Sushi Octopus Crochet Pattern For Cute Collectibles

The combo of sushi and an octopus in the form of a plush toy sounds unique. Yes, this is the magic of crochet amigurumi pattern for Sushi Octopus! This pattern creates an adorable plush toy featuring cute little tentacles and colorful sushi toppings. It is super soft and squishy, perfect for decorating, gifting, or just cuddling.

Sushi Octopus Crochet Pattern

The pattern uses simple color changes and basic crochet techniques, making it ideal for beginners. You’ll love how the bright colors and playful design bring a smile to anyone’s face. Get crafty and create your own delightful Sushi Octopus today!

Materials:

• Orange yarn
• Pink yarn
• Green yarn
• White yarn
• Dark green yarn
• Safety eyes
• Crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Stuffing

Pattern:

Step 1: Magic Ring

1. Create a magic ring using orange yarn.
2. Make 3 single crochets (sc) in orange. On the third sc, stop before the last yarn over and switch to pink.
3. 

Step 2: Color Change in Magic Ring

1. Make 3 single crochets in pink. On the third sc, switch to green before the last yarn over.
2. Make 2 single crochets in green. On the second sc, switch back to orange before the last yarn over.
3. Pull to close the magic ring tightly, making sure not to snap the yarn.

Step 3: Start of Joined Rounds

1. Slip stitch into the first stitch and chain one. The slip stitch and chain one do not count towards the stitch count.
2. In the same stitch as the slip stitch, make an increase (2 sc in the same stitch). Place a stitch marker in the newly made stitch.

Step 4: Round 2

1. Continue to make increases in the next two stitches.
2. On the third increase, switch to pink before the last yarn over.
3. Make increases in the next three stitches in pink.
4. On the last increase, switch to green before the last yarn over.
5. Make two increases in green.
6. Switch to white before the last yarn over of the final stitch.

Step 5: Round 3

1. Slip stitch into the first stitch, chain one, and sc into the same stitch.
2. Mark this stitch as usual.
3. Increase in the next stitch and continue with 1 sc and 1 increase all the way around until the last stitch of the round.
4. Switch to dark green before the final stitch.

Step 6: Rounds 4-8

1. For the next five rounds, single crochet all around.
2. Slip stitch and chain one at the beginning of each round.

Step 7: Round 9 (Back Loops Only)

1. Slip stitch (through back loop). Chain one.
2. Begin a decrease (decrement) through back loops only.
3. Continue to decrease all the way around.
4. Switch to orange on the last decrease.

Step 8: Round 10

1. Return to working in both loops.
2. Slip stitch, chain one, and make 2 decreases with orange.
3. Switch to pink after the second decrease.
4. Make 2 decreases in pink.
5. Switch to green after the second decrease.
6. Continue decreasing until there are 6 stitches left.
7. Slip stitch into the first orange stitch and cut the yarn.

Step 9: Stuffing and Finishing

1. Stuff the body firmly.
2. Fasten off the yarn and sew any remaining stitches to close the hole.
3. Attach safety eyes between Round 6 and 7, spacing them 3 stitches apart.

Step 10: Tentacles

1. Using dark green yarn, make a slip knot.
2. Insert your hook into any front loop and attach the yarn.
3. Make 5 half double crochets in the next stitch.
4. Skip the next stitch and slip stitch into the one after.
5. Continue around making 5 half double crochets in the next stitch and skipping a stitch between.
6. Slip stitch back into the front loop of the first stitch, and cut the yarn.
7. Weave in the ends.

Your Sushi Octopus is complete!

Note: The instructions include using joined rounds with slip stitches and chain one for better round alignment and less noticeable color changes.

@CroutonsCrochet