27 :

(8 SC, DEC)*4 (36)

Round 28 :

(7 SC, DEC)*4 (32)

Round 29 :

(3 SC, INC)*8 (40)

Round 30 :

(4 SC, INC)*8 (48)

Round 31 :

(5 SC, INC)*8 (56)

Round 32 :

(6 SC, INC)*8 (64)

Round 33 :

(8 SC together with tentacle)*8 (64)

Info :

In Round 33 attach the tentacles. Work SC inserting hook simultaneously into both sides of tentacle and body. Also work into side loops of tentacle. If there are missed loops on sides and gaps, work side loops of first and second tentacles with body together

Round 34 :

Change to pink: (6 SC, DEC)*8 (56)

Round 35 :

(5 SC, DEC)*8 (48)

Round 36 :

(4 SC, DEC)*8 (40)

Round 37 :

(3 SC, DEC)*8 (32)

Round 38 :

(2 SC, DEC)*8 (24)

Round 39 :

(SC, DEC)*8 (16)

Round 40 :

8 DEC (8)

Info :

Tighten hole, fix thread and hide end inside

— Blushes (Make 2) :

Info :

Pink plush yarn, 3.5 mm hook

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR

Info :

Fix thread and leave long end for sewing

— Eyes (Make 2) :

Info :

Black semi-cotton yarn, 2 mm hook

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*3, change to white, BLO: (SC, INC)*3 (18)

Round 4 :

BLO: SC, INC, SS, turn (4)

Round 5 :

Skip SS of previous round, 2 SC, 7 INC HDC, 2 SC (18)

Info :

Fix thread, leave long ends of black and white threads for sewing and embroidering glare. Embroider glare with white thread end

— Face Assembly :

Info :

Fix eyes on head between Rounds 20-25 at distance of 5 SC in middle of eyes. Sew along contour or glue with non-toxic glue. Embroider eyebrows and eyelashes if desired

Info :

Embroider smile, stretching thread under pins and fixing curve with thread at 2 bottom points

Info :

Sew blushes with thin pink cotton thread

Assembly Instructions

  • Create all eight tentacles first by making inner pink parts with puff stitch texture and outer blue parts, then crochet them together around edges
  • Begin head and body as one continuous piece, working from top of head down through body with strategic increases and decreases for shaping
  • At Round 33, carefully attach all eight prepared tentacles around the body opening, working through both tentacle and body stitches simultaneously
  • Complete body by changing to pink yarn and working decrease rounds to close bottom opening, stuffing as you go
  • Create eyes using black and white semi-cotton yarn with smaller hook, embroider white glare highlights on completed eyes
  • Position and sew eyes between Rounds 20-25 with approximately 5 stitches spacing between them in center
  • Embroider facial features including smile and eyebrows using black semi-cotton yarn, add small pink blushes to cheeks for extra charm

Important Notes

  • 💡Yarn thickness ratio is critical: body yarn should be twice as thick as eye yarn for proper proportions
  • 💡Hook size difference matters: use hook 1.5mm smaller for eyes than body (example: 3.5mm body, 2mm eyes)
  • 💡Crochet density varies by person so final size may differ from pattern measurements of 18cm without tentacles
  • 💡Stuff tentacles lightly during assembly so they remain flexible and poseable rather than stiff
  • 💡Work tentacle attachment in Round 33 carefully, inserting hook through both tentacle and body simultaneously
  • 💡If magic ring with plush yarn won't tighten, substitute 2 chains and work 6 SC in second chain from hook
  • 💡Pin facial features in position before final sewing to ensure proper placement and expression

This delightful Ostin the Octopus pattern creates an underwater friend bursting with personality and texture! The combination of puff stitch suction cups on the tentacles and the sweet embroidered face makes this octopus absolutely irresistible. The pattern cleverly uses color blocking between pink and blue to create visual interest while keeping construction manageable. Whether you're making this cuddly companion for a little one who loves sea creatures or as a charming home decoration, Ostin is sure to make waves! 🐙💙

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but you must maintain the 2:1 ratio between body and eye yarn thickness, and adjust hook sizes accordingly (1.5mm difference). Your finished octopus will be a different size than the pattern states.

Why won't my magic ring tighten with plush yarn?

Plush yarn can be difficult to tighten in magic rings. The pattern suggests using 2 chains instead and working your first 6 single crochets in the second chain from the hook as an alternative starting method.

How do I attach the tentacles without gaps?

Work carefully in Round 33, inserting your hook through both the body stitches and the side loops of the tentacles simultaneously. If gaps appear, work additional stitches through the side loops to close them.

Should I stuff the tentacles firmly?

No, the pattern specifically states to stuff tentacles lightly so they remain bendable and can twist naturally. Firm stuffing will make them stiff and lose their characteristic octopus movement.

What if I can't find the exact yarn brands mentioned?

Any plush yarn around 120m/100gr and semi-cotton around 330m/100gr will work. Just maintain the thickness ratio and adjust your hook size to match your personal crochet tension.