How To Make Cute Crochet Umbrella Octopus
Cute Crochet Umbrella Octopus
Cute Crochet Umbrella Octopus isn’t just a toy; it’s a treasure trove of uses waiting to be discovered. First, it makes playtime an adventurous dive into the ocean’s depths for kids. Its soft, huggable body and cheerful look can spark hours of imaginative play, turning a child’s space into a marine wonderland. Not just for little ones, this octopus brings a whimsical touch to any room it graces. Whether perching on a shelf or nestled amongst pillows, it adds a splash of color and charm, making it a perfect piece of decor that draws smiles and admiration.
Cute Crochet Umbrella Octopus
Abbreviation
rnd — round
st — stitch
ch — chain
slst — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
FLO — in front loop only
*…*— repeat from * to * x times
Materials
2.5 mm crochet hook
sport weight yarn in 2 colors (A: coral, B: apricot)
12 mm safety eyes
soft stuffing/polyester fiberfill
Fins
Use color A.
ch 7, dc in the fourth ch from hook, hdc in
Eyes
Use color B.
ch 6, slst in first ch, 12 sc in chain ring,
fasten off with an invisible join to 2
nd sc
Insert the shaft of a safety eye into the
hole of the ring.
Head
Use color A
Attach the fins and place the eyes with
their rings between 13 and 14, 10 st
apart {counted in rnd 14}.
Umbrella
add 1 sc in the first sc of this round and mark
rounds.
Rnd 20 *1 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc,
sc3tog, 1 sc* 8x [80]
Note: The starting point changes in the
Rnd 21 *2 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc,
sc3tog* 8x [80],
add 1 sc in the first sc of this round and mark
point}
Rnd 23 *2 sc in next 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc in
next 2 sc, 2 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc3tog*
8x [128], change to color B,
add 1 sc in the first sc of this round and mark
point}
Rnd 24 *3sc, 1 sc in next sc and fifth
next page}, 4 sc, sc3tog* 8x [72], fasten
off with an invisible join to 2
nd sc
Rnd 24
Insert your hook into the indicated sc,
skip the next 4 sc and insert the hook
into the fifth next sc from the back.
Pull up a loop through both sc
together and complete the
single crochet as usual.
Closing
Umbrella Octopus
Go inside the piece and start with
color A in the first back loop of rnd 16.
Rnd 1
*sc2tog, 7 sc* 6x [48]
Rnd 2
*sc2tog, 6 sc* 6x [42]
Rnd 3
*sc2tog, 5 sc* 6x [36]
Rnd 4
*sc2tog, 4 sc* 6x [30]
Start stuffing.
Rnd 5
*sc2tog, 3 sc* 6x [24]
Rnd 6
*sc2tog, 2 sc* 6x [18]
Rnd 7
*sc2tog, 1 sc* 6x [12]
Rnd 8
*sc2tog* 6x [6]
Fasten off and close the remaining
hole.
