Curly Tentacle Octopus Toy Knitting Pattern PDF Flutterby Chunky

Knit a cheerful octopus with a soft, rounded head, a little embroidered smile and eight curly tentacles finished with contrasting edging. Made in plush Flutterby Chunky yarn, this character is a lovely project for anyone who enjoys knitting soft toys.

The pictured octopus combines lavender with coral edging, but you can choose your own favourite colours.

PATTERN DETAILS
• Finished height: approximately 34 cm (13½ inches).
• Yarn: James C. Brett Flutterby Chunky.
• Knitted flat using a pair of straight needles.
• The head and eight tentacles are worked separately, then sewn together.
• Techniques include knit, purl, stocking stitch, increasing, decreasing, sewing up and simple embroidery.
• Written instructions in English.

MATERIALS REQUIRED
• 1 × 100 g ball of James C. Brett Flutterby Chunky in your main colour.
• Oddments of contrasting yarn for the tentacle edging.
• Black yarn for the embroidered mouth.
• 2 × 16 mm safety eyes.
• Washable toy stuffing.
• 1 pair of 5 mm knitting needles — UK size 6 / US size 8.
• A darning needle.

This is a digital PDF knitting pattern, not a finished octopus. No physical item will be posted. Download the pattern after checkout and read it on your device or print it at home.