$ 7.95

US English pattern by The Kotton Kaboodle. Includes step-by-step pictures.

Where does an octopus keep its money? In an octo-purse! Orlando the Octopus has 8 tentacles, cool oval eyes, and is full of stuffing and lots of fun!

This pattern is written in ENGLISH and US crochet terms.

Please keep in mind that this is a beginner friendly pattern, but takes time to create the tentacles.

When crocheted with worsted weight yarn and a 3.5mm hook, Orlando measures 35"L x 35"W x 10"H.

This is a 15 page PDF pattern that includes 35 pictures, and several pro-tips to make your crocheting experience a breeze!

Materials needed:
- 700 yards of yarn for Main Color (medium, worsted weight)
- 300 yards of yarn for Sucker Color (medium, worsted weight)
- Less than 100 yards of yarn for Eye Color (medium, worsted weight)
- Less than 50 yards of yarn for Pupil Color (medium, worsted weight)
- 3.5mm hook
- LOTS of Poly-Fil stuffing
- Yarn needle for sewing
- AT LEAST 16 LARGE STITCH MARKERS. They need to be big enough to hold multiple layers of your octopus.

The pattern includes step-by-step instructions on you through how to create the new stitches (puff stitch and puff stitch decrease).

The Kotton Kaboodle Copyright 2021. This pattern is for personal use ONLY. Please do not resell my pattern or any modified version of it.
You may sell the finished products of the patterns you buy, but please give credit back to me, Julia Pomeroy of The Kotton Kaboodle and give a link back to my shop or website, "www.thekottonkaboodle.com".

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINISHED PRODUCT:
Put the stuffed animal in a pillowcase and close the hole with a hair tie. Put it in your washing machine on a gentle/delicate cycle using cold water and a very small amount of detergent so it will smell good. Let it air dry until it is completely dry. You may have to reshape the stuffed animal slightly.
You can surface treat any stains.

Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, magic ring, single crochet, increase, (invisible) decrease, half double crochet, back loops only, front loops only, starting an oval piece with a foundation chain, puff stitch, half double crochet decrease
Measurement: 35"L x 35"W x 10"H


This pattern is for personal use. Please do not distribute, reproduce, share or sell this pattern. You may sell finished items made with this pattern provided you credit the original designer.