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Crochet this adorable little octopus applique with the free crochet pattern below on my blog. This octopus is part of an Ocean Themed Granny Square Blanket that showcases 15 different sea creatures. Crochet one or crochet them all for what ever ocean inspired project you have in mind!
- PIN it to your boards for later.
- Grab the entire PDF pattern for the Ocean Granny Square Themed Blanket on Etsy or Ravelry.
- View the free crochet pattern for the octopus applique below.
Free Crochet Octopus Applique Pattern
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in light purple
Tapestry needle + Scissors
Notes
Abbreviations (US terms):
Ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, st = stitch
Pattern
Body
Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 10hdc into ring, join to first st
Round 2: Ch 1, 2hdc in each st around, join to first st
Round 3: Ch 1, sc into next 7 st, 2hdc into next 3 st, dc into next st, 2dc into next st, dc into next st, 2dc into next st, 2hdc into next 3 st, sc into last 3 st, join to first st
Do not fasten off. We will continue to work on the tentacles.
Tentacles
*Ch 9, sc into 2nd ch from hook and into next 3 st, hdc into next 2 st, dc in last 2 st, join to space where you started the ch, sl st into next st on the body, repeat from * to make 3 more tentacles.
Fasten off.
What’s Next?
Click back to the Ocean Blanket above to make the entire blanket! OR here are some more fun free crochet patterns you may enjoy:
Yes, I love this one, too! Quickly becoming my next afghan to do when I can get some yarn. My granddaughters would love this! Thank you so much for designing and sharing!