Octopuses have been around for almost 300 million years! Octopuses are invertebrates. They can squeeze through any space that will accomodate their beaks. In aquariums, they’ve been known to escape their tanks at night. The eight limbs of an octopus are its arms, and they’re really important! Did you know that octopuses have two thirds of their neurons in their arms? They can quite literally think with their arms, which can operate independently of the body. Octopuses are primed for mischief, so you’d better make sure to have enough adventures to keep these three in line!

Difficulty
Beginner

Skills and Techniques

• Working in the round in small circumferences

Yarn
Fingering weight yarn

• 10 yards/9 meters per octopus

Needles

• US 3/3.00 mm needles for working small pieces in the round: DPNs, 1 long circular, or 2 short circulars

Notions

• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Two 7mm wiggle eyes
• Polyester fiber fill
• Hot Glue or Fabric Glue to adhere eyes
• Size C/3.00 mm crochet hook (optional)

Finished Measurements
One size

• 3 inches/ 7.5 cm tall