Crafty Intentions: Failed Results, Part 5: Tentacle Cupcakes

Why?

Why is a good question. I don't know why.

All I can say is that at the time, it made sense. Now? Hmm.

Octopus Pattern EXPLAINED

The Crafty Intentions Octopus pattern is available on both Etsy and Ravelry.  It is one 7 page pattern in English using American Crochet terms.   It features instructions on how to make a simple floppy Octopus and also a complex Octopus complete with suckers.

The simple octopus (As pictured above) is crocheted in one piece.  You add safety eyes, stuff the head and crochet a disc and sew that on the bottom of the octopus to seal in the stuffing.  This is a very quick piece and is perfect for easy toys to sell at craft fairs or a simple gift for a kid.  Felt on the eyes to make it toddler-friendly.

The complex octopus (as pictured above) is crocheted in two solid pieces, which are then crocheted together around the entire edge using single crochets.  The body of the octopus can be as firmly stuffed as you want.  This takes longer than the simple octopus, but achieves a nice realistic look with the suckers/bobble stitches!

© 2017 Megan Lapp, Crafty Intentions™. All rights reserved. This pattern is FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted (for sale or free) over the internet or offline. You can sell items made from this pattern, provided they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and you give credit to the designer. Please add the following lines to your item description and any item you are selling: “This item is handmade by (your name) from a design and pattern by Megan Lapp, Crafty Intentions™”.