FREE Crochet Octopus!!!!!

Hello all!!!
Well, I told you guys that I would try and have a Big Hero 6 fanfiction for you, but I guess I lied. It STILL isn't finished!! Hopefully by next week it will be. :D
   But, I do have a free crochet octopus pattern for you! Somebody through my Facebook page/online crochet shop asked me to make them one. So I said sure! I started scouring Pinterest for free octopus patterns, but I couldn't really find one that was in the style I was wanting. I was looking for a cute octopus as opposed to a realistic one, but all of the cute ones were too big! I ended up finally settling on one, but it was bigger than what I wanted too, so I just ended up writing my own pattern on the back.
   So here is my very own FREE octopus pattern! Now, I'm going to warn you: I am the only one who has ever used this pattern. If there's an error or two or a bunch, please tell me in the comments so I can fix it! But, the pattern in relatively simple, so with any luck it will go smoothly. :D ((Oh, and P.S the octopus is equipped with an optional top hat and bow tie))

  

FREE Octopus Pattern

Need List
Worsted weight yarn in blue, black and yellow (I used Red Heart)
Size E Hook
12MM safety eyes
Tapestry needle and regular one
Tiny bit of embroidery thread for mouth
Optional: Silver Sharpie for eye highlights, pink sharpie for blush on cheeks, and a stitch marker

Head and Body

Rnd 1: Sc 6 in 2nd ch from hook ((or in magic ring)) (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around (12)
Rnd 3: * Sc, inc * around (18)
Rnd 4: * Sc 2, inc * around (24)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, inc * around (30)
Rnd 6: * Sc 4, inc * around (36)
Rnd 7-10: Sc around (36)
Rnd 11: *Sc 5, inc * around (42)
Rnd 12-14: Sc around (42)
Rnd 15: * Sc 5, dec * around (36)
Rnd 16: * Sc 4, dec * around (30)
Rnd 17: * Sc 3, dec * around (24)
Rnd 18: * Sc 2, dec * around (18)
      Attach safety eyes towards bottom of head about 11 or so stitches apart
Rnd 19-21: Sc around (18)
Rnd 22: Inc around (32)
Rnd 23-24: Sc around (32)
Rnd 25: * Sc 1, dec * around (21)
Rnd 26: * Sc 1, dec * around (14)
Rnd 27: Dec around (7)
Rnd 28: Dec 3, leaving last st unworked.
      FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew gap shut

Legs
Make 8

Ch 31, Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4. Hdc in rest of ch, FO leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew onto body.

Top Hat

Rnd 1: Sc 6 in 2nd ch from hook (or in magic ring) (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around (12)
Rnd 3: * Sc 1, inc * around (18)
Rnd 4: BLO, sc around (18)
Rnd 5-9: Sc around (18)
Rnd 19: FLO, *Sc 1, inc * around (27)
Rnd 20: Sc around (27)
       FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew to top of head.

Bowtie

Row 1: Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in rest of ch (10)
Row 2-4: Sc across
   FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave long end in to about the center of the bow on top row. Wrap yarn around bow to create the bow look. :) Using remaining tail, sew onto body.

Finishing Touches

Embroider on smile. Using Sharpies, give his eyes highlights, and give his cheeks some blush. And ta da! You're all finished! Now go and have fun with your new octopus friend.


I hope you like the pattern! I love feedback, so feel free to give me some. Have a great week, readers!

MR