Octopus Crochet Patterns – Free, Premium & Trending Designs
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Looking for a fun crochet project? This collection includes free and premium octopus hat crochet patterns, creative octopus crochet patterns, and trending designs from talented makers. You’ll find playful hats, cuddly amigurumi, puzzle toys, and quick projects in a variety of styles. Scroll through to explore patterns, tutorials, and ideas for your next sea-themed crochet make.
Recommended Supplies:
Most of these octopus crochet patterns use worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm to 6 mm crochet hook. You’ll also need stuffing for amigurumi projects and optional safety eyes or felt for facial details.
- Worsted weight yarn (aran or bulky for larger projects)
- Crochet hooks: 4 mm (G), 5 mm (H), 6 mm (J)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Optional: safety eyes or felt
- Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors
👉 These are general recommendations. Each pattern may list its own specific materials, but this gives you a solid starting point for most octopus projects.
Let’s start with the most popular projects — fun and creative octopus hat crochet patterns. These are playful statement pieces that work up beautifully in different yarn weights and styles.
🐙 Free Octopus Hat Crochet Patterns
Start here with these fun octopus hat crochet patterns. Each one uses simple stitches and is a great statement piece. Choose your favorite yarn weight and make it your own.
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Octopus Hat by Abnormal Crocheter
This free octopus hat pattern features a fun design with tentacles, worked in aran or chunky yarn. It includes shaping instructions and is available as a free PDF download.
Octopus Hat by Nunyo Business
This octopus hat pattern is worked in aran weight yarn with a 5.0 mm hook. It’s designed for adult sizes but includes tips for adjusting tentacle length.
Octopus Beanie Hat by The Crafty Flutist
Octopus Beanie Hat by The Crafty Flutist is a free crochet pattern offering sizes from baby to adult, worked in worsted weight yarn with a 5.0 mm hook. It includes tips on tentacle placement (use stitch markers) and lets you customize tentacle length — they spiral naturally and end up about half the length of your chain.
Cthulhu Octopus Hat by Amy Hitchcock
The Cthulhu Octopus Hat by Amy Hitchcock is a dramatic crochet hat in worsted weight yarn with swirling tentacles, inspired by the Lovecraftian creature. It includes pattern notes for eyebrow and eye detailing, plus spiral tentacles worked in varying lengths. The pattern is available free and is commonly worked with a 5.5 mm hook using Red Heart Super Saver.
If you’re looking for something with more detail, shaping options, or larger sizes, these premium octopus hat patterns are a great next step.
🐙 Premium Octopus Hat Patterns
If you’re looking for more creative or detailed octopus hat patterns, here are a few premium options from trusted designers. These patterns often include extra sizes, step-by-step instructions, and detailed shaping guides.
Cephalopod Octopus Hat Pattern
This premium Octopus Hat / Cap crochet pattern is available as a digital download on Etsy. It’s made with worsted weight yarn using 6 mm (J) and 4 mm (G) crochet hooks, with a styrofoam head and stuffing to shape the tentacles. The pattern includes multiple sizes and lets you adjust the tentacle length for a custom fit.
Premium Octopus Hat Crochet Pattern
This premium Octopus Hat crochet pattern is available as a digital download on Etsy. It’s worked in worsted weight yarn using 6 mm (J) and 4 mm (G) crochet hooks.
Octopus Scoodie Hat Crochet Pattern (Hat + Scarf + Mittens Set)
This digital pattern lets you crochet an octopus scoodie—a combo of hat, scarf, and mittens—with tentacle details. It’s an adult one-size-fits-most design that includes both English and French PDF files and uses 4.5 mm and 9.0 mm hooks plus felt for accents.
Twisted Octopus Hat Crochet Pattern (Premium)
This premium Twisted Octopus Hat crochet pattern is available as a digital download on Etsy. It features a bold hat design with long swirling tentacles and clear shaping instructions. The pattern is worked in worsted weight yarn and includes detailed steps to help you create this dramatic statement piece.
While I was searching, I also came across this GIANT Realistic Octopus Crochet pattern I think you’ll love!
Realistic Octopus Crochet Pattern
A detailed Realistic Octopus crochet pattern (PDF download) by Crafty Intentions. The 87-page pattern includes full instructions, photo illustrations, and two bottom styles (simple or with suckers). It’s available in multiple languages and includes tips for shaping, tentacles, and finishing.
Along with these timeless favorites, there are also some new and trending octopus crochet patterns making a splash right now. These fresh designs are fun to make and perfect for quick projects.
🌊Trending Octopus Crochet Patterns
📅 Last updated: October 2025
These trending octopus crochet patterns are popular right now and perfect for adding something new to your project list. Most are free and feature simple construction or creative new stitches. These make great stashbuster projects, gifts, or quick makes to sell at markets.
Easy No Sew Amigurumi Octopus
This free pattern by The Loopy Lamb is quick to make and beginner friendly. It’s a no-sew design with soft tentacles and simple shaping.
Wheat Stitch Octopus Crochet Pattern
This modern pattern by Briana K Designs features a textured wheat stitch body and is worked in one piece with no sewing. A fun, fresh design for amigurumi fans.
No-Sew Crochet Octopus “Jelly Bean”
A sweet no-sew octopus amigurumi pattern by Darling Maple Designs. It’s quick, simple, and great for stashbusting or small gifts.
Octopus Keychain Crochet Pattern
This small octopus keychain by Jen Hayes Creations is a cute, fast project. It’s perfect for party favors, market prep, or quick handmade gifts.
Octopus for Preemies Crochet Pattern
A trusted and well-loved pattern for NICU donations. It uses soft yarn and gentle tentacle shapes to create a comforting toy for preemies.
These trending designs are perfect quick makes to keep your hooks busy between bigger projects. Check back often — I’ll update this list as new octopus patterns pop up.
If hats aren’t what you’re after, you can also make soft toys, amigurumi, and puzzle-style designs. These free octopus crochet patterns are perfect for home decor, gifts, and donation projects.
🐙 Free Octopus Crochet Patterns – Amigurumi, Decor & Toys
If you prefer making soft toys or decorative projects, these free crochet octopus patterns are a great option. You’ll find amigurumi designs, puzzle-style toys, and sweet little octopus projects perfect for gifts, donations, or stashbusting. Many of these patterns work up quickly and can be customized in different sizes and colors.
Octopus Crochet Pattern — Free Pattern + Video Tutorial
This free pattern by Off the Beaten Hook creates “Ingrid” the octopus, a playful amigurumi with tentacles and suction cups. It includes a full video tutorial plus tips for customizing the size, stuffing, and finishing details.
NICU Octopus Crochet Instructions (PDF)
A free mini octopus crochet pattern PDF designed for neonatal units. The pattern provides safe, soft tentacles and simple shaping suitable for premature babies, and is widely used in donation projects.
Olive the Octopus Puzzle Ball
Olive Octopus Puzzle is a unique crochet pattern on Ravelry that combines soft toy construction with a puzzle component. It features interlocking tentacles that can be assembled and disassembled, making it both a decorative and playful piece. The design supports multiple sizes and is suitable for makers looking for something creative and interactive.
Mini Octopus Crochet Pattern — Free
This free mini octopus pattern from Off the Beaten Hook offers a simple amigurumi design that works up quickly. It’s perfect for making small toys, keychains, or quick gift projects using worsted yarn.
Before you get started, here are a few answers to common questions about making and customizing octopus crochet projects.
FAQ
Most octopus patterns use medium weight (worsted) yarn, but aran or bulky yarns work well for larger hats and plushies. Choose a soft, washable yarn if the project is for children or donations.
The curl is made by increasing stitches along the chain. Most patterns use 2 or 3 stitches in each chain to create a natural spiral. The more increases, the tighter the curl.
A standard adult-sized hat with tentacles typically uses 1 to 2 skeins of worsted or aran weight yarn, depending on length and fullness of the tentacles.
Most designers allow the sale of finished items as long as you give design credit and don’t resell or redistribute the pattern itself. Always check the designer’s terms before selling.
Many of the amigurumi and keychain projects are beginner friendly, especially the no-sew designs. Some hat patterns are better suited for confident beginners or intermediate crocheters due to shaping and tentacle work.
I’ve also gathered a few other crochet pattern collections that pair perfectly with these octopus designs. If you love sea creatures or wearable crochet, check these out next.
🪸 Related Crochet Pattern Collections
If you enjoyed these octopus patterns, you might also like these free crochet pattern collections:
- No Sew Mini Crochet Octopus Pattern
- Octopus Amigurumi Pattern
- Octopus Curlicue Embellishment
- Grumpy Octopus Cup Cozy Pattern
- Squishy the Jellyfish Keychain
- Whale Crochet Patterns Free
I hope this collection of free and premium octopus hat crochet patterns, amigurumi octopus designs, and trending projects inspires your next make. Save or pin this post so you can find it again later, and share it with a crochet friend who might love these sea-themed projects too.
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About Rhondda Mol
Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has shared free crochet patterns, tutorials, and tips to help crocheters learn new skills with confidence. Through her easy-to-follow designs and clear instructions, Rhondda makes crochet enjoyable, accessible, and inspiring for makers of all levels.