Cute Crochet Octopus Pattern C2C Square
This adorable octopus crochet square is the perfect project for anyone who loves sea animals. It’s a free crochet pattern that’s easy and simple to make, even if you’re a beginner. The cute octopus design can be done in bright colors, making it a fun and playful addition to any crochet project. The free pattern is below.
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Sea creatures ocean blanket & custom projects
This octopus square is one of six afghan blocks in my ocean-themed blanket. It’s the perfect size for individual projects like wall art, a pillow, or a baby blanket. You can also combine it with other squares from the ocean series for a larger blanket or tote bag. This great pattern is versatile and works beautifully in all kinds of projects.
Free crochet octopus pattern information
Looking for a sweet touch for a baby shower or an ocean themed nursery? This octopus square is a great addition and makes a wonderful gift. The pattern can be made in different colors to match any nursery decor, adding a charming, playful feel to the room.
Skill level
Advanced beginners. This crochet square is made with basic stitches using the C2C crochet method and it involves color changes.
Crochet project materials needed
- Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm crochet hook or mm hook size needed for gauge
- Yarn: Worsted medium weight yarn. I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in white, black, and orchid.
- Yarn needle/tapestry needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
Printable pattern
View an ad-free PDF of this crochet pattern in my Etsy shop: crochet octopus pattern
Finished size
My C2C crochet square measures 22 inches by 22 inches.
Gauge
8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches
Crochet terms
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- blo = back loop only
- flo = front loop only
C2C crochet technique
- The square is made in the C2C technique. You make “squares” in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
- Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
- Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
- You can follow the picture graph or the written pattern.
- The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.
C2C video tutorial
Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.
Crochet pattern notes
- The pattern is written in US terms.
- ↙ You are working on the “right side”.
- ↗ You are working on the “wrong side”.
Crochet octopus pattern instructions
Make the octopus following the graph or the written instructions.
Graph
Download the crochet octopus pattern graph.
Written instructions
Border octopus square
In each corner you will make (sc-ch 2-sc) and in the side of each square you will make 2 sc.
Finishing the crochet octopus pattern
Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

What are alpha crochet patterns?
Alpha patterns are pixel drawing designs used primarily in tapestry crochet and C2C (corner to corner) crochet techniques to create letters, numbers, or easy pixel art ideas.
These patterns allow crafters to spell out names, messages, or create detailed images and motifs using a pixel grid approach. Each square on the grid corresponds to a stitch in crochet. These patterns are also commonly referred to as “pixel crochet charts”, “grid crochet patterns”, or “crochet graph patterns”.
Exploring pixel art in crochet
When I design my corner to corner (C2C) crochet designs, I create pixel charts. These charts are super helpful and are also known as “graphs”, “alpha patterns”, and “grids”.
What’s cool is that you can use these pixel crochet pdf pattern free downloads not just for crochet but also for knitting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, weaving, tapestry, beadwork, and even pixel art.
They make creating beautiful crafts easier, especially if you’re using easy pixel art templates or looking for pixel drawing grid art ideas. Whether you want a big project or something smaller, my small pixel art grid easy and pix art pixel grid crochet pattern are perfect for all craft lovers!
Looking for more free crochet patterns?
You may also like my basic beanie, basic bucket hat, and my sea creatures blanket patterns.
Let’s connect!
I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on social media- Instagram, Facebook page, Pinterest, and my YouTube channel. Until then, happy crocheting!