Step: 1

Size: One Size
3 in. (7.5 cm) tall

Step: 2

Gauge:

Step: 3

Exact gauge is not essential for this project. Be sure to check your gauge. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

Step: 4

Stitch Explanation:

Step: 5

sc2tog (sc decrease): Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Step: 6

Notes:

Step: 7

Octopus is worked in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

Step: 8

Body:

Step: 9

Ch 2.

Step: 10

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker upas each rnd is completed.

Step: 11

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.

Step: 12

Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.

Step: 13

Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.

Step: 14

Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.

Step: 15

Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.

Step: 16

Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 42 sc.

Step: 17

Rnds 8-17: Sc in each sc around.

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Rnd 18: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.

Step: 19

Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.

Step: 20

Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc. Following package directions, attach safety eyes. Stuff piece.

Step: 21

Rnd 21: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.

Step: 22

Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 12 sc.

Step: 23

Rnd 23: (Sc2tog) around - 6 sc.

Step: 24

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd and gather tightly. Knot to secure.

Step: 25

Tentacles (Make 8):

Step: 26

Ch 2.

Step: 27

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.

Step: 28

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.

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Rnds 3-10: Sc in each sc around.

Step: 30

Fasten off.

Step: 31

Finishing:

Step: 32

Stuff Tentacles and sew to Body. With red yarn, embroider straight stitch smile. Weave in ends.