Step-by-Step Guide Crafting Your Squid Hand Puppet

Uses:

The Squid Hand Puppet is a fun and delightful toy for all ages. Whether used for storytelling, educational activities, or just for play, it brings joy and creativity to anyone. Kids will enjoy acting out ocean adventures, while educators can use it as a visual tool to teach about marine life. Its friendly design and vibrant colors make it a hit for puppet shows and interactive learning sessions.

Making:

Creating the Squid Hand Puppet involves an easy and enjoyable process. Following a simple pattern, you can crochet the puppet using a few essential materials. Key steps include working with yarn, a crochet hook, and buttons. The puppet is carefully crafted, ensuring it is soft and safe for children. With attention to detail, each squid puppet showcases lifelike features and a charming appearance.

Materials:

• Yarn: Soft and plush for a comfortable feel.
  • Pink yarn (Himalaya Dolphin Baby 100 gr, color 80324)
  • White yarn (Himalaya Dolphin Baby 100 gr, color 80301)
• Crochet Hook: Size 5mm for precise stitching.
• Button: For added detail on the puppet’s face.

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Materials:

• Red Heart Super Saver Stripes (approximately 116 yds)
  • Color A: Peacock or Retro Stripes
• 16mm Flat Back Kawaii Eyes
• Crochet Hook: Size H-5mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Hot Glue Gun and Sticks

Terms and Abbreviations:

• magic ring
• and, rnds: round, rounds
• ch, CHS: chain, chains
• st, sts: stitch, stitches
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: triple crochet
• inc: increase, 2 sts in the same st
• Invsc2tog: invisible single crochet 2 together to Invsc2tog:
  • Insert hook into front loop only of next stitch, DO NOT yarn over.
  • Insert the hook into the front loop of the second stitch.
  • Yarn over. Pull through 2 loops.
  • Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops.

Notes:

• This pattern is worked from the top down, in the round, with no joining up until the tentacles.
• Flat-back eyes are glued on using a hot glue gun.
• The pattern fits children through adults, but you can adjust the size by tightening the gauge or using a smaller hook.
• Gauge: 7 sts across and 8 rnds down = approximately 2 inches.

Pattern Instructions:

Body (using Color A):

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring; (6 sts)
3. Rnd 2: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 2 times; (8 sts)
4. Rnd 3: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 2 times; (10 sts)
5. Rnd 4: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) 2 times; (12 sts)
6. Rnd 5: (inc, sc in next 5 sts) 2 times; (14 sts)
7. Continue increasing similarly until Rnd 19:
   • Rnd 6: (inc, sc in next 6 sts) 2 times; (16 sts)
   • Rnd 7: (inc, sc in next 7 sts) 2 times; (18 sts)
   • Rnd 8: (inc, sc in next 8 sts) 2 times; (20 sts)
   • Rnd 9: (inc, sc in next 9 sts) 2 times; (22 sts)
   • Rnd 10: (inc, sc in next 10 sts) 2 times; (24 sts)
   • Rnd 11: (inc, sc in next 11 sts) 2 times; (26 sts)
   • Rnd 12: (inc, sc in next 12 sts) 2 times; (28 sts)
   • Rnd 13: (inc, sc in next 13 sts) 2 times; (30 sts)
   • Rnd 14: (inc, sc in next 14 sts) 2 times; (32 sts)
   • Rnd 15: (inc, sc in next 15 sts) 2 times; (34 sts)
   • Rnd 16: (inc, sc in next 16 sts) 2 times; (36 sts)
   • Rnd 17: (inc, sc in next 17 sts) 2 times; (38 sts)
   • Rnd 18: (inc, sc in next 18 sts) 2 times; (40 sts)
   • Rnd 19: (inc, sc in next 19 sts) 2 times; (42 sts)
8. Rnd 20: sc in each st around; (42 sts)

Shaping the Triangle:

1. Line up the next 3 sts to the left of your hook, with the next 3 sts right behind them.
2. Mark the right side by counting off 15 sts from the last st of rnd 20. Place a st marker in the 15th St.
3. Insert hook into the 1st and 6th st of the round, sc; sc through 2nd and 5th sts, sc through 3rd and 4th sts.
4. Turn the triangle so it points left. Begin working hdc sts up the side of the rnds—dc 18 up towards the top, sc 3 sts across the top, hdc 18 sts back down.
5. Sc into the first 2 sts, the 2nd 2 sts, and the 3rd 2 sts, stopping at the st marker. The st with your st marker will now be the first st of the rnd.
6. Remove the st marker. You should have 15 sts on each side.

Continue Body:

21. Rnd 21: sc in each of the next 15 sts, skip 3 sts on the edge and turn work, sc in next 15 sts on the other side; (30 sts)
22. Rnd 22: skip over 3 sts on the edge, sc in each st around; (30 sts)
23. Rnds 23–32: sc in each st around; (30 sts)
24. Rnd 33: (invsc2tog, sc in next st) 10 times; (20 sts)
25. Rnd 34: sc in each st around, sl st into the first st of the rnd; (20 sts)

Tentacles and Arms:

Note: Worked in the round, perpendicular to and 34. There are 2 tentacles and 8 arms (tentacle, 4 arms)2 times.

1. Rnd 35:
   • ch 40, sl st into the 3rd ch from hook, sc in next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 2 chs, tr in next ch, ch 3, sl st back into the same ch, sc in next 18 chs, dc in next 10 chs, dc in last 4 chs, sl st into next 2 sts of rnd 34.
   • [ch 36, sl st into the 3rd ch from hook, sc in next ch, (inc, sc in next ch) 9 times, (2 dc in next ch, dc in next ch) 5 times, dc in last 4 chs, sl st into next 2 sts of rnd 34] 4 times.
   • Repeat from * to * once more.
2. Fasten off the yarn and weave in the ends.

Eyes:

1. Place eyes about 4 rnds up from the tentacles.
2. Glue them down gently using a hot glue gun.
3. Alternatively, embroider eyes using black yarn in a style of curves and lashes. Knot off inside the puppet and weave in the ends.