Octopus Cuddly Toy Pattern

Create your very own adorable octopus cuddly toy with this fun and easy knitting pattern. This pattern is perfect for beginners and makes a great gift for children and ocean lovers alike.

Materials:

• Yarn: Medium weight yarn (US), Double Knitting (UK), 8 ply (AU). Approximately 200g in main color and small amounts in 2-3 contrasting colors.
• Needles: Size 4.5mm (US 7, UK 7) double-pointed needles
• Stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

Not crucial for this project.

Instructions:

1. Using the main color yarn, cast on 8 stitches and divide evenly onto 3 double-pointed needles.
2. Join in the round, placing marker at the beginning of the round.
3. Round 1: Knit into the front and back of each stitch (16 stitches)
4. Round 2: Knit all stitches
5. Round 3: *Knit 1, knit into the front and back of next stitch; repeat from * around (24 stitches)
6. Rounds 4-15: Knit all stitches
7. Change to a contrasting color yarn.
8. Round 16: Knit all stitches
9. Rounds 17-20: *Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * around
10. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight to close the opening, and secure.
11. Using a yarn needle, weave in any loose ends.
12. Repeat these steps to create 8 tentacles in total, varying the contrasting colors as desired.
13. Stuff the head of the octopus firmly with stuffing.
14. Attach the tentacles evenly around the base of the head, using the contrasting color yarn tails.
15. Weave in any remaining ends and your octopus cuddly toy is complete!

Enjoy your new cuddly companion!

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