Nothing says “hug me!” better than an octopus with eight soft and squishy arms. We have knitting patterns for octopuses for you to try! These Large Octopus ideas are the perfect decoration not only for kids’ rooms. You will need some skills to knit these creatures but the effort will certainly pay off. You can get comfortable on the sofa and snuggle yourself in these large arms to relax. Choose neutral colors like whites and grays or go for bright and colorful. You can even add some suckers to make them more realistic. These big octopuses will be great gifts for kids and adults too, so grab your needles and test your creativity.  Check out these free patterns under the links below and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook Fanpage and Pinterest for more creative ideas!

If you need more inspiration, check out our collections for knitters: Knitted Pillows and Blankets.

Knit Octopus Free Pattern

This soft and very huggable octopus will be a great companion for kids and for adults. If you are looking for ideas for gifts that always work, you should surely try this one by Purl Soho. It looks delicate in white, but use whatever color you like!

Level: upper beginner/intermediate Author: Purl Soho

The original pattern and the photos are on purlsoho.com. More info on ravelry.com.

Opus the Octopus Free Knitting Pattern

This is a fantastic pattern for a very realistic-looking octopus that can be so much fun to knit. Make it colorful because it would be a great decoration too! Are you wondering how? Follow the instructions by Cate Carter-Evans!

Level: upper beginner/intermediate Author: Cate Carter-Evans

The original pattern is on knitty.com. More info on ravelry.com. Info about this version and the photos are on ravelry.com.