Octopus Fidget Pattern
Octopus Fidget Pattern
Difficulty: Intermediate
Hook Size: 3.5mm
This incredible mollusk fidget plushie is designed with stressed individuals, those who need something cute to keep their hands busy, and neurodivergent friends in mind. The toy includes four unique fidget functions (a pop-it base, marble tube legs, rotating bead sucker-covered legs, and super satisfying clicking barratte tips for each tentacle, along with endless twisting, braiding, and curling possibilities. A toy like this can’t be beat!
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(You will NOT receive a completed crocheted fidget octopus plushie in the mail.)
After purchase, you will receive a PDF with instructions to make your own crochet fidget octopus plushie.
What you’ll need:
- Hook: 3.5mm (Size E/US size 4)
- Yarn: size 4 worsted weight in body color (100g)
- Safety eyes x2: 10mm
- 88 pony beads:
- If alternating (48 color A, 40 color B)
- If rainbow (11 colors, with 8 beads each)
- ~10-12mm floral decor glass beads or marbles in multiples of 8 (I used 32, or 4 per leg)
- 8 triangle snapping barrettes
- Lighter
- White paint marker
- Polyester stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers (>8 is best).
- Scissors
Finished size: Approximately 23" long when stretched and the head/body by itself is 3" x 3" x 4".
The pattern is written in US crochet terms with clear abbreviations explained at the beginning.
9 pages with 36 full-color photos and step-by-step instructions.
