With this pattern, you can crochet a chubby & kawaii octopus plushie wearing headphones for kids. This is the 2nd octopus plushie pattern of this summer and can be crocheted in any color from aqua to yellow or the shown one, pink! One addition to this plushie that other patterns did not have is those friendly blush cheeks that are also crocheted. You can also retain the earmuffs to be removable so kids can play with their accessories.
With this pattern and the super bulky yarn, you will end up with a plushie that can sit on your palm and delight you as a desk buddy. Perfect to crochet whenever kids are looking for a huggable plushie that can cuddle all day long!
Crochet Headphone Octopus: Row-by-Row Pattern
Here is the full pattern written in US instructions for this little octopus plushie for kids:
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Chenille yarn in three colors (Body color – pink, Headphone color – blue, and for the earmuffs – off-white).
- Hook: 4.0mm.
- Yarn 2: Pink yarn cotton
- Eyes: 20mm safety eyes.
- Others: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, and embroidery thread for the mouth.
Abbreviations Used
- Ch: Chain
- Dec: Decrease
- Inc: Increase
- Rnd: Round
- Sc: Single crochet
- Sl st: Slip stitch
Body Pattern
The body is worked in a continuous spiral from the top down.
Rnd 1: 6 single crochet (sc) in a Magic Ring (6).
Rnd 2: Increase (inc) in every stitch (12).
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30).
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36).
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42).
Rnd 8–15: Sc in each stitch around (42).
Insert Safety Eyes: Between Rnd 12 and 13, about 7 stitches apart.
Rnd 16: (5 sc, decrease [dec]) x 6 (36).
Rnd 17: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30).
Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24). Start stuffing the body.
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
Rnd 20: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
Rnd 21: Dec x 6 (6).
Fasten off: Weave through the front loops to close.
Arms (Make 8)
Step 1: Locate the stitches around Round 17 or 18 of the body.
Step 2: Join yarn, Chain 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each remaining chain.
Step 3: Slip stitch (sl st) into the next stitch on the body and repeat until you have 8 tentacles.
Headphone Pattern
Earmuffs (Make 2)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6).
Rnd 2: Inc in every stitch (12).
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
Rnd 4: Sc in the back loops only (18).
Rnd 5: Sc in each stitch around (18).
Fasten off: Leave a long tail for sewing.
Headband
Row 1: Chain 20 (or enough to reach from one “ear” to the other over the top of the head).
Row 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across.
Fasten off.
Cheeks (make 2)
With cotton yarn, make two rounds of single crochet as follows:
Rnd 1: 6 single crochet (sc) in a Magic Ring (6).
Rnd 2: Increase (inc) in every stitch (12).
Leave a tail to fasten off.
Assembly Instructions
Headphones: Sew the earmuffs to the sides of the head, slightly above the eyes. Stuff them lightly before closing. Sew the headband across the top of the head, connecting the two earmuffs.
Face: Using black embroidery thread, sew a small “V” or curved line between the eyes to create a smile.
Cheeks: Sew the cheeks, too.
And that’s how you will want to crochet this octopus plushie!