Squishy the squid
pattern by Nikki Pedersen (multibeavo) This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/; or, (b) send a letter to Creative Commons, 171 2nd Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA. Abbreviations: $\mathbf{S}\mathbf{C}=$ Single Crochet ch $=$ Chain $\mathrm{{rnd}(s)=\mathrm{{Round}(s)}}$ dec $=$ Crochet 2 stitches together (decrease) ${\left(\begin{array}{l}{\right)}={\begin{array}{r l}\end{array}}$ Repeat stitches from ( to end of ) 2 sc together $=$ (increase) 2 sc in one sc Note: This pattern is worked in continuous rounds; do not join and do not turn. Use stitch marker to indicate beginning of rounds. Materials Worsted weight yarn Size G or H crochet hook (other hook sizes are okay too, it will just result in smaller or larger dolls) Stitch markers ( I use scraps of yarn) Yarn and embroidery needles Safety eyes (optional) Polyfil/wool to stuff doll Gauge is not important, just be sure to crochet tight enough so that no stuffing shows through.
Top of head/body
Rnd 1: Chain 2, then 6 sc into $2^{\mathsf{n d}}$ ch from hook. Rnd 2: sc in next st, 2sc in next st. Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 4: sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 5: sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 6: sc in next 5 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 7: sc in next 6 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 8: sc in next 7 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 9: sc in next 8 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 10: sc in next 9 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 11: sc in next 10 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 12: sc in next 11 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 13: sc in next 12 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 14: sc in next 13 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 15: sc in next 14 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 16: sc in next 15 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 17: sc in next 16 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 18: sc in next 17 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 19: sc in next 18 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 20: sc in next 19 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 21: sc in next 20 sts, 2sc in next st. Rnd 22: sc in next 21sts, 2sc in next st. Sl st in next sc, fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.
Bottom of head/body
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 5 sc in $2^{\mathsf{n d}}$ ch from hook. Rnd 2: 2sc in each sc. Rnd 3: (1sc, 2sc together). Rnd 4: (sc X 2, 2sc together). Rnd 5: (sc X 3, 2 sc together). Rnd 6: (sc X 4, 2 sc together). Rnd 7: (sc X 5, 2 sc together). Rnd 8: (sc X 6, 2 sc together). Rnd 9-16: sc in each sc around. Rnd 17: (sc X 5, 1 dec). Rnd 18-30: sc in each sc around. Sl st in next sc, fasten off.
Mouth
With white yarn chain 12. SI st into $1^{\mathrm{st}}$ ch to create a circle.
Legs/Arms (make 8)
Rnd 1: ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. Rnds 3-35: sc in each sc around. After last round, sl st in next sc, fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.
Arm/Leg of Tentacles (make 2)
Rnd 1: ch2, sc 4 in $2^{\mathsf{n d}}$ ch from hook. Rnd 2: 2sc in each sc around. Rnd 3-39: sc in each sc around. Fasten off with sl st, leaving long tail for sewing.
Bottom of Tentacles (make 2)
Rnd 1: ch 2, 3sc in $2^{\mathsf{n d}}$ ch from hook. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc. Rnd 3: (1sc, 2sc together) X 3 Rnd 4: (sc X 2, 2sc together) × 3 Rnd 5: (sc X 3, 2sc together) X 2 , sc last 3 st. Rnd 6: (sc X 4, 2sc together) X 2 , sc last 3 st. Rnd 7: (2sc together, sc X 4) X 3 , sc last 3 st. Rnd 8: (2 sc together, 2sc together, sc X 6) X 2. Rnd 9: sc, 2sc together, sc , 2sc together, sc X7 , 2 sc together, sc, 2 sc together, sc X 6. Fasten off with sl st, leaving long tail for sewing.
Finishing Squishy the Squid
Sew eyes onto body. (I used brown yarn to embroider/sew eyes onto the body of the mint green squid). You could also use plastic eyes, or felt. Whatever you think looks good. I have used 12mm cat eyes on my orange version of squishy the squid. Stitch the mouth onto the head. Stuff the body of the squid. Make sure to leave less stuffing towards top, in order to be able to sew the head to the body correctly. Center the head onto the body and pin in place. Use the long end of yarn attached to head to sew the head to the body. When you reach the 2 sides, the head will extend past where the body ends, flatten these sides and sew them shut. Then continue around until the entire head is secured to the body. Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
Center tentacle bottoms onto the appropriate arms (the 2 longer arms) and pin into place. Stitch pieces together just like when you stitched the head to the body. Fasten off and weave in ends. \*Do NOT stuff any of the arms or tentacles.\* This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd $\underline{{\left\langle3.0\right\rangle}}$ ; or, (b) send a letter to Creative Commons, 171 2nd Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA.
Attach the 8 arms to the body evenly around the outer bottom edge. Fasten off and weave in all loose ends. Attach the 2 completed tentacles to the middle of the underside of the squid body. Fasten off and weave in all loose ends. You have a super cute squishy the squid! Enjoy your new friend! \*Please do NOT sell items made from this pattern. This pattern is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or redistributed.\* This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/; or, (b) send a letter to Creative Commons, 171 2nd Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA.
