Oscar the Octopus by Nicky Epstein

Oscar the Octopus

Knitting
September 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
150 yards (137 m)
English

Brave Oscar the Octopus uses his eight tentacles to guard his sunken treasure at the bottom of the sea. Knit a Stockinette square, tentacles, tummy, eyes, and assemble. Beads can be added for eyes, but do not add beads if giving Oscar to a child.

YARN
1 skein in Penumbra
Small amount in Rose

Like all of the cuddly creatures in this book, Oscar can be knit to different sizes by using different yarn weights and gauges. Need it oversized? Use bulky or jumbo yarn. Need it tiny? Try a finer weight. It’s as simple as that.