DSCF1687 After a little break I started a new amigurumi, a little octopus. Sinterklaas brought me new colors of thread (including a variegated skein, which I used here) and, even better, some ergonomic Clover crochet needles. My hands don’t hurt nearly as much now, and no more blisters!
This octopus is a pattern by Lion Brand Yarns (they have many cute patterns). I used Schachenmayer Nomotta Catania Color 0035 (red, purple, orange and pink mix) and a Clover 2.5 needle.
I am really happy with how it turned out. I finally figured out this whole business with the “right” and “wrong” side, so I flipped my work and now my invisible decreases work. I only still have a problem decreasing to nothing in the end, but I think I know now what to do (use regular decreases at one point.
I changed the pattern only for the legs/tentacles. The legs were originally 13 rounds, I made them 23 rounds because I liked that look better. I made eight legs, but in the end I could only fit seven on there….