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New Graph: Octopus Kraken

If you’re fond of mythical creatures or a fan of fantasy and mystery, you will enjoy this Octopus Kraken crochet pattern!

Both octopuses and krakens have unusual physical features that set them apart from other animals. Octopuses have eight arms covered in suckers and can change color and texture to blend in with their surroundings.

Krakens are giant sea monsters with unique appearances that can be both beautiful and eerie.

I find them fascinating, and I think many people do, too. Have you noticed how often they appeared in popular culture, from books and movies to video games and cartoons?

So today, I’m sharing a special animal crochet pattern inspired by these two well-known creatures. 

Unlike typical depictions of krakens, this hybrid octopus isn’t too scary-looking. While it has a slightly fierce look, I still find this kraken crochet pattern adorable. Perhaps it’s because of its big soft eyes or the little stubby tentacles? 

I used shades of green in the original design and laid it on a contrasting blue background to express the under-the-sea theme.

But as always, you can personalize the style by switching the color palette to your favorite shades. You can make it as subtle or bright as you want according to your needs. 

For instance, if you want to add a pop of color to your kid’s playroom, a crochet octopus blanket in playful colors of orange, yellow, pink, or red will look great.

On the other hand, a kraken tapestry wall hanging in neutral shades like gray or black will be a cool accent piece in your living room or bedroom. 

Similar to my other ocean animal crochet patterns like the Narwhal Uniwhale and Sea Turtle, this c2c design is simple to follow and beginner-friendly. 

Also, I have an in-depth guide on C2C that’s perfect if you’re interested in the technique and want to check out helpful video tutorials. 

Aside from crochet, you can use this pattern for cross-stitch, Hama bead, diamond painting, and other crafts requiring pixel graphs.  So, you can make plenty of handmade gifts for your loved ones that are big fans of mythology and fantasy. 

Whether for a friend obsessed with krakens or a family member who adores octopuses, this design will help you make a thoughtful present.

It comes in two pattern options: C2C and row-by-row. This way, you can have fun making your crochet kraken blanket in whichever method you wish. 

You can also choose if you want to create a project using a color block or written pattern; both ways are available. Plus, there are small and large graphs to help you track your progress. 

And speaking of graphs, you can download the single-page graph of the octopus kraken crochet pattern for free below. 

I hope you enjoyed this new design. If you decide to use it for a crochet project or other fun craft, please feel free to tag me @magicyarnpixels — I’d love to see your creations!

Octopus Kraken is a digital download (available in PDF format only) that you can use to crochet a blanket using various techniques, such as C2C, Mini C2C, SC, HDC, Tapestry Crochet, etc.

You can also use this design for other crafts such as knitting, cross-stitch, diamond beads painting, Hama beads, plastic canvas, and any other crafts that use pixelated images.

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Octopus Kraken – Pattern Details

Sizes

The size of the c2c graph is 100 squares high by 80 squares wide.
The finished size of your project depends on your technique, stitch of choice, hook size, yarn weight, and your work tension.
The yarn quantities used for each color depend on your technique and stitch of choice, hook size, yarn weight, and work tension.
Use the Finished Size & Yarn Quantity Calculator to get an idea of how much yarn you will need and how big your project will be.

Colors Used

This pattern uses the following colors. I’ve calculated the number of squares used by each color to make it easier for you to calculate how much yarn you will need to complete your project.

When you purchase the PDF Pattern from my shop, you will get:

• graph information (colors, links to calculators, contact info) and how to read the pattern
• digital image of the design on one page (digitally edited photo, not a picture of the finished item)
• the graph on one page
• written row by row pattern
• row by row color block pattern
• C2C written pattern with details such as working on the right or wrong side of the pattern, total square count per row, if you are making an increase or decrease row, etc.
• C2C color block pattern with color blocks that show you the number of squares to make and the squares’ orders
• the large graph split on multiple pages (4 or more pages)

Not included in the pattern file:

• yarn quantities – this depends on the yarn and technique you are using and it’s up to you and your taste if you want to do this design in c2c crochet, mini c2c, etc. Depending on the chosen technique, you will need different quantities of yarn which you can calculate using the yarn quantities calculators above.
• yarn and hook suggestions – this design can be made with any yarn brand and hook, the only difference will be the size of your project which you can calculate using the finished size calculators above.
• crochet tutorials such as how to c2c crochet etc – I might be linking to outside video tutorials to show you certain techniques, but this pattern is not designed to teach you how to crochet a certain technique.

Octopus Kraken – Free Graph

Right-click on the image to download the Octopus Kraken Chart on one page in PNG format.

You can use it to create your own finished pattern by keeping track of your progress on the graph.

If you need the full row-by-row written pattern and the large graph on multiple pages, you can buy it from Magic Yarn Pixels Etsy Shop.

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Copyright

The pattern and images in this blog are the property of Magic Yarn Pixels, don’t use them to advertise your own creations. They are subject to copyright and are for personal, non-commercial use only. 

You can sell the items made with this pattern on a small scale if you made them yourself (e.g. handmade to order or sold at fairs etc).  Mass production of items using my designs is not allowed without my written approval.  You may not distribute or sell this pattern under any circumstances.  

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