Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Keychain with Headphones

This tiny crochet octopus wearing headphones is as adorable as it is unique. Perfect as a keychain, decoration, or small gift, this friendly sea creature adds a touch of fun to your everyday life. Whether you hang it on your keys, backpack, or give it to a friend, its playful design is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.

Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Keychain

Making this cute amigurumi is simple and beginner-friendly. You’ll start by crocheting the octopus body, adding squiggly tentacles, and giving it a cheerful face. What makes it extra special is the tiny set of headphones stitched on top! It’s a fun, creative crochet pattern that doesn’t take much time and uses basic techniques.

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Materials & Tools Needed

1. 5 ply yarn
2. 2.5 mm crochet hook
3. Stuffing
4. Scissors
5. Sewing needle
6. 4mm black eyes for crochet animals
7. Hot stick glue

Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions

Body

The body is worked in the round. Follow these rounds carefully:

Round 1 (Starting the base):

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Crochet 6 single crochets (SC) into the magic ring.
3. Pull the ring tightly and close with a slip stitch (SL ST) into the first stitch.
   [6 stitches total]

Round 2:

1. Chain (CH) 1.
2. Make an increase (2 SC in each stitch) in all 6 stitches.
   [12 stitches total]
3. Close with a SL ST into the first stitch.

Round 3:

1. CH 1.
2. Into the first stitch: 1 SC.
   In the next stitch: Increase (2 SCs).
   Repeat the pattern (1 SC, 1 Increase) 5 more times.
   [18 stitches total]
3. SL ST into the first stitch.

Round 4:

1. CH 1.
2. Into the first two stitches: 1 SC each.
   In the next stitch: Increase (2 SCs).
   Repeat the pattern (2 SCs, 1 Increase) 5 more times.
   [24 stitches total]
3. SL ST into the first stitch.

Round 5:

1. CH 1.
2. Into the first three stitches: 1 SC each.
   In the next stitch: Increase (2 SCs).
   Repeat the pattern (3 SCs, 1 Increase) 5 more times.
   [30 stitches total]
3. SL ST into the first stitch.

Rows 6 to 10 (Making the body height):

1. For each row, CH 1.
2. Work 1 SC in each stitch all around.
   At the end of each row: SL ST into the first stitch to close.

Shaping the Head (Decreasing Rounds)

Round 11:

1. CH 1.
2. Into the first three stitches: 1 SC each.
3. Next, create a decrease: Insert your hook into the front loop of the next stitch, insert into the front loop of the following stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, and pull through both loops.
4. Repeat the pattern (3 SCs, 1 Decrease) 5 more times.
   [24 stitches total]
5. SL ST into the first stitch.

Round 12:

1. CH 1. Work in the back loops only for this row.
2. Into the first two stitches: 1 SC each in the back loops only.
3. Create a decrease in the back loops of the two following stitches.
4. Repeat the pattern (2 SCs, 1 Decrease) 5 more times.
   [18 stitches total]
5. Start stuffing the body lightly with fiberfill as you go.

Final Round (Closing the Body):

1. CH 1. Work in both loops again for this row.
2. Into the first stitch: 1 SC.
3. Create a decrease in the next two stitches.
4. Repeat the pattern (1 SC, 1 Decrease) 5 more times.
   [12 stitches total]
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Close the Opening:

1. Using your tapestry needle, weave the leftover yarn through the front loops of the last 12 stitches.
2. Pull the yarn tightly to close the body.
3. Insert the needle into the center and weave in the end.

Tentacles

The tentacles are made using the front loops of Round 12 that were left unworked.

1. Insert your hook into the first front loop.
2. CH 3.
3. Into the next stitch, make 3 double crochets (DCs):
   • Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook).
   • Yarn over, pull through first two loops.
   • Yarn over, pull through remaining loops.
4. Slip your hook out of the loop, insert it into the next stitch on the body, and pull the loop through.
5. CH 3 and SL ST into the next front loop.
6. Repeat this pattern to create 12 tentacles in total.
7. Fasten off and weave in any ends.

Eyes and Mouth

1. Attach the safety eyes (or glue craft eyes) between Rows 7 and 8, about 5 stitches apart.
2. Embroider a smile or mouth using a tapestry needle and black yarn or embroidery floss on Row 8.

Headphones

Headphone Earpieces (Make 2):

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. CH 2, then make 12 half-double crochets (HDCs) into the magic ring.
3. Pull the ring tightly and SL ST to the first stitch.
   [12 stitches total]
4. CH 1, then make 1 SC in each stitch into the back loops only.
5. Repeat this row once more (Rows 2 and 3).
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for stitching.

Headphone Band:

1. Make a slip knot and CH 12.
2. Into the second chain from the hook, work 1 SC.
3. Continue making 1 SC in each chain.
   Fasten off and leave a long tail.

Assembling Headphones:

1. Position the band between the two earpieces.
2. Sew (or glue) these pieces together securely.

Attaching Headphones:

1. Sew or glue the fully assembled headphones onto the sides of the octopus’s head, aligning the earpieces just above the eyes.

Finishing Touches

1. Attach a keychain ring to the top of the octopus for portability.
2. Weave in any remaining loose ends and trim them neatly.

Your Crochet Octopus Amigurumi Keychain Wearing Headphones is complete!

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