Take the plunge with me into the fascinating world of cephalopods with a super cute and free Crochet Amigurumi Squid Pattern. This cuddly little critter is perfect for anyone who loves the unique charm of these underwater creatures.
Be inspired by the real world. In this blog post, you’ll find some real facts about squids. They might help you to customize your own no-sew amigurumi squid crochet pattern, into something similar to real life!
An Easy No Sew Crochet Amigurumi Squid
This squid amigurumi pattern is designed to be enjoyable for most skill levels of crocheter. The free pattern uses basic stitches and clear instructions, making it an ideal project for confident beginners or a relaxing project for more experienced crocheters. Plus, it features a no-sew construction, eliminating the need for fiddly sewing steps and letting you focus on the pure joy of creating your own plush squid.
Endless Customization Possibilities!
One beauty of amigurumi lies in its potential for personalization. This adorable squid crochet pattern Is really just a blank canvas. You can be as creative as a deep water squid, with all of its magical camouflaging techniques. Most cephalopods — the scientific grouping that contains squids, cuttlefish, and octopus — can change colours or patterns!
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Change the colours: Use vibrant pinks, blues, and purples to mimic real squid species, or create a rainbow squad with a variety of cheerful colours.
- Add details: Embroider on eyes or a mischievous smile for extra personality.
- Crochet tentacles of different lengths: Replicate the variety you find in real squids.
Amigurumi Squid: More Than Just a Cuddly Toy
This adorable amigurumi squid pattern can be more than just a huggable friend. With its small size and quick construction, this is the perfect pattern for creating:
- Playful keychains for your bag or keys
- Colourful Mobiles! Create a mesmerizing underwater scene for a baby’s nursery.
- Use Super Bulky yarn to make a cuddly bedfellow plush!
- Choose a washable cotton yarn (and no stuffing), to make a fun and unique bath toy!
What Are Some Interesting Facts about Squids?
- Did you know there are over 300 different species of squid?
- Some squids can grow up to 40 feet long! (Though your amigurumi version will definitely be much smaller!)
- They have eight arms and two tentacles, which they use for swimming and catching prey. Whereas an octopus has 8 tentacles.
- Many squid species can change colour to camouflage themselves. Why not try replicating this with your yarn choices?
This Crochet Squid Pattern also includes a Full Video Tutorial!
Don’t want to wait for the rest of the Jelly Bean Sea Creatures to be released on the blog?!
The rest of the Jelly Bean Ocean Animal Collection, will be making their appearance on the blog over the next couple months. In the meantime, if you’re wanting the get started on the whole Jelly Bean 7 Sea Creature Crochet Pattern Bundle – it’s ready to go! All this cuteness is available NOW, in the Jelly Bean 7 Sea Creature Crochet Pattern e-book! This crochet pattern collection includes instructions to create the sea turtle, octopus, seahorse, squid, angelfish, goldfish, and crab!
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If you love the Squid crochet pattern? You’ll simply adore my other ‘Jelly Bean’ sea creature crochet patterns – which are free amigurumi pattern too!
Goldfish
Angelfish
Seahorse
Octopus
Sea Turtle
Interested in more cute crochet patterns? Check these out!
The Premium PDF version of this pattern in now available and includes a convenient printable format, plus lots additional photos.
What you will need to make your No-Sew Jelly Bean Squid Crochet Pattern
[A detailed, step-by-step pattern with clearly written instructions and easy to follow video tutorial]
Materials:
Hook size 5.0 mm (H)
Yarn – Hobbii Honey Bunny
| Yarn – Light Super Bulky (6)- Hobbii Honey Bunny or Premier Parfait Chunky | ||
| Main Colour: Shown in Plum | 25 yards | |
| Optional Accent Colours: White medium worsted weight | small amount | |
- Polyester filling – small amount
- 2 – 10mm black safety eyes (not suitable for children under 3): See video for embroidering eyes as an alternative.
- Stitch Markers or Safety pins to help with sewing placement
- Yarn needle to weave in the ends
Gauge: 4 Rounds of Gauge Pattern = 2.0 inch diameter
Gauge Pattern: Create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st (12)
Round 3: *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
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Abbreviations:
| ch | chain |
| dc | double crochet |
| sc | single crochet |
| scdec | single crochet decrease |
| sk | skip |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stich(es) |
| *to* | repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated |
| trc | triple (treble) crochet |
| YO | Yarn Over |
Special Stitches & Techniques:
Magic ring
Lining up the tentacles
Eye Embroidery
Eye Highlights/Mouth
Notes:
- #sc, eg. (2sc, 3sc, etc) shows the number of scs to be completed in the indicated st
- Sts listed between brackets are all worked in the same st, eg. (hdc, dc)
- I highly recommend using a stitch marker to help keep track of the rounds for the body/head
Recommended Sequence: It is highly recommended to complete the Jelly Bean Squid in the order written.
Start your Jelly Bean Squid Crochet Pattern:
Tentacles (make 2):
The tentacles are worked in one row.
Using Main Colour, leave a 4” starting tail, ch 21
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, dc, trc, dc, sc in the next 16 chs (20)
End off, leaving a 4” tail for attaching.
Head/Body:
The head and body are worked in one piece from front to back in continuous rounds.
Using Main Colour, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3: *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Rounds 5-6: sc in each st (24)
Round 7: sc in the next 3 sts, sk the next 6 sts, sc in the next 6 sts, sk the next 6 sts, sc in the next 3 sts (12)
Round 8: *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Rounds 9-11: sc in each st (18)
Round 12: *sc in the next 7 sts, scdec* twice (16)
Note: FLO refers to the next st only in Round 13, all instructions within brackets ( ) are to be worked in the same front loop.
| Round 13: *FLO (ss, ch15, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in the next 13 chs, ss), sc in the next st* 8 times (8 + 8 BLO sts) | |
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| Round 14: *sc in the next BLO st, sc in the next st* 8 times (16) | |
| Adding Tentacles : Place the animal down on the hard surface with the legs/opening facing you and the holes from the skipped sts on either side. Flatten the opening and mark the sts furthest to the left and right. Place yarn tails from the tentacles through each side of the marked sts of Round 14 of the body. Tie the yarn tails in place. | |
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| Adding Eyes/Stuffing/Sew sides: If using safety eyes, place on Round 9 of the head, approx 5 sts apart. Flatten and sew up the holes made by skipping sts on each side of the head. Begin stuffing the body/head. | |
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Round 15: *scdec* 8 times (8)
Finish stuffing the body. End off, leaving a 6 inch tail, cinch the last 8 sts together and weave in the end
Sewing Placement –
| Eye/Mouth Details: Follow video for optional eye/mouth detail. Video |  |
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Congratulations!
You have now completed your ‘Jelly Bean’ Free No-Sew Crochet Amigurumi Squid Pattern!
Don’t you think this is the cutest cephalopod you’ve ever seen? I hope you’ve learnt some new and fun things about squid! I had so much fun designing this pattern – and researching this blog post!
I think the crochet amigurumi squid pattern is one of my best yet! It’s the perfect little project to make for last-minute gifts, or a fun surprise on a desk or bookshelf, or keychain or bath toy. I have so many ideas! I bet you do too! Let me know in the comments 🦑🧶I can’t wait to sea all the different colours and styles you come up with!
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Looking for More Cuddly Sea Creatures?
Stay tuned for upcoming blog posts featuring other delightful amigurumi creatures from the ocean depths!
In the meantime, explore this collection of free no-sew amigurumi patterns for more crocheting fun.
Easy No-Sew Crochet Amigurumi Patterns for Beginners
