Crochet Amigurumi Gus Octavius
Crochet Amigurumi Gus Octavius is a delightful little octopus plushie made with love and skill. With his endearing smile and wiggly tentacles, Gus Octavius is bound to bring joy and charm to anyone who lays eyes on him. Created with cozy yarn and intricate crochet stitches, this adorable amigurumi buddy is perfect for cuddling or decorating a cozy corner of your home. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just beginning your crafting journey, crafting your very own Gus Octavius will surely fill your heart with warmth and whimsy. So grab your hooks, pick out your favorite yarn colors, and get ready to bring this lovable cephalopod to life in the most charming way possible!
Abbreviations:
R = round
mr = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
dec = decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
ch = chain
FO = Fasten off/finish off
[ ] = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( ) x 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
To crochet an amigurumi Octavius you need the following:
– Yarn (2.5mm): yellow, white, brown, dark green, peach, red, black
– 3.0 mm crochet hook
– Size eyes: 8mm
– Fiberfill for stuffing
– Sewing needle and scissors
Head – Body
Start with brown yarn
Insert the eyes between rounds 7 8, and 6 sts apart | |
Change to yellow yarn | |
R 13-17: 42 sc (5 rounds) | [42] |
Change to brown yarn | |
R 18-19: 42 sc (2 rounds) | [42] |
R 20: (5 sc, dec) x 6 | [36] |
R 21: (4 sc, dec) x 6 | [30] |
R 22: (3 sc, dec) x 6 | [24] |
R 23: (1 sc, dec) x 8 | [16] |
R 24: dec x 8 | [8] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, and hide the tail.
Ear (make 2)
Inner ear (make 2)
Start with peach yarn
R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 | [18] |
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Outer ear (make 2)
Start with brown yarn
R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 | [18] |
Put the inner ear on the outer ear (wrong side to the wrong side) and crochet through the stitches of both parts around:
R 4: 18 sc [18]
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Nose
Start with brown yarn
R 1: 5 sc in mr | [5] |
R 2: inc x 5 | [10] |
R 3: 10 sc | [10] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arm (make 2)
Start with brown yarn
R 1: 4 sc in mr | [4] |
R 2: inc x 4 | [8] |
Change to yellow yarn | |
R 3-4: 8 sc (2 rounds) | [8] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Leg (make 2)
Start with brown yarn
R 1: 4 sc in mr | [4] |
R 2: inc x 4 | [8] |
R 3: 8 sc | [8] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Hat
Start with dark green yarn
R 1: 4 sc in mr | [4] |
R 2: inc x 4 | [8] |
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 4 | [12] |
R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 4 | [16] |
R 5: (3 sc, inc) x 4 | [20] |
R 6: (4 sc, inc) x 4 | [24] |
R 7: (5 sc, inc) x 4 | [28] |
R 8: (6 sc, inc ) x 4 | [32] |
R 9: (7 sc. inc) x 4 | [36] |
R 10: 36 sc | [36] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.