This listing is for CROCHET PATTERN ONLY – NOT A FINISHED PRODUCT !
HOW TO MAKE REALISTIC CROCHET OCTOPUS AND STONE
Available in English language only
This crochet pattern is written with American (US) crochet terms
Advanced beginner/intermediate
There is a video to assist in working Rounds 11 and 12 (and more videos coming soon):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZEF9Ww_F8Q&t=5s
This Realistic Octopus has arm span approximately 43 inches (108cm),
if made from Super Bulky (Category 6) yarn, like Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn
and hook size N/13 (9 mm)
I tried to make it look like a real octopus -- with life-like eyes and even a funnel (sometimes called a siphon), which is a tubular opening in sandy color on a side of the head, below the eye -- it serves as a pathway for water.
Also, there is a crochet pattern for the rock that the octopus likes to stay on.
There are 22 pages and many pictures of the process of making this octopus, so even inexperienced crocheter will find it easier than it might seem at first!

Yarns and hooks needed (all yardage is approximate):
* Suggested Crochet Hooks: 9 mm, US – N/13 for the octopus;
4.25 mm – G/6 for eyes and funnel;
5 mm, US – H/8 (J/8) for the suction cups and stone (the stone is optional, it is not a part of the octopus)
* 230 yards of Super Bulky (Category 6) yarn in Main Color plus 35 yards of Bulky (Category 5) or Super Bulky (Category 6) yarn in Contrasting Color (for the final round of Slip Stitches)
* 75 yards of Medium (Category 4 /Worsted Weight) yarn for suction cups, like Bernat Baby Velvet Yarn
* 15-18 yards of yarn for under-belly piece – can be Super Bulky (Category 6), or Bulky (Category 5) or even Medium Weight (Category 4) in any color: this piece is not easily seen
* For stone (optional) – approximately 60 yards of Main Color and 10 yards Contrasting Color of Bulky (Category 5) yarn

The work is done in rounds, without connecting stitches between the rounds, in one direction, on the Right Side of the toy.
The suction cups are made separately and attached with simple stitches.

This listing is for a digital file with instructions and pictures for making crochet stuffed Realistic Octopus and a rock.

If you have any difficulties with the pattern at any time, any questions -- please ask, I'll be glad to help!

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