Who ordered an Ice Cream Octopus with extra sprinkles?! I did! These adorable, sweet stuffed toys are an incredibly unique combo of food and animal! What a perfect gift for summertime, a birthday, and / or for anyone who loves octopuses and sea creatures! It’s the perfect birthday gift since the sprinkles look celebratory and the cone looks like a party hat. These cute critters fit in the palm of your hand and are excellent for collecting, using as play food toys, display and decor, and gifting! The possibilities are endless! Did I mention it’s also a great stash buster?!

This pattern calls for a 3.25 mm crochet hook, about 115 yds of medium weight yarn per octopus, fiberfill stuffing, and 1 pair of 9 mm safety eyes per octopus (pattern includes full/detailed list of supplies and abbreviations). This pattern uses the chain, single crochet, single crochet decrease, half double crochet, and slip stitch. It would also be useful to know how to crochet in the round. The difficulty level for this pattern is Easy.

Finished measurements are about 4 inches in length from top of head to bottom of curled tentacles. Exact gauge is not essential for this pattern.