Giant octopus made of superwash wool. Eight arms, infinite charm.
$1000.00 or
The large floppy head is worked in the round; tentacles use simple increases to create a natural curl—fun, fast, and giftable.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Worsted, superwash |
| Gauge | 19 sts & 29 rows per 4 inches |
| Needles | 3.75 mm (US 5) |
| Size | 36 inches tall |
| Notions | Stitch markers, darning needle, safety eyes |
rich, variegated red-brown body
lighter, speckled yarn
Any DK yarn works held double. Acrylic also fine for easy care.
Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Reshape and dry flat.
For babies/toddlers, skip safety eyes and embroider features.
# Estimate yarn cost for one octopus
skeins_needed <- 5
price_per_skein <- 16.50
stuffing <- 3.00
hours_knit <- 40
hourly_rate <- 25.00
total_materials <- hours_knit * hourly_rate + skeins_needed * price_per_skein + stuffing
sprintf("$%.2f", total_materials)[1] "$1085.50"