However, if the varied colors aren’t your thing, why not try this free crochet pattern? Overall, they're just as cute, but the calmer and more deliberate color selection makes them great as a decorative arrangement.
The full Youtube tutorial about this pattern is on esshaych.blogspot.com:
TagsEmil, the Preemie Crochet Octopus
Meet Emil, the cute preemie octopus crochet pattern. Do you crochet for charity? Have you heard about preemie octopus before? They're cute little amigurumi octopus (or jellyfish) suffed toys. Yes, they are adorable but that's not all. Scientific research has shown they actually help preemies get better. “The purpose of the crocheted octopuses is to promote comfort and development for the pre-term babies while in the hospital. The tentacles of the soft octos mimic the feel of the umbilical cord in their tiny hands and have been found to soothe the babies and help prevent them from pulling on wires and tubes.” Octopus for a Preemie-US Project Ambassador Randi Palm of Lonsdale Emil is an easy, beginner-friendly plush crochet octopus pattern. Only single crochet stitches are used throughout the pattern. Guidelines on size and construction were followed to be sure you can donate your crochet octopus to charity.
Octopus Squish
The Octopus Squish is a cute, cuddly, very squishy free crochet pattern on Moogly! Crochet this cute companion with Bernat Blanket! The Octopus Squish is filled with a microbead pillow ball, making it addictively huggable! And by using Bernat Blanket, it works up pretty darn quickly too - and is just as soft as can be! If you prefer, of course, you can fill it with Fiberfill. I had so much fun crocheting this octopus pillow! I love his cute little face and wiggly tentacles! You can make this little guy your own with yarn and button choices, and how you sew on the face.
The Friendly Mini Octopus Free Crochet Pattern
- Designed by: The Friendly Red Fox
This sweet mini octopus is fast to make and requires very little yarn to use. That's why it's a perfect project for a lazy afternoon. All you need is a leftover yarn and a little bit of patience. Absolutely adorable, I love it!
Crochet Octopus Free Pattern - No Eyes Required
If you want to avoid the issue of safety eyes altogether, then one option is to forgo the eyes entirely. They aren't necessary to make a cute crochet octopus. Lilla Bjorn Crochet used this pattern and explains why she chose a no-eyes design. The pattern is by Anastasia Popova of Crochet for Babies.
Crochet Octopus Free Pattern
This free crochet octopus pattern was recommended in a Martha Stewart article about how these plush toys help preemies. The pattern is available in both US and UK crochet terms. This toy uses crochet eyes so you don't have to worry about safety eyes. Note that there aren't specific instructions for personalizing the octopus with accessories, but you can get some great inspiration from the photos.
