This colorful crochet octopus backpack is a delightful creation perfect for any crochet enthusiast. Featuring a vibrant design with a pink octopus and multicolored tentacles, this backpack captures the essence of fun and creativity. The octopus is skillfully crocheted, with large expressive eyes and detailed tentacles that add to its charming appearance. This backpack is a practical accessory that can easily be used for carrying small items, making it both functional and stylish.
This cheerful crochet octopus backpack is not only visually appealing but also practical. The secure zipper ensures that all items are safely stored, making it ideal for everyday use or special occasions. The intricate details, from the carefully stitched tentacles to the expressive eyes, showcase the craftsmanship involved in creating this piece. Whether used as a playful accessory or a unique handmade gift, the crochet octopus backpack is sure to bring joy to anyone who uses it.
Materials Needed
- Yarn (worsted weight) in various colors:
- Pink (octopus body and tentacles)
- Blue, green, yellow, and purple (backpack and tentacle details)
- Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Two large safety eyes (12 mm)
- Zipper for the backpack opening
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd: round
Pattern
Octopus Head
- Rnd 1: With pink yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 7-15: Sc in each st around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 16: 4 sc, dec around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 17: 3 sc, dec around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 18: 2 sc, dec around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 19: 1 sc, dec around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 20: Dec around. (6 sts)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head firmly.
Tentacles (make 8)
- Row 1: With pink yarn, ch 21.
- Row 2: Starting in the second ch from the hook, 2 sc in each ch across. (40 sts)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Optionally, add details with blue, green, yellow, and purple yarn by stitching over the pink tentacles.
Backpack Base
- Rnd 1: With any desired color yarn (e.g., blue), make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 7-25: Sc in each st around. (36 sts)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Attach the safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6 of the octopus head.
- Sew the tentacles evenly around the bottom of the octopus head.
- Sew the octopus head onto the front of the backpack base.
- Attach the zipper to the top opening of the backpack.
- Add any additional decorative elements or embellishments as desired.
- Weave in all loose ends and block the backpack to shape.
Your cheerful octopus backpack is now complete! Enjoy your handmade creation!