About This Squid Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates a cuddly squid amigurumi with a rounded head-body and spiral tentacles made from plush super-bulky yarn. Youll crochet the body in rounds, attach ten spiral tentacles, and finish with embroidered eyelashes and a sweet V-shaped smile. The plush yarn gives a super-soft, squishy texture that is perfect for gifting and cuddling.
The pattern uses basic crochet stitches with helpful notes on where to place safety eyes and how to attach tentacles. Step-by-step photos and clear shaping instructions make assembly straightforward for a satisfying finish.
Why You'll Love This Squid Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns super-bulky plush yarn into a playfully textured little friend that feels amazing to hold. I enjoy how quickly the body grows in size with each round, giving fast progress and lots of satisfaction. The tentacles are my favorite part — they curl and spiral beautifully and let me add personality with placement and length. I also love that the finished squid is soft, durable, and perfect for gifting or keeping as a comforting plushie.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing this squid by changing yarn colors; try pastel gradients or ombre variegated yarn for a playful effect.
I sometimes add a tiny pompom or felt cheeks to give the squid more personality and contrast against the plush yarn.
I increase tentacle length for a dramatic curly look by chaining more stitches and repeating extra HDC increases.
I make mini versions by using smaller yarn and a smaller hook to create keychain-sized squids for gifts.
I occasionally replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully washable toy and softer finish for babies.
I try adding a thin craft wire inside tentacles to make them poseable — this works well if you want the limbs to hold shapes.
I switch up the mouth expression by changing the V-shape to a small smile or an open O for different characters.
I like to add tiny accessories like a crocheted bow, hat, or scarf to personalize each squid for the recipient.
I sometimes use sparkly or metallic accent yarn for a few tentacles to create a subtle shimmer when the squid moves.
I recommend trying different stitch tensions to see how tight or floppy you prefer your finished squids to be — keep notes so you can repeat a favorite version.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping counting after increases and decreases leads to irregular shaping; count stitches at the end of each round to make sure you have the correct stitch count.
✗ Not using the front loop only for attaching tentacles will make the tentacles sit incorrectly; make sure to work tentacles into the FRONT LOOP ONLY of R23 as instructed.
✗ Forgetting to flatten and mark the center before inserting safety eyes can cause uneven eye placement; flatten the body and mark the center to place eyes between rounds 19 and 20 with a distance of 6 stitches.
✗ Overstuffing the head or stuffing too early will distort shaping; stuff firmly but gradually and check shape frequently while closing the hole.
✗ Pulling yarn too tight when embroidering the smile or eyelashes may pucker the fabric; use gentle tension and hide ends neatly inside after tying knots.
