Making a cute and cuddly crochet toy is a rewarding and creative experience, and the free crochet mochi octopus pattern is a wonderful project to try. This pattern guides you to create a small, soft amigurumi octopus that’s perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. By making minor changes in yarn color, size, or tentacle length, you can easily adapt this pattern to make other sea creatures such as squids, jellyfish, or even tiny crabs.

The mochi octopus stands out for its charming, rounded shape and plush texture. Its smooth, squishy body and short, stubby tentacles give it a friendly, approachable look that appeals to both children and adults. Usually featuring embroidered eyes and a gentle smile, this little creature is both decorative and comforting. Its compact size makes it great as a desk companion, a kid’s toy, or a cute home decoration that adds a touch of warmth and personality.

Free Crochet Mochi Octopus Pattern with Detailed Steps

This crochet project is beginner-friendly, mainly using the single crochet stitch, one of the simplest and most common stitches in crochet. The pattern includes clear, step-by-step instructions for crocheting in the round and assembling the parts neatly, making it an excellent way to practice basic amigurumi techniques and improve your skills.

Whether you’re looking for a unique handmade gift, a charming collectible, or a cozy decorative item, this free crochet mochi octopus pattern is a perfect choice. It’s quick to make, enjoyable, and produces an adorable result. If you enjoy simple projects that combine creativity and cuteness, this mochi octopus will be a delightful addition to your crochet collection and a fun project to try.

Machi Octopus Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Welcome to your new favorite amigurumi: the Machi Octopus! This utterly cute crochet creation features a soft, plushy octopus body, cheerful tentacles, and expressive embroidered eyes. Ideal for use as a plush, keychain, or gift, this project is beginner-friendly and designed for maximum cuteness. In this comprehensive pattern, you will learn to crochet both the main body and cover, create curly tentacles, and embroider adorable features. Let’s dive in!

Pattern Notes

All pieces are crocheted in continuous spirals (do not join rounds unless noted).
Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
Eyes are embroidered with split black yarn; look for tips in the instructions.
Stuff the body firmly but do not overstuff.
Gauge is not critical, but tight stitches are recommended for a neat finish.
Make the body and cover as separate pieces if you want a “removable” design, or simply join them if preferred.
Tentacles are worked individually; each includes a curly spiral section.
Add a blush with embroidery thread or fabric paint for extra cuteness.

Skill Level

Beginner to Advanced Beginner

You should be familiar with magic rings, single crochet, double crochet, increases, decreases, and basic embroidery.

Materials

DK or worsted-weight yarn in preferred octopus color (main color)
Small amount of black yarn for the eyes
Yarn for blush (optional, pale pink or red)
2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook, suitable for amigurumi
Polyester stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Keychain (optional)

Measurements / Sizing

Finished octopus: approx. 3.5–4” (9–10 cm) tall
Body diameter: about 2.75” (7 cm)
Each tentacle: approx. 2.5–3” (6–7.5 cm) long

Gauge

Not critical. Aim for tight stitches so stuffing does not show.

Stitch Abbreviations

Abbr.	Stitch
ch	chain
sc	single crochet
dc	double crochet
inc	increase (2 sc in same st)
dec	decrease (single crochet two together)
sl st	slip stitch
st(s)	stitch(es)
rep	repeat

Special Stitches

Magic Ring:
Make a loop, crochet stitches into the ring; pull tight for a closed center.

Invisible Decrease (dec):
Insert hook into the front loop of the next two stitches, yarn over, pull through both, yarn over, complete single crochet.

Tentacle Curl:
Work double crochets into a chain; increases create a spiral/curl as you go.

The Crochet Pattern

Main Body

Work in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track of first stitch.

Rounds 1–5: Shaping the Head

Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6)
Inc in each st around (12)
[Sc in next st, inc in next st] around (18)
[Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st] around (24)
[Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st] around (30)

Rounds 6–10: Body Height

6–10. Sc in each st around (30 sts per round, 5 rounds total)

Rounds 11–12: Begin Decreasing

[Sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts] around (24)
[Sc in next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts] around (18)
- Start stuffing the head with fiberfill, shaping as you go.

Round 13: Close Head

[Sc in next st, dec over next 2 sts] around (12)
- Add more stuffing if needed.
- Sl st in next st and finish off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Cover/Bottom Cap (Optional, for a “double-layer” Octopus)

Follow main body pattern through Round 12:

1–12. Repeat Rounds 1–12 as per main body for the cover piece.

After final round, do not stuff. Place over the stuffed body and sew or crochet together, or leave removable as desired.

Tentacles (Make 8)

Do not join; work tentacles in spirals.

Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6)
Inc in each st around (12)
Ch 15 (for base of tentacle curl)
Work 14 dc into the ch just made (starting from 2nd ch from hook)
Sl st into next st of tentacle base, skip next st, rep entire tentacle process around base to make 8.

(Tip: For each tentacle, after creating the spiral, sl st, skip the next st, and repeat. Continue until you have 8 tentacles all the way around.)

Assembly & Details

Face

Using split black yarn (separate plies), embroider two oval eyes between Rounds 7–9, separated by 4–5 stitches.
Embroider a “smile” or simple mouth below the eyes.
Add cheeks using pink thread (small, short horizontal lines) or blush with textile paint.

Tentacle Attachment

If tentacles were made separately, sew each securely to the bottom edge of the body.
If made as-you-go (attached in place), gently stretch to curl and shape.

Finishing

If making a keychain, sew or attach a keychain ring to the top of the head.
Weave in all ends securely.

Finished Size & Assembly Checklist

Octopus height: 3.5–4″ (9–10 cm)
Body width: ~2.75″ (7 cm)
Tentacles: Evenly spaced, 2.5–3″ long
Features: Eyes and mouth securely embroidered, blush added (optional)
Stuffing: Firm but soft, shape maintained
Keychain ring: Optional, securely fastened
All ends: Sewn in, project neatly finished

Enjoy Your Machi Octopus!

Gift, display, or snuggle your octopus! For extra personality, try fun colors, add accessories, or make in multiple sizes. If you liked this project, please share your creations and enjoy many more crochet adventures.

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