How To Crochet Humor Octopus Free Pattern - Step By Step Tutorial

Bring some handmade collection with this Crochet Humor Octopus a funny little sea creature that makes a memorable gift or keepsake.

I Found this amazing  written pattern based on the original YouTube tutorial by Crochê e amigurumi, and full credit goes to the creator for this fun and charming project. The Crochet Humor Octopus is a small, playful amigurumi stuffed toy with a friendly and humorous personality that makes it stand out.

Mini Crochet Humor Octopus Free Pattern For Plushies

This cute octopus features a round body, eight tiny tentacles, and large, expressive eyes that give it a joyful and lighthearted look. Its simple yet whimsical design makes it a delightful decoration for your home, office desk, or even as a lovable gift for friends. The bright colors and smiling face add a touch of cheer wherever you place it.

One of the special details of this octopus is that you can customize its expression by changing the shape or style of the eyes, or by adding accessories like tiny glasses or a bow. This makes each finished piece unique and adds a personal touch.

The stitching involves basic crochet techniques, working in rounds to create the body and tentacles separately. After finishing the parts, you sew them together carefully and add the details with embroidery or safety eyes. 

The project is suitable for those with a little crochet experience, making it a great way to practice working in the round and simple shaping.

The Crochet Humor Octopus is a sweet and fun project that brings a smile and a splash of color to any space, perfect for anyone who loves cute and quirky handmade items.

Amigurumi "Little People" (Bonequinhos) Pattern

This pattern is for creating adorable amigurumi “little people” (bonequinhos). The construction follows classic amigurumi techniques: starting from a magic ring, working in spirals, using standard increases and decreases, then shaping cute limbs and facial details. These little people feature eight legs and expressive embroidered faces – both happy and angry. The project is finished with carefully sewn closures and safety eyes for maximum cuteness and play value.

Pattern Highlights

Foundation and Increasing:

• Begin with a classic amigurumi magic ring.
• Systematically increase rounds to widen the base.

Straight Sides and Shaping:

• Work multiple rounds with no increases for the body’s height.
• Switch to rounds of decreases to complete the head.

Legs/Arms (Tentacles):

• Create eight small legs around the base using chain and single crochet techniques.
• Leg rounds alternate with rounds of body single crochet for proper placement.

Face and Embellishments:

• Facial expressions are made with safety eyes and embroidered features, allowing both happy and angry variations.

Finishing:

• Sew pieces securely, add stuffing, and use sturdy, child-safe fastenings.

Notes

• Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds, especially with spiraling construction.
• Adjust the size of your hook/yarn if your tension is loose to avoid gaps between stitches.
• For the face, experiment with safety eye placement and embroidery techniques to give unique expressions.
• Always check safety and security of small parts if gifting to children under 3 years.
• Stuff the piece firmly but take care not to overstretch stitches.
• It is recommended to burn or tightly knot all woven ends for security (adult supervision required).

Skill Level

Beginner to Lower Intermediate
This pattern utilizes the basics of amigurumi: magic ring, single crochet, simple increases and decreases, chain stitches for the tentacles, and basic sewing/embroidery for details. Those familiar with three-dimensional crochet and sewing finishes will find it quick; attentive beginners can also complete it with care.

Materials

• DK weight or amigurumi yarn in main color (approximately 30g)
• 2.5-3mm crochet hook
• Small amounts of contrasting yarn/embroidery thread for mouth and eyebrows
• 2 safety eyes per doll (size 6-9mm recommended)
• Tapestry needle for joining and embroidery
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Toy stuffing fiberfill
• Keychain hardware (optional)
• Lighter or hot knife (for burning/plastic safety ends, optional – adult use only)

Measurements / Sizing (Optional Schematic)

• Finished height (with legs): approx. 9-12 cm tall
• Width (body): approx. 7-8 cm
• Leg length: approx. 2.5-3 cm each

A simple schematic:

  __ /  \          (rounded head, flat base)|    |         (body is cylindrical)|    |        \__/   | | | | | | | |        (8 evenly spaced legs around base)

Gauge (and Stitch Pattern if applicable)

• Gauge is not critical—dense, neat stitches are ideal to prevent stuffing from showing.
• All rounds are worked in single crochet (US terms) in a spiral.
• Average per 6 sc in MR = ~2cm across.

Stitch Abbreviations

• MR = Magic Ring
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec = single crochet decrease (use invisible decrease)
• ch = chain
• slst = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Special Stitches

• Invisible Decrease: Insert hook through front loops only of next 2 sts, yarn over, pull through both loops, yarn over, pull through two loops.
• Leg formation: ch 7-8, work sc back along chain, slst into next st on body.

Body/Base

1. MR, 6 sc into ring.
2. Increase round: 2 sc in each st (12).
3. (sc, inc) around (18).
4. (2 sc, inc) around (24).
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5. (3 sc, inc) around (30).
6. (4 sc, inc) around (36).
7. (5 sc, inc) around (42).
8. (6 sc, inc) around (48).
9. (7 sc, inc) around (54).
10. (8 sc, inc) around (60).
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    11-21. sc in each st around—work 11 rounds with no increases to create the body height.

Use a marker at the start of round, always shifting it up as you go.

Shaping and Decreasing (Head)

22. (8 sc, dec) around—repeat sequence (54).
23. (7 sc, dec) around—repeat sequence (48).
24. (6 sc, dec) around—repeat sequence (42).
25. (5 sc, dec) around—repeat sequence (36).
26. (4 sc, dec) around—repeat sequence (30).
27. (3 sc, dec) around—repeat sequence (24).
    Stuff the body generously, shaping the form.

Legs / Tentacles

• At round base, begin 1st leg: ch 7-8, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch (6-7 sc), slst into next st on base.
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• Repeat for a total of 8 legs, evenly distributed.
• After each leg, sc 5-6 between tentacles to space them out.

Detailing and Top Closure

• Sew remaining opening closed using tapestry needle and whip stitch.
• Insert or embroider safety eyes between rounds 5 and 8 of the head, spaced as preferred.
• With black or contrasting thread, embroider desired facial expression (straight for angry, curve for happy).
• If desired, embroider eyebrows or other characteristics.

Assembly & Finished Size

• Stuff the head and body just before complete closure.
• Sew or glue keychain hardware at head’s top if desired.
• If using safety eyes, insert before closing the body entirely.
• Hide all yarn ends inside using a tapestry needle
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• Optional: Burn thread ends for aesthetic and safety if using synthetic yarn.
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Finished doll: 9–12 cm tall with 8 legs, can stand on a flat surface. Character is fully reversible if desired (make two faces in different moods).

Conclusion

This amigurumi “little people” pattern is an engaging small project, well-suited to both practice and gift-giving. The construction blends amigurumi fundamentals with playful embellishments, letting you experiment with color, mood, and small details. When completed, these versatile and expressive dolls can be used as toys, keychains, or decorative charms. Their simple shape and customizable features make them enjoyable for all levels of crocheters, with additional opportunities for creativity in embroidery and assembly.