No Sew Octopus And Jellyfish Crochet Pattern

Today, I’m going to share another adorable amigurumi pattern designed to help you use up your scrap yarn: the No Sew Octopus and Jellyfish!

I designed these little amigurumi toys to be a super quick and easy project, perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a fun, fast make.

They are made with Aran yarn using a 4.5mm hook, and I used a rainbow of scrap yarns for the tentacles to give them a vibrant, happy look.

The whole toy is crocheted without any sewing, which I know is a huge plus for anyone!

I love how they turned out with their big, friendly eyes and happy little smiles.

Materials

• Aran (worsted) yarn
• 4.5mm crochet hook
• 16mm blue safety eyes
• toy stuffing
• scrap yarn in rainbow colors for tentacles

Size

• 11cm tall

Abbreviations

• magic ring
• slip knot
• inc – increase
• dec – decrease
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• ch(s) – chain(s)
• sl st – slip stitch
• sk – skip

Notes

• The stitches between ( ) are to be made into the same stitch or chain space (as instructed).
• The stitches between * * are to be repeated as many times as instructed.
• If the pattern contains stitches between ** **, they are to be repeated as many times as instructed, including the * * repeats within.
• The number at the end of the row or round is the number of stitches unless otherwise stated.
• The body parts are crocheted in the round, without turning or closing the round, unless specifically stated to turn. Use a piece of yarn or a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

Instructions

The Head

Round 1: Make a magic ring and crochet 6sc (sc) into the ring = 6

Round 2: inc in each stitch around = 12

Round 3: *inc, sc* x 3=18

Round 4: *inc, sc in next 2sts* x 3 = 24

Round 5: *inc, sc in next 3sts* x 3 = 30

Round 6: *inc, sc in next 4sts* x 3 = 36

Round 7: *inc, sc in next 5sts* x 3 = 42

Round 8: *inc, sc in next 6sts* x 3= 48

Round 9-17: sc in each stitch = 48

Placing the Eyes

Place the eyes anywhere between Round 11 and Round 12, 8 stitches apart.

Round 18: *dec, sc in next 6sts* x 3 = 42

Round 19: *dec, sc in next 5sts* x 3 = 36

Round 20: *dec, sc in next 4sts* x 3 = 30

Round 21: *dec, sc in next 3sts* x 3 = 24

Round 22: *dec, sc in next 2sts* x 3 = 18

Round 23: *dec, sc* x 3= 12

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the head with toy stuffing and use the tail to close the hole. Weave in all the ends.

The Bottom Frill

This round is crocheted in the exposed front loops of Round 18.

Make a slip knot and join with a ch into any front loop of Round 18.

Round 24: * sk 1, (5 dc) in next st, sk 1, sl st * × 10 = 10 scallops

The Tentacles

Use scrap yarn in rainbow colors.

Row 1: ch35. sl st in the 2nd ch from hook (2sc) in next and every remaining ch = 66