How to Crochet: Octopus Squish (Right Handed)

Here's how to crochet the Octopus Squish! Get the supplies, written pattern and video tutorials at: www.mooglyblog... .
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[@gretchenbonea6498]

I cannot even explain in words how cute and freaking adorable this is! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mooglyblog]

Thank you so much, Gretchen! ♥

[@tumisangtaoana8670]

I really don't follow

[@smrldmrscl3294]

I would love a tutorial of you sewing it from start to finish. Im a beginner and still get so confused trying to understand written pattens😭.

[@laurenbaker6625]

Sammeeee. If I wanted to read the instructions I didnt understand, I would have 😂😂 help me be noob

[@That1girI]

Same

[@dianeblair5598]

Please show crocheting all the way through! I really need the visuals!

[@amalialove141]

Thank you for this! This is so cute! I love how you said that you were never the best at “geography” instead of “geometry.”😂 It proved your point for you

[@inniyaalprabahar]

I was about to comment this!

[@empresslovee1]

I thought it was small enough to turn into a keychain into I saw her hand touch it... How CUTE !! 😍

[@alejandrovazquez582]

I wish the video was you making the octopus from start to finish, especially slip stitching the underbelly and the single crochets you did around the tentacles.

[@nikkilyne36]

Me to.i thought that's what it was gonna be 😔😔

[@b.w.1909]

me to please

[@missymom53525]

Crocheted bobbles would be a cute substitute for the buttons on the tentacles. This is really adorable 🥰

[@angiesanchezrea4723]

I was doing this for my nephew, I regret and now is for me hahahah. Love it! Thank you

[@mikasa2272]

I’m so making this for my in-laws this Christmas!!! I just tried this pattern out and it’s so easy. It turned out amazing. Thank you

[@wendynordstrom3487]

I ADORE this pattern! I've made 3 octopods since you posted this pattern. So cute! Even my husband wanted one. Thanks, Tamara!

[@mooglyblog]

♥ Wow, thank you so much, Wendy! ♥

[@kristenanderson8236]

Can you do a full tutorial? I’m worried where I am rn isn’t what it’s supposed to look like

[@linamatthews512]

I 💖 the micro-bead ball idea.

[@carlavehrs8047]

So stinkin cute!! Thank you so much for this tutorial, it has really helped tremendously. I just ordered my squishy ball and Bernat yarn. I am so very excited to get started. Your tutorials are amazingly clear!!

[@mooglyblog]

I'm so glad, thank you!

[@liahnagutierrez5034]

Sorry I need help, for the under side when it says rep the first 5 rows of the top what does that mean

[@brittanileach6402]

Super smart to use the squish ball

[@spudlydudleyakaspahdublah276]

Thank you so much, all other tutorials never worked for me but hen I stumbled on your videos you now have a new subscriber!

[@mellodym5931]

This is adorable! I plan to make one for my playroom for my Grandchildren! Thank you for sharing the pattern! Great tutorial! :)

[@ponyorara]

This is very cute, but I wouldn't call this a tutorial. After round 2, it's just reading the pattern out loud without showing how to actually do it. I also ended up putting the legs on the wrong way because it wasn't specified which side of the body they were put on. This wouldn't have been an issue if I had put all the legs on the same way, but I didn't even realize until 5 legs in and a couple were facing opposite ways of the others. It did come out very cute though!

[@marianamejia5087]

I was thinking exactly the same, I got lost in the third round, and it gets especially difficult cause English is not my first language and I am used to Spanish terms

[@haileysmith6173]

This is because I don’t think it’s a beginner pattern, if you’re picking on this definitely is not work for you

[@AnythingDolls]

Wow! This looks so super soft and cuddly. Nice presentation! Thanks for sharing the process. 😀

[@annaa2983]

I made it! It was surprisingly easier than I expected

[@velvet1615]

The worst feeling in the world is when your crocheting and your about to finish but you run out of wool...

[@tai5081]

i literally ran out on my 7th tentacle ;-;

[@maryloutaylor3191]

i got to my last tentacle with 5 rows left and ran out.. it so upsettinggg

[@ginamaclean4733]

I am very happy to see this pattern/tutorial... so adorable. I hope I can make it as cute as yours. Thanks!

[@mariawhitehorse9535]

Thank you so very much for your explanation of not making the stitch tight with this yarn!

[@gracies.spear01]

her saying : if your using it for three year olds and younger me : almost 16 I WANT THIS FOR MEEEEE

[@kimberly4178]

omg sameee

[@jamesgmize]

me: just turned 22 and also want this for myself...

[@stitchitupmom]

this is so adorable. I need to make one for my grandson. He will love it. And me too, cause I love it.

[@AnonymousAmyMakes]

I have to make one of these!!! This is sooooo stinking adorable!!!

[@palmtree4i]

I absolutely DIED when she turned it over and I saw the buttons for the suction cups

[@sandrawilliams7663]

Love the octopus and the color.

[@jennmay6638]

So cute, my nephew would love that.

[@twixxsky14393]

So cute and adorable, thank you for sharing 😉

[@preranachowdary2800]

Easy to follow, it turned out to be perfect, thank you so much for sharing it !

[@elishaison522]

Omgoodness That Is so so cute. Must make

[@JayanXiao]

Cute pattern. I'm still a beginner and didn't count my stitches right and ended up not having enough room for 8 regular sized tentacles (ended up doing 6 regular sized and 2 smaller ones) lol oops. But still turned out really nice!

[@alexisgrace8083]

In love 💙can we see a turtle and jelly fish tutorial next ?!?!

[@377nicola]

So cute, I love it😀

[@kipkip8613]

Super cute! Made one for me niece and nephew but I ran out of the main color on both.

[@cecesoul9363]

THIS IS SO CUTE!! I NEED IT 😭

[@tylerwarner5594]

It you made it smaller and did 2 of the top in 2 different colors you could make one of those reversible octopuses that have a happy and angry/sad face

[@simmons719]

It’s bigger than I thought XD, and I love it

[@synnenorland1563]

How big is it in cm?

[@terriott8419]

Oh I have to make some of these ❤️💕♥️

[@mayastaples4039]

Hi will regular velvet yarn work so cute

[@mooglyblog]

You may need to adjust the hook size to keep the fabric tight, but it would be very cute!

[@makayladominguez2024]

Could you please make another video showing the different rows I'm barley starting out so I'm confused also how much yarn dose this project take ??

[@carolhayes5538]

Hi Tamara! Hope your family is doing well during this crazy time! Thanks so much for the fun upbeat adorable octopus squish! Making mine now. Can you please tell me the size of the buttons you used for the suckers on the bottom? Thanks for all you do to keep us crocheting!! :)

[@mooglyblog]

Thank you so much, Carol! The buttons are listed at www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/ - 40+ 1/2″ (12mm) teal buttons (My Favorite Colors, JOANN) 2 7/8″ (22mm) black buttons (La Mode, JOANN)

[@blumoon9190]

This helped soooo much!!!!! Thank you!! I am making a whole bunch of these... but can I sell these please? I will give you credit for both the idea and the pattern

[@mooglyblog]

Yes, and thank you! :D

[@Turkuaz.ButikPasta]

such an incredible video thank you soooooo much for the video it's helpful alot 😍😍😍😍

[@weezer_fan1]

This is soo good!!

[@tumisangtaoana8670]

Can you plz make.a video but go thrubit with us bc I dont following the printed pattern plz plz plz plz

[@chudo.lyu21]

Hi🌹thank you for tutorial. Can you send the squish’s link please?

[@mooglyblog]

www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/

[@dyscea]

Gonna scale this up into a larger plushie. It’s going with the pillows in the seating area. Thank you!!!

[@courtneygain3958]

I dont know what i did wrong. Lol i have the same yarn thickness and hook and the same about of stiches but my rows from 10-5 is like definitely not looking like it is enough for the face. I feel like mt hdc arent showing up as big as yours did. What could i be doing wrong? Thank you so much i love this video making this for a family member whos in the hospital.

[@mooglyblog]

Hm, maybe your gauge is smaller? You can always add another round if you'd like! :)

[@selenanguyen3716]

may somebody please recommend to me some places where I can purchase the pillow to stuff the octopus?

[@mooglyblog]

There's a link on the tutorial page :) www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish-tutorial/

[@nadinethe1st219]

I want to do mine in purple with some big blue pokadots and i want to get 3 glow in the dark giant googily eyes and hot glue them on my octopus that will be so cute and realy cool I will name it big googly

[@livski688]

Cute!! I'm planning on making this adorable squish so I was just wondering if you could you please post a link for the teal and black buttons? I can't find them.

[@mooglyblog]

They were purchased in person at my local JOANN store. :)

[@livski688]

@@mooglyblog Alright! Thank you! :D

[@heatherwashington7940]

So cute

[@herecomesthesun5851]

hi whenever i do the under tentacle it’s always backwards. So whenever I line it up to the tentacles i have to turn it the other way

[@mooglyblog]

Is it possible you need to flip the piece over?

[@herecomesthesun5851]

Tamara Kelly - Moogly i tried doing that before i started the first tentacle but i would have had to do it left handed

[@bydiahdidi]

I understand it quiet well until you started to show the written pattern for under belly. I guess I learn better with videos n samples. 😅😅 Thanks for sharing anyway. I'd love to make one like this. ❤

[@Melanie-jb2od]

I’ve been having trouble with my magic circles narrowing. Now I’ll make sure not to do it right thank you so much

[@summerj1355]

I've tried making this pattern 4 times with varying size hooks and blanket and baby blanket yarn. Each time by the 15th row I am less than 1/2 way down the side of my squish pillow. Do you have any tips for making the rows taller? For now I am adapting by adding rows

[@mooglyblog]

It sounds like you're not meeting gauge? Adding rows is a good solution, but if you want to make your stitches taller, you could make sure to pull each loop up a bit more before finishing the stitch.

[@JMZL2573]

Could you perhaps mention how much wool you would need?

[@mooglyblog]

Hello! You'll find all the details at www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/

[@thinkyazzy6708]

Hello what hook do u use I don’t see it in the website

[@mooglyblog]

A 7mm - www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/ :)

[@thebookworm90]

This pattern is super adorable! I ordered the squish ball and looked at the washing instructions. How do you wash yours? My squishball says not to launder but spot clean with a wet washcloth and mild soap.

[@mooglyblog]

Spot cleaning for me - if you want to make it washable then fiberfill would be a better option! :)

[@thebookworm90]

@@mooglyblog Thank you!

[@haileykramer8017]

Do you have a video on how to sew on buttons onto crochet projects

[@mooglyblog]

Hm, not quite that general, but I do have this: www.mooglyblog.com/thread-buttons-with-yarn-trick/ Otherwise it's just like sewing them on to any kind of fabric! :)

[@sakshishirvonkar7058]

Hello such a cute octopus could u please tel me the weight in grams of the yarn u used?

[@mooglyblog]

320 yds Bernat Blanket (6 - Super Bulky/UK: 14-16 ply; 100% polyester; 300g/10.5 oz; 201 m/220 yds) Color A: Light Teal (220 yds, 1 ball) Color B: White (100 yds, 1 ball)

[@ivymercedes9801]

Not really sure where I went wrong, but mine only has 6 tentacles LOL.

[@sophiehsu6900]

I have a question? Can you stuff it with cotton instead? Will it fall out when you wash it ???

[@sophiehsu6900]

Pls answer

[@mooglyblog]

You can, but I would recommend handwashing or spot cleaning! :)

[@sophiehsu6900]

Tysm

[@jasminepincombe5562]

every time she says squish it reminds me of dory from finding nemo when she sees the tiny baby jellyfish

[@raghadmohammad3110]

That soo big Can I make small???.

[@mooglyblog]

Yes, just use smaller yarn and hook!

[@My70thYear]

How long would you estimate this would take - I'm thinking of making for my granddaughters

[@mooglyblog]

Without the designing it part, I can usually make one of these in 2 or 3 evenings, or one weekend.

[@My70thYear]

thank you @@mooglyblog

[@denisef.6521]

what can i do for the increase section to make the octopus bigger?

[@mooglyblog]

You would increase in pattern, as seen in Rnds 1-6: www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/

[@annalisemunoz5768]

How many balls of each color did u use?

[@mooglyblog]

Just one of each!

[@sofiachirlin4990]

Does Bernat baby blanket yarn work too?

[@mooglyblog]

It's thinner, so you'd need to adjust the hook size and the finished item will be smaller - but cute! :)

[@sofiachirlin4990]

Tamara Kelly - Moogly ok thanks!

[@majorthebeagle5395]

How many yards of yarn did this adorable creation take??? I would love to know

[@mooglyblog]

All the specifics are at www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/ :)

[@majorthebeagle5395]

@@mooglyblog Thank you so much! ❤

[@kaylahs2231]

I followed the written tutorial and mines is flat. There's zero curl to make the roundness of the head. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong?? I've made bees before and it has worked.

[@mooglyblog]

Hi Kaylah! My best guess is you are still increasing too much - it's hard to say without being there in person though!

[@lillaweiszbart3876]

I have a question, does 1 hdc2tog count as 1 stitch or 2 stitches?

[@mooglyblog]

It counts as one stitch - you turn 2 stitches into 1 with this decrease. :)

[@lillaweiszbart3876]

@@mooglyblog Thank you, that clarifyes it!

[@annalisemunoz5768]

What size safety eyes did you use?

[@mooglyblog]

2 7/8″ (22mm) black buttons (La Mode, JOANN) - more details are at www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/

[@annalisemunoz5768]

Tamara Kelly - Moogly Thank you!

[@annalisemunoz5768]

Tamara Kelly - Moogly I totally missed it on the pattern!

[@terriott8419]

Love ❤️ it

[@hereisshalem]

I chose to do this for a friend of mine, the only issue is that i got to do it for tomorow at 2 pm and it's currently 8:30 pm... Let's say that sleep will not be my biggest priority taday.😢👍

[@suzannefish5514]

I can't find the written pattern. Where is it? I went to the link below (only link) and didn't see it.

[@mooglyblog]

www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/ :)

[@suzannefish5514]

Thank you so much! Your just the best!!!

[@Family-03]

Can you please show how to do it all the way through because some of us don’t understand that word step part of it and very confused and can’t finish because we have no clue what your saying and need to see

[@coracable2784]

Can't download the pattern

[@mooglyblog]

Hi Cora! Please let me know if you've had problem with your PDF purchase at [e-mail]

[@philinegocman6170]

This is such a cute pattern! How much yarn did you end up using?

[@mooglyblog]

I used just one ball of the blue and less than one of the white, but some have said they needed two balls of the blue - I think that yarn is sold in a couple of differnt putups, which is a factor.

[@mirnaaliniammu4773]

May i How many metres of yarn did you use?

[@mooglyblog]

About 300 meters :)

[@averyfletcher7528]

How much Yarn did you use?

[@mooglyblog]

This yarn comes in different size balls, so you can get exact yarn amounts here: www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/ :)

[@dianar9015]

I'm confused. In tentacles, when are you weaving you take all stitch or only back post? Thank you.

[@mooglyblog]

In the tentacles you work under both loops of the stitch. Is that what you're asking?

[@dianar9015]

@@mooglyblog yes, I want to know that.

[@savannahgupton3753]

How many balls of yarn do you need for the teal color

[@mooglyblog]

yarn amounts are at www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/ :)

[@alalal810]

Can this work with any yarn side ?

[@mooglyblog]

Yes, just adjust the hook size to match the yarn, and then just use fiber fill for stuffing! :)

[@faithlunden272]

Does anyone have a similar pattern, but for KNITTING!

[@sofiachirlin4990]

I have a question, do you go through both loops to make a new stitch or just the back loop?

[@mooglyblog]

Both loops, unless otherwise specified! :)

[@sofiachirlin4990]

Tamara Kelly - Moogly ok thanks!

[@liambailey148]

What size yarn did you use for this?

[@mooglyblog]

Super bulky :)

[@sofiachirlin4990]

Wait, what is the size button that you used for the eyes?

[@mooglyblog]

The full supply list is at www.mooglyblog.com/octopus-squish/ :)

[@sofiachirlin4990]

Tamara Kelly - Moogly also, on your video it says 8mm hook but on the supply list it says 7mm so which one is correct?

[@mooglyblog]

@@sofiachirlin4990 The 7mm is what I used originally, but you should use whatever hook size gets you gauge.

[@elainamcneely2712]

I’m about half way through and I have no clue how one ball of yarn for color a is gonna work oh goodness I’m stressed

[@mooglyblog]

That yarn does come in smaller balls in some locations!

[@jessicavail9580]

At row 7 I keep getting an off number I have 60 stitches from the row before Never mind my mistake

[@mooglyblog]

It sounds like you got it, but really it's just about getting 6 increases evenly around to bring you to 66. :)

[@nonie4178]

No only crochet ,,could you design a face mask (crochet) one with a pocket on the inside to put in extra barriers,,one that could be washed and dried so we all can make them and donate them to hospitals in need, of face masks

[@virginialeech6180]

Is there a reason the pattern say 7mm but you use an 8mm hook here?

[@mooglyblog]

I grabbed the wrong hook when it was time to film. :) But you should use whichever gets you gauge!

[@syazadeena8743]

is 100 gram enough to do one?

[@mooglyblog]

I'm afraid that isn't enough information for me to say - it depends on the yardage. :)

[@coriannabakken6566]

What size of eyes did you use?

[@mooglyblog]

2 7/8″ (22mm) black buttons (La Mode, JOANN)

[@calleyanneclark7540]

..........I just realized that my brain spazzed and I've been doing double crouchets through row 15, not HDC. Welp, I not changing it now 😂 hopefully it still comes out fine

[@melvind_3]

I just knitting what she do in the video, and at the middle of the tutorial, she turn into explaining. Me who still begginer and already follow what she do be like.. "I'm just wasting my time"

[@StefanyFerraz]

I should have watched the whole video because you basically just showed the paper more than actually crocheting which is very frustrating cause I am a beginner and I prefer to see the whole process even for “the sake of time” like you say in the video. The paper is cool but the process is what (most) people are here for

[@ace-ug7jc]

this really isn't a tutorial. it's more of a pattern read.......

[@naahiltariq225]

I am a beginner and this made no sense to me

[@jupitersnoot4915]

The way you do a magic circle is really confusing.

[@mooglyblog]

There are lots of methods, feel free to use your favorite!