Mr X, a gentleman octopus detective: eight long bendy tentacles with white suckers, heavy-lidded eyes, a Sherlock Holmes deerstalker cap, a pipe and a little suitcase (the suitcase pattern is a separate file, included). An unforgettable gift for octopus and detective-story fans.

A crochet pattern by Alexandra Simba with step-by-step instructions and photos (42 pages). A wire frame lets the tentacles bend and hold things.

This listing is for an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN, not a finished project.

LANGUAGE:

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The pattern is in English.

SKILL LEVEL:

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Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE:

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Approx. 17 × 40 cm (6.7 × 15.7 inches) with the tentacles.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

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Crochet in rounds

Single crochet

Increasing

Decreasing

Slip stitch

Crocheting suckers

Wire frame (tentacles)

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:

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•    Plain, not very stretchy main-colour yarn for the head, body and upper tentacles – I used Vita Brilliant Print (45% wool, 55% acrylic, 380 m / 100 g), about 1.5 skeins.

•    Matching solid yarn for the lower tentacles and eyelids – Vita Brilliant, about 0.75 skein.

•    A little fine white yarn for the suckers (e.g. Vita Pelican or Angora Gold) and cotton leftovers for the eyes and pipe (or polymer clay).

•    Tweed yarn leftovers for the deerstalker cap, copper wire, stuffing and a matching crochet hook.

ABOUT THIS PATTERN:

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The pattern is written using US terminology (UK differences are explained).

42 pages of step-by-step instructions with tips and photos illustrating the process.