Amigurumi Octopus Keyring

If you are looking for a quick and easy project as you are learning to crochet, try this cute amigurumi octopus keyring. This amigurumi crochet project consist of two main objects, a round ball for the head and curly tendrils for the eight legs.

To make this cute keyring you will need to use the following skills/stitches:

• a magic ring,
• single crochet,
• chain stitches, and
• half double crochet.

You will also need some plush yarn and a hook in an appropriate size for that yarn.  For amigurumi, I tend to go down a couple of hook size from the size recommended by the yarn manufacturer. I added a metal keyring using a small length of elastic cord.

A knitter's sewing needle (tapestry needle or something similar) will be needed to attach the legs to the body and a couple of safety eyes to give your octopus a face.

Mint Plush Octopus Keyring | © Deborah Mason and DebsHookNook

How to Make Your Amigurumi Octopus Keyring

We start with the head/body.  This is basically just a ball.

Make a magic ring with 6 single crochet:

1. inc in each stitch (12)
2. (sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)
3. sc 1, (inc, sc 2) x 5, inc, sc 1 (24)
4. (sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)
5. sc 2, (inc, sc 4) x 5, inc, sc 2 (36)

   6-9. sc 36 (36 -  4 rounds)

1. sc 2, (dec, sc 4) x 5, dec, sc 2 (30)
2. (sc 3, dec) x 6 (24)

Place eyes between rounds x & x around 5 stitches apart.

1. sc 1, (dec, sc 2) x 5, dec, sc 1 (18)
2. (sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)

Fasten off leaving a long tail.  Using the knitter’s needle gather the last 6 stitches and fasten off.

Now for the legs - make 8

Make a length of x ch.  Starting t=with the second chain below the hook, make a half double crochet inc (2 x half double crochet) in each chain. 

Fasten off. To make the curls twist your leg - I usually go clock wise so that the ringlet curls form.  

Putting your Amigurumi Octopus Keychain Together

Once you have all eight completed, you can sew them to the base of your head/body. Use your crochet hook to thread a short piece of hat elastic through the top of the head, add your keychain and tie a firm knot. You can use a crochet hook to work the knot through the fabric of the head so that it is hidden inside.