Happy/Sad Octopus

 

Yarn of your choice  

Black yarn for mouth

3.25mmCrochet Hook 

Yarn needle

12/15mm safety eye

Stuffing

Scissors

Body – (Make 2)

Round 1: Ch 2, 8 sc in second ch from hook. (8)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (16)
Round 3: 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat to end. (24)
Round 4: 1 sc in next 2 st’s, 2 sc in next st, repeat to end. (32)
Round 5: 1 sc in next 3 st’s, 2 sc in next st, repeat to end. (40)
Round 6: 1 sc in next 4 st’s, 2 sc in next st, repeat to end. (48)
Round 7-11: 1 sc in each st. (48)
Round 12: 1 sc in next 4 st’s, dec in next st, repeat to end. (40)
Round 13: 1 sc in next 5 st’s, ch 7, Start 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 6 ch’s, sc2tog at the base of ch, 1 sc in next 5 st’s, repeat to end.
Round 14: 1 sc in next 5 st’s, working up the ch, 1 hdc in next 3 st’s, 1 dc in next 2 st’s, 2 dc in next 2 st’s, working down the ch 1 dc in next 2 st’s, 1hdc in next 3 st’s, 1 sc in next 2 st’s, repeat to end.

 

Attach eyes between R9 and R10, above front two tentacles
Embroider on the smile/ frown
Sew two sides together using tail from one side, stuffing as you go

Ice Cream Sea Turtle

 

Materials

Yarn of your choice in 2 colors

3.5 Crochet hook

Stuffing

Scissors

Yarn needle

Safety Eyes

Video

 

Ice Cream Scoop

Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc into second ch from hook. (6)

Round 2: 2 sc into each st. (12)

Round 3: 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, repeat till end. (18)

Round 4: 1 sc in next 2 st’s, 2 sc in the next st, repeat till end. (24)

Round 5: 1 sc in the next 3 st’s, 2 sc in the next st, repeat till end. (30)

Round 6: 1 sc in next 4 st’s, 2 sc in next st, repeat till end. (36)

Round 7-16: 1 sc in each st. (36)

Round 17: In FLO, 4 hdc in next st, sk 1, sl st in next st. repeat to end.

Sl St in next stitch Finish off and weave in ends.

 

 

Ice Cream Scoop Bottom

Round 1: Ch 6, join, ch 2, 13 dc in ring, sl st to ch 2 (14)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st sl st to ch 2 (27)

Round 3: Ch 2, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat to end, sl st to ch 2 (40)

Round 4: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st, sl st to ch 2. (40)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

 

 

Head

Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc into the ring. (6)

Round 2: 2 sc into each st. (12)

Round 3: 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, repeat till end. (18)

Round 4: 1 sc in the next 2 st’s, 2 sc in the next st, repeat till end. (24)

Round 5: 1 sc in the next 3 st’s, 2 sc in the next st, repeat till end. (30)

Round 6: 1 sc in the next 4 st’s, 2 sc in the next st, repeat till end. (36)

Round 7-11: 1 sc in each st (36)

Round 12: 1 sc in next 4 st’s, 1 dec in next st, repeat to end. (30)

Round 13: 1 sc in next 3 st’s, 1 dec in next st, repeat to end. (24)

Attach the eyes 5 rows from the center.

Round 14: 1 sc in next 2 st’s, 1 dec in next st, repeat to end. (18)

Round 15: 1 dec sc in each st. (6)

Cut your yarn (leaving a long tail for sewing) and fasten off. Stuff the head to your liking.

 

Fins (make 4)

Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc into the ring. (6)

Round 2: 2 sc into each st. (12)

Round 3: 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, repeat till end. (18)

Round 4: 1 sc in next 2 st’s, 2 sc in the next st, repeat till end. (24)

Round 5: 1 sc in the next 3 st’s, 2 sc in the next st, repeat till end. (30)

Round 6: 1 sc in the next 4 st’s, 2 sc in the next st, repeat till end. (36)

Round 7-11: 1 sc in each st (36)

Fold your piece in half and sc through both sides. Do this all along the edge, seaming it closed. Cut your yarn (leaving a long tail for sewing) and fasten off.

 

Assembly

Sew the head to the side of the ice cream.

On the underside of the shell, sew 2 fins at either side of the head. Sew the other two fins at the back of the shell. Tie off all your ends and then cut the excess.