About This Squid Coraline Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates a small Squid inspired by the Coraline movie, worked in 2.5 mm cotton yarn for a neat finish. You will make a shaped body, two ears, and six pipe-cleaner reinforced tentacles with clear step-by-step rounds. The design finishes approximately 21 cm high using the recommended yarn and hook.
Detailed rounds, assembly notes, and helpful photos are included to guide you through stitching and finishing. The pattern is adaptable—try different yarns or colors to make it your own.
Why You'll Love This Squid Coraline Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it blends simple amigurumi shaping with a fun, slightly quirky design that captures personality. I enjoy how quickly the body comes together yet still allows for small details like the ears and button eye. I also love that the tentacles become poseable when you add pipe cleaners, giving each finished piece its own character. Making several in different colors is one of my favorite ways to make gifts that feel thoughtful and handmade.
Switch Things Up
I love how easily this pattern adapts to personalization; try changing yarn color to give each squid a unique personality.
I often make minis by switching to a finer yarn and smaller hook for keychain-friendly versions.
To make a chunkier, cuddlier squid, use a bulkier cotton yarn and a larger hook for a faster project.
I sometimes replace the button eye with an embroidered eye for a softer, child-safe finish.
Add a small felt badge or tiny crocheted accessories to give the squid character and story.
I recommend experimenting with different pipe-cleaner thicknesses to get the flexibility you prefer in the tentacles.
Try changing the number of tentacles—four or eight—for a slightly different silhouette and play experience.
I like embroidering small details around the button eye to create expressions and add charm.
Use variegated or ombre cotton yarn to create an interesting textured body without changing stitch patterns.
If you want a more posable toy, add a small amount of floral wire inside the pipe cleaner for stronger hold and shaping.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Not using the recommended 2.5 mm hook can change the final size dramatically; use the suggested hook or adjust gauge so the texture remains tight and stuffing does not show through.
✗ Forgetting to sew the button before stuffing can make placement difficult later; sew the button between rounds 14 and 19 while the body is open and before final stuffing.
✗ Overstuffing the body creates a bulbous, misshapen finish; stuff gradually and check shaping often so you keep the tapered squid silhouette.
✗ Failing to insert the pipe cleaner fully folded and secured will cause tentacles to be unstable; fold the pipe cleaner in half, insert, and trim excess before closing the arm.
✗ Skipping stitch counts when working increases and decreases can lead to uneven shaping; count after each increase or decrease round and mark the start with a stitch marker.
