Crochet Squid Pattern

If you're looking for a fun, fast, and adorably squishy sea creature to crochet, you're going to love this crochet squid pattern! This little guy is the perfect project whether you’re making a full ocean crew or just want a cute desk buddy. 

My crochet squid pattern is beginner-friendly, works up super quickly, and—best of all—it’s almost completely no-sew! Just a quick stitch to close the top triangles of the squid’s head, and that's it! That’s right: no sewing required for the tentacles. 

Once the body is finished, you simply attach your yarn to the bottom and crochet the tentacles directly on. It’s a satisfying pattern with minimal finishing work, which is one reason it’s become one of my favorites. I designed this amigurumi squid pattern using worsted weight yarn, but it’s super versatile. Want a jumbo squid plushie? Try it with bulky or blanket yarn! Looking for a tiny crochet squid keychain to clip on your bag? Go with DK yarn or even crochet thread to create the cutest little squid keychain you’ve ever seen.

This pattern is great on its own, or you can make it part of your sea-themed collection. If you enjoy this pattern, you might also love my crochet crab pattern and crochet turtle coaster pattern.

Ready to dive in? Grab your hook, pick your yarn, and let’s bring this charming little squid to life—no sewing needles required (almost)!

🪡 Materials Needed

• Any worsted weight yarn, roughly a quarter skein or so.
• 4.5mm hook
• Polyfill
• 12mm safety eyes
• Tapestry needle

💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)

• Chains (ch)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Increase (inc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)

* If you see a stitch abbreviation with "x" after it, it means how many times you do that stitch in the following amount of stitches. For example: sc x6 would mean you make a single crochet in the next 6 stitches. Inc x2 means you make an inc in the next 2 stitches.

🧋Variations

• Color: For a more realistic look, try classic squid tones like light gray, soft pink, or beige. Want something more playful? For creative color ideas try pastels, neon shades, or even rainbow stripes. Or if you're going for a deep-sea aesthetic, dark blues, purples, or black yarn paired with glow-in-the-dark accents can give your amigurumi squid pattern a mysterious, otherworldly vibe.
• Tentacles: You can also play with the length and style of the tentacles to add extra personality. Vary the lengths of the tentacles for a fun, quirky look, or, if you love adding detail, sew on tiny beads or felt suckers.

🍵Instructions for Crochet Squid Pattern

For this crochet squid pattern, we will be working in the round.

Round 1: Make a mr and make sc x3 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x3 in the second chain from the hook. (3)

Round 2: Sc inc in every sc. (6)

Round 3: Inc, sc. Then repeat until the end of round (9).

Round 4: Inc, sc x2. Then repeat until the end of round (12).

Round 5: Inc, sc x3. Then repeat until the end of round (15). 

Round 6: Inc, sc x4. Then repeat until the end of round (18).

Round 7: Inc, sc x5. Then repeat until the end of round (21).

Round 8: Inc, sc x6. Then repeat until the end of round (24).

Round 9: Inc, sc x7. Then repeat until the end of round (27).

Round 10: Inc, sc x8. Then repeat until the end of round (30).

Round 11: Skip 6 stitches and then sc x9. Repeat for the other side of the round (18).

Round 12: Inc, sc x2. Then repeat until the end of round (24).

Round 13: Sc in every stitch (24).

Round 14: Inc, sc x3. Then repeat until the end of round (30). 

Round 15: Sc in every stitch (30).

Round 16: Inc, sc x4. Then repeat until the end of round (36).

Round 17-19: Sc in every stitch (36). You want to add the safety eyes between rounds 17 and 18 about 5 stitches apart.

Round 20: Dec, sc x4. Then repeat for the rest of the round (30).

Round 21: Dec, sc x3. Then repeat for the rest of the round (24).

Round 22: Dec, sc x2. Then repeat for the rest of the round (18). Begin to stuff the squid if you haven't started already,

Round 23: Dec, sc. Then repeat for the rest of the round (12).

Round 24: Dec, then repeat for the rest of the round (6). Fasten off the yarn and sew the end closed.

Tentacles:

Flip your work over and work the tentacles into the last 2-3 rounds of the pattern. There are 2 types of tentacles - long straight ones in the middle and then 6 curly ones on the outside of the other 2.

Longer Tentacles:

You will make 2 of these arms in round 1 or round 2 or the bottom of the squid (the center of the bottom of the squid)

Join your yarn into a stitch and ch x22. Make 4 hdc into the second ch from the hook. Sl st into the rest of the chain length. Then sl st back to the middle of the bottom of the squid, secure the yarn and fasten off. Weave in any ends. 

The second long tentacle will be made across from this one between rounds 1 and 2.

Smaller Tentacles:

These are made between rounds 2 and 3 and are equally dispersed around the round.

Join your yarn like you did previously, then ch x19. In the second ch from the hook make a hdc inc, then hdc in the next 2 stitches. Make a sc inc in the following stitch, and a sc in the next. Repeat making a sc inc, sc x1 for the rest of the chain length. It will curl. In the last ch make a sl st and then secure it to the base of the squid. Fasten off and weave in the tail.

Repeat 5 more times.

Sew the little triangles of the squid closed if the stuffing is popping out, and now your squid is done!

I hope you had so much fun making your own little squid using this quick and easy crochet squid pattern! Whether you made it as a keychain, a plushie, or a colorful ocean buddy, I’d love to see how your squid turned out—don’t forget to tag me if you share it on social media!

If you're still in the mood for some aquatic amigurumi fun, be sure to check out my crochet axolotl coaster pattern for a cute coffee companion, or my crochet frog pattern—perfect for adding a splash of pond life to your collection.

Thanks so much for supporting my work and happy crocheting!

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Crochet Squid Pattern

If you're looking for a fun, fast, and adorably squishy sea creature to crochet, you're going to love this crochet squid pattern! This little guy is the perfect project whether you’re making a full ocean crew or just want a cute desk buddy.

Author: Kimberly Arenas

Materials

• ▢ Any worsted weight yarn roughly a quarter skein or so.
• ▢ 4.5 mm hook
• ▢ Polyfill
• ▢ 12 mm safety eyes
• ▢ Tapestry needle

Abbreviations (US terms)

• Chains - ch
• Single crochet - sc
• Half double crochet - hdc
• Increase - inc
• Slip stitch - sl st

Notes

1. This is a low-sew pattern! The only sewing required is at the top of the squid’s head to close the triangle flaps. That’s it! The tentacles are crocheted directly onto the body—no sewing needed there.
2. Skill Level: Beginner-friendly, with some experience in amigurumi recommended. You should know basic stitches like magic ring, single crochet, increases, and decreases. A simpler amigurumi to get started with is my crochet clam pattern.
3. Yarn Weight: The pattern is written using worsted weight yarn, but it’s super flexible. Use bulky yarn for a big cuddly squid, or fine yarn (like DK or crochet thread) for a tiny crochet squid keychain. Perfect as a keychain for my crochet orca bag pattern or crochet whale shark bag pattern.
4. Hook Size: Adjust your hook size according to your yarn. The general rule: go smaller than the recommended size on the yarn label to get a tight, stuffed look.

Instructions

• For this crochet squid pattern, we will be working in the round.
• Round 1: Make a mr and make sc x3 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x3 in the second chain from the hook. (3)
• Round 2: Sc inc in every sc. (6)
• Round 3: Inc, sc. Then repeat until the end of round (9).
• Round 4: Inc, sc x2. Then repeat until the end of round (12).
• Round 5: Inc, sc x3. Then repeat until the end of round (15).
• Round 6: Inc, sc x4. Then repeat until the end of round (18).
• Round 7: Inc, sc x5. Then repeat until the end of round (21).
• Round 8: Inc, sc x6. Then repeat until the end of round (24).
• Round 9: Inc, sc x7. Then repeat until the end of round (27).
• Round 10: Inc, sc x8. Then repeat until the end of round (30).
• Round 11: Skip 6 stitches and then sc x9. Repeat for the other side of the round (18).
• Round 12: Inc, sc x2. Then repeat until the end of round (24).
• Round 13: Sc in every stitch (24).
• Round 14: Inc, sc x3. Then repeat until the end of round (30).
• Round 15: Sc in every stitch (30).
• Round 16: Inc, sc x4. Then repeat until the end of round (36).
• Round 17-19: Sc in every stitch (36). You want to add the safety eyes between rounds 17 and 18 about 5 stitches apart.
• Round 20: Dec, sc x4. Then repeat for the rest of the round (30).
• Round 21: Dec, sc x3. Then repeat for the rest of the round (24).
• Round 22: Dec, sc x2. Then repeat for the rest of the round (18). Begin to stuff the squid if you haven't started already,
• Round 23: Dec, sc. Then repeat for the rest of the round (12).
• Round 24: Dec, then repeat for the rest of the round (6). Fasten off the yarn and sew the end closed.

Tentacles:

• Flip your work over and work the tentacles into the last 2-3 rounds of the pattern. There are 2 types of tentacles - long straight ones in the middle and then 6 curly ones on the outside of the other 2.
• Longer Tentacles:
• You will make 2 of these arms in round 1 or round 2 or the bottom of the squid (the center of the bottom of the squid)
• Join your yarn into a stitch and ch x22. Make 4 hdc into the second ch from the hook. Sl st into the rest of the chain length. Then sl st back to the middle of the bottom of the squid, secure the yarn and fasten off. Weave in any ends.
• The second long tentacle will be made across from this one between rounds 1 and 2.
• Smaller Tentacles:
• These are made between rounds 2 and 3 and are equally dispersed around the round.
• Join your yarn like you did previously, then ch x19. In the second ch from the hook make a hdc inc, then hdc in the next 2 stitches. Make a sc inc in the following stitch, and a sc in the next. Repeat making a sc inc, sc x1 for the rest of the chain length. It will curl. In the last ch make a sl st and then secure it to the base of the squid. Fasten off and weave in the tail.
• Repeat 5 more times.
• Sew the little triangles of the squid closed if the stuffing is popping out, and now your squid is done!

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