No-Sew Crochet Octopus Keychain | Free Pattern & Video Tutorial

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Crochet a cute octopus keychain to decorate your bag! This no-sew crochet octopus pattern is super fun and great for beginners. Follow along with the written pattern below, or watch the video tutorial to learn, step-by-step, how to crochet your very own amigurumi octopus!

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Crochet Octopus Tutorial

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You can follow along with my YouTube video to make your own crochet octopus! I have timestamps included to help you jump to any point you need to!

Pattern Information

Materials

• 15 grams/28 yards of medium weight yarn (Red Heart Super Saver in “Pale Plum”)
• 4mm Clover Amour crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Fiberfill
• 8mm Safety Eyes
• Keychain Clasp (optional)

Crochet Abbreviations

ch = chain

dec = decrease (sc2tog)

inc = increase (2 single crochets into 1 stitch)

PC = popcorn stitch

rep = repeat

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

Dimensions

6 centimeters wide x 5 centimeters tall (2.4 x 2 inches)

Notes and Tips

• This pattern is written using US crochet terms
• The number in (parentheses) at the end of each row is the stitch count after finishing that row
• The chain 1 at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a single crochet
• The slip stitch at the end of each round goes into the first stitch of that round
• The first stitch of every new round goes into the same stitch we slip stitched to in the previous round

Crochet Octopus Pattern

Foundation: Make a slipknot, ch2

Tip: Make your first chain slightly looser.

Round 1: sc8 into 2nd ch from hook, sl st (8)

Round 2: ch1, inc around, sl st (16)

Round 3: ch1, rep[sc, inc] around, sl st (24)

Rounds 4-7: ch1, sc around, sl st (24)

Round 8: ch1, rep[sc, dec] around, sl st (16)

Round 9: ch2, rep[dc3 in next 2 st, make into PC] around, sl st (8 PC)

1. Do 3 double crochets into the first stitch and 3 double crochets into the second stitch.
2. Remove your hook from the loop (you can hold it on your finger to keep it from unraveling).
3. Insert your hook into the first double crochet made.
4. Insert your hook back into the loop and tighten it.
5. Pull the loop through the first double crochet.
6. Chain 1.

Below are some photos to guide you. Or you can view the video tutorial!

7. Repeat around for 8 total PC, and sl st to the right of the first PC

Attaching Keychain Clasp (Optional)

1. Cut a 7″/18cm strand of yarn.
2. Insert hook into any stitch outside Round 1
3. Pull one end of the strand of yarn through
4. Thread the strand of yarn through the bottom of the keychain clasp
5. Insert hook from the inside, and out the stitch across from the stitch you pulled the yarn through in Step 2
6. Pull the end of the strand of yarn through

Double knot the ends of the strand of yarn from the inside of the octopus.

Safety Eyes and Stuffing

Insert the saftey eyes just above the third round from the bottom of the head, with 2 stitches in between them.

Stuff the octopus with your fiberfill.

Finishing

Round 10: ch1, dec in each PC around (8)

Fasten off with 4″/10cm tail.

With the tail threaded into a yarn needle, run the needle into the outer loop of each stitch of Round 10.

Cinch the hole closed, and tie a double knot.

Finished Crochet Octopus

Hide the loose end inside the head, and your crochet octopus is finished!