[Finished product] Handmade Crochet Double-sided Octopus

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how to Crochet a cute Double-sided Octopus – crochet tutorial, guides and patterns

Crocheting a double-sided octopus amigurumi with one side showing a smile and the other side showing an angry expression is a fun project! The octopus design can be flipped inside out to reveal either emotion, making it an adorable and interactive toy.

Materials Needed:

  • Yarn (in two different colors):
    • One color for the happy side.
    • One color for the angry side.
  • Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 3.5mm (depending on your yarn weight).
  • Safety eyes (or black yarn for embroidering eyes).
  • Black yarn (for mouth and details).
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing.
  • Stitch markers: To keep track of your rounds.
  • Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends.

Crochet Abbreviations:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring
  • FO: Fasten off

Pattern Overview:

This pattern involves crocheting two identical octopus bodies (one in each color) and joining them together to create the double-sided effect. The happy octopus will be on one side and the angry octopus on the other. The tentacles and expressions will give each side its unique personality.

1. Octopus Head and Body (Make 2 in different colors)

Round 1:

  • Start with a magic ring in Color 1 (for the happy side), and sc 6 into the ring (6).

Round 2:

  • Inc in each stitch around (12).

Round 3:

  • 1 sc, inc around (18).

Round 4:

  • 2 sc, inc around (24).

Round 5:

  • 3 sc, inc around (30).

Round 6-10:

  • Sc around (30) to form the body of the octopus.

Round 11:

  • 3 sc, dec around (24).

Round 12:

  • 2 sc, dec around (18).

Round 13:

  • 1 sc, dec around (12).

Round 14:

  • Dec around (6). FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Repeat the same process for the angry side using Color 2.

2. Tentacles (Make 8 for each side)

The tentacles will be the same for both sides, and you’ll attach them around the base of each octopus body.

Tentacle Pattern:

  • Row 1: Ch 10.
  • Row 2: Starting from the second chain from the hook, 2 sc in each stitch back along the chain (you should end up with a curly tentacle). FO and leave a tail for sewing.

Make 8 tentacles for each side of the octopus, using the same color as the respective body.

3. Faces (Happy and Angry)

Happy Face:

  • Eyes: Attach safety eyes or use black yarn to embroider happy eyes (you can make the eyes look closed with “U”-shaped stitches or use small dots for simple eyes).
  • Mouth: Embroider a happy smile using black yarn.

Angry Face:

  • Eyes: Attach safety eyes or embroider angry eyes (you can make the eyes slant downwards to convey anger, or use “V”-shaped stitches for furrowed brows).
  • Mouth: Embroider an angry frown or scowl using black yarn.

4. Assembly

  1. Stuff each body lightly with fiberfill.
  2. Attach tentacles to each body by sewing them around the bottom edge of the octopus. Make sure each tentacle is evenly spaced.
  3. Join the two octopus bodies together at the bottom (the open end). To do this, use the tails of both bodies and sew them together around the base using a whip stitch. Make sure you’re joining them so that the happy face is on one side and the angry face is on the other.
  4. Ensure the tentacles of each side remain visible and separated.

Final Touch:

Once you’ve sewn both sides together and secured everything, the octopus can be flipped inside out to reveal the happy or angry face! Now you have a cute, double-sided octopus that can express two different moods.

Conclusion:

Your cute double-sided octopus is ready! One side shows a cheerful, smiling octopus, while the other reveals an angry octopus. This crochet project makes a great toy, decoration, or even a fidget to flip back and forth depending on your mood. Enjoy!

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[Finished product] Handmade Crochet Double-sided Octopus
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