Make an adorable octopus crossbody bag with this crochet pattern! This bag has a zipper closure and can hold your phone, keys, wallet, chapstick, and whatever other small things you need. Change up the facial features and colors to make a unique octopus of your own! Or copy mine cuz it’s cute as heck. This guy would also work as a belt bag.

Pattern level: Intermediate. The crochet itself is simple, but there are a lot of parts to sew on, so a higher experience level is recommended. However, I think a beginner could tackle this with hard work! This project uses optional single crochet foundation rows or foundation chains, but I highly suggest you make the sc foundation rows (you can learn how on youtube).

one size, one size, approx 7.25 inches wide by 8 inches tall (not including arms)

Materials needed:

• Worsted (weight 4) yarn (two strands held together for part of the pattern)
• 3.5mm, 4mm, 5mm hooks
• yarn needle
• 9 inch zipper plus needle & thread and pins or clips
• optional: fray check or another fabric stiffening product

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HELLOhappy crochet patterns are…
• For teens and adults (unless stated otherwise) who love cute and adorable things. There are no instructions for child or baby sizes.

• Not for beginners. They’re not going to teach you how to do stitches unless they are more complex than the basic sc, hdc, dc, tr etc. If you’re a beginner looking for some cute & easy patterns, visit my blog for free ones! http://hellohappy.net

• Written in USA terms, which can easily be translated to UK terms here: http://bit.ly/USAtoUKcrochet

• Conversational, fun, and full of helpful photos and notes