Ombre Blue Mini Octopus Stack – Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

If you love cute stacking amigurumi and ocean-themed crochet, this Ombre Blue Mini Octopus Stack is the perfect weekend project. Three tiny octopi — a deep denim blue at the base, a medium cornflower blue in the middle, and a soft sky blue on top — sit balanced on each other, each with round little eyes and curled tentacle legs tucked underneath like they’re perched and watching the world. This pattern is ideal for crocheters who already know basic amigurumi shaping and want to level up with a multi-piece stacking project. It makes a sweet desk companion, a nursery shelf decoration, or a thoughtful handmade gift for anyone who loves the ocean. Grab your hooks in three color shades and let’s build this little stack from the bottom up.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Time

12–15 Hours

Hook Size

3mm

Yarn Weight

Worsted (4)

Finished Size

~15cm Tall

Gauge

12 single crochet stitches x 12 rows = 10cm x 10cm square, worked with a 3mm hook and worsted weight (Weight 4) yarn. Amigurumi gauge should be tight — tighter than a typical gauge swatch — so that stuffing doesn’t show through the stitches. Always work a quick swatch first and go down a hook size if your stitches look loose or gappy.

Materials List

Worsted weight yarn (chenille or velvet-style yarn works beautifully for the plush look) in:
- Pale sky blue – approx. 15g
- Medium cornflower blue – approx. 20g
- Deep denim blue – approx. 25g
3mm crochet hook
6 pairs of 6mm black safety eyes (2 pairs per octopus)
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Small scissors
One 15cm length of thin floral wire or a thin wooden skewer (for the stacking spine)
Fabric glue or hot glue (optional, for extra eye security)

Abbreviations Table

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	chain
sc	single crochet
inc	increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec	invisible decrease (2 stitches worked together as one)
st(s)	stitch(es)
rnd	round
[ ]	repeat instructions inside brackets the stated number of times
( )	total stitch count at end of round

Pattern Instructions

Technique note: A magic ring is a starting method that lets you crochet your first round of stitches into an adjustable loop, then pull it tight to close the hole at the center — this gives a much neater start than chaining and joining. An invisible decrease means inserting your hook through the front loops only of the next two stitches and pulling the yarn through all three loops at once, which keeps your shaping smooth and gap-free.

Large Octopus (Denim Blue) – Body

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)
Rnd 5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)
Rnd 6: sc around (30)
Rnd 7: sc around — insert safety eyes now, spacing them 5 stitches apart on this round (30)
Rnd 8: [sc 3, dec] x6 (24)
Rnd 9: [sc 2, dec] x6 (18) — begin stuffing firmly
Rnd 10: [sc 1, dec] x6 (12)
Rnd 11: [dec] x6 (6)
Fasten off, leaving a 20cm tail. Weave tail through remaining 6 stitches and cinch closed.

Large Octopus – Tentacles (make 8)

Ch 6. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across (5 sc). Fasten off, leaving a 10cm tail for sewing.

Medium Octopus (Cornflower Blue) – Body

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18)
Rnd 5: sc around — insert safety eyes, spacing 4 stitches apart (18)
Rnd 6: [sc 1, dec] x6 (12) — begin stuffing
Rnd 7: [dec] x6 (6)
Fasten off, leaving a 20cm tail. Cinch closed as above.

Medium Octopus – Tentacles (make 8)

Ch 5. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across (4 sc). Fasten off, leaving a 10cm tail.

Small Octopus (Sky Blue) – Body

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: sc around — insert safety eyes, spacing 3 stitches apart (12)
Rnd 4: [dec] x6 (6) — stuff firmly
Rnd 5: [dec] x3 (3)
Fasten off, leaving a 20cm tail. Cinch closed as above.

Small Octopus – Tentacles (make 8)

Ch 4. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across (3 sc). Fasten off, leaving a 10cm tail.

Assembly Steps

Stuff each octopus body firmly but not overpacked — you should be able to gently press the surface and feel a slight give, so the stitches stay smooth rather than stretched.
Sew safety eyes in place before final stuffing if you haven’t already, spacing each pair about 1.5cm apart at the widest point of the body.
Arrange the 8 tentacles for each octopus in a ring around the bottom cinch point of that body, evenly spaced about 1cm apart.
Curl each tentacle slightly inward toward the body and tack the tip down with 2-3 small stitches so it holds a gentle curled “sitting” shape, matching the tucked-under look of a resting octopus.
To create the stacking spine: thread the 15cm wire or skewer down through the center top of the large octopus, through the stuffing, and out the bottom, leaving about 2cm protruding from the bottom and 3cm protruding from the top.
Push the top 3cm of the spine up into the bottom of the medium octopus, seating it about 2cm deep into the stuffing, then whip-stitch around the seam where the two bodies meet to secure them flush.
Repeat step 6 to seat the small octopus on top of the medium one, again stitching the seam closed for a clean, secure stack with no visible gap.
Trim any exposed wire ends so nothing pokes through the yarn before final stitching.

Beginner/Intermediate Tips

Chenille or velvet-style yarn splits easily, so always insert your hook slowly and deliberately rather than jabbing quickly through stitches.
Use a stitch marker on the first stitch of every round since amigurumi is worked in a continuous spiral with no join — it’s easy to lose track of where a round starts.
Stuff a little at a time as you go rather than waiting until the piece is fully closed; it’s much harder to add stuffing through a small opening.
If your tentacles look floppy, add a tiny pinch of stuffing inside each one before sewing it on for a bit more structure.

Variations

Pastel Rainbow Stack: swap the blue ombre for pink, lavender, and mint for a softer nursery palette.
Single Giant Octopus: skip the stacking and make just the large octopus body on its own as a paperweight or shelf sitter.
Ocean Trio Set: pair this stack with a matching crochet starfish and seashell for a full ocean-themed display.
Keychain Version: make only the small octopus size and attach a keyring to the top instead of stacking, for a wearable mini version.

Save this pattern so you can come back to it anytime you want to crochet your own ombre octopus stack, and don’t forget to tag your finished project — pin it now with #FoodieRippleCrochet!