Mr. Octi is a super cute octopus with a unique constriction. He is very easy to make, and there is no sewing involved! He is also a large toy, and is made to be soft and lovable. It is, however, easy to make him smaller by using a smaller hook and thinner yarn. He’s the perfect toy for the smaller people in your life! Plus, with thick yarn and a large hook, Mr. Octi works up very quickly! He’s easily a project you can finish in a day! He’s perfect for last minute gifts.

Materials:
1 9 mm hook
1 skein of super bulky yarn (Lion Brand Wool Ease is what is used in the pictures)
Fiberfill/stuffing
Stitch Markers

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Abbreviations:
rd: round
sc: single crochet
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch

Mr. Octi is worked in rounds. Don't join rows unless otherwise specified.

You can also find a .pdf to download on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mr-octi-the-octopus

Body:
Ch3 and join using sl st in loop
Rd 1:6 sc in center of loop
Rd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 st)
Rd 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) around (18 st)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) x 5 (24 stitches)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) x 5 (30 stitches)
Rd 6: sc around
Rd 7: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) x 5 times (36 stitches)
Rd 8: sc around
Rd 9: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) x 4, sc in the last 5 stitches (40 stitches)
Rds 10-19: sc around (40 st)

Bottom:
Ch3 and join using sl st in loop
Rd 1:6 sc in center of loop
Rd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 st)
Rd 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) around (18 st)
Rd 4: (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) around (24 st)
Rd 5: (3 sc, 2 sc in next st) around (30 st)