CROCHET: Easily Make ANY Amigurumi Pattern Huge 😅 (How to Adjust the Size)

Want to make GIANT amigurumi? In this #shorts I show you the easy answer! How to change the size of your amigurumi and adjust it to upscale (or downsize). No need to change the pattern, just change your yarn and hook size 🙂 All the rage on TikTok, super huge fluffy JUMBO crochet animals!
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📌 YARNS SHOWN IN VIDEO:
Small octopus: 1 ball of Cygnet Chunky with a 4mm Hook
Medium octopus: 1 ball of James Brett Flutterby with a 6mm Hook
HUGE octopus: 2 and a half balls of Cygnet Scrumpaclious with a 9mm Hook
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📌 MUSIC CREDIT:
Music: Outside
Musician: @iksonmusic
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[@HookedbyRobin]

Want to make your very own amigurumi crochet octopus? FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL: czcams.com/video/vsff0giJSbM/video.html​ 👈😀

[@debijordan2341]

Thanks for all the info !! 💕

[@thisjustin5043]

This link doesn’t work, where can I find the pattern? Help please 😅

[@HookedbyRobin]

@@thisjustin5043 it's on my channel :)

[@thisjustin5043]

@@HookedbyRobin thank you so much for responding! All I could find was the “short” when I looked. I’m an elder millennial but I feel like I’m 110. 😭🤣 I’ll try to find it again.

[@thisjustin5043]

@@HookedbyRobin oh gosh, I went to your channel and found it right away this time. 😅🤦🏻‍♀️ sorry and thanks again!! 💖

[@netgrl2008]

Also another tip........ double up on yarn! This is what I do lol. Sometimes you never know how big the difference is going to be! It's a surprise! ☺

[@HookedbyRobin]

😅

[@fairymomma3506]

Great Tip!! Sometimes its easier to get it tighter than the super bulky velour yarns.

[@Lils.batcave]

How do you double up on yarn?

[@netgrl2008]

@@Lils.batcave just use two pieces of yarn as if it were one 👍

[@lostnthought]

so you mean to almost double the length of the original amount needed for the “original” smaller sized ones ? 😭

[@wweandy123]

I accidentally discovered this 'trick' when I ended up with a jellyfish 10 times bigger than my trial one 😅

[@spydergs07]

hahaha

[@holliclarke8432]

Must have been a WHOLE bag of polyfil for the big one!!!!

[@HookedbyRobin]

😂 it took LOADS omg lol

[@ashleymccanncan]

Pvv 0. P0pppppp 0 p p.

[@absolutelydegenerate1900]

if you tear it up and fluff it you can get a little more milage out of polyfill. You've gotta be patient enough to keep "tearing" and fluffing thought.

[@-whos.rei-]

​@@absolutelydegenerate1900but then j squish it snd it goes toegther and then rheres not enough inside

[@RobloxianJess]

@@HookedbyRobin this is why i stick to small projects

[@sunflowerstitches4886]

Thank you so much!!😊 this is so helpful because sometimes I struggle upscaling some designs, but I never really thought to change the yarn and the hook.😁 You are amazing

[@HookedbyRobin]

This is an easy cheat! 😀

[@shadowz2501]

@@HookedbyRobin halo, I hope you will reply to me as soon as possible. I try to make a big bunny with bulky yarn and original pattern (which is small bunny). But, the head of my bunny don't look good, instead of "CIRCLE" it looks like "RECTANGLE"🤣🤣🤣

[@kieranlyon1643]

I actually like acrylic yarn over chenille, so I double or triple yarn sometimes. You can also scale up the pattern... But you should only do that if you're well-versed enough to write your own patterns.

[@takiiyaki.]

I’m trying to do the big chunky one but I’m having trouble seeing where the stitches are...😅 But I’m trying my best!! Oh and btw I’ve made an octopus like a month ago!! It turned out sooo good, thank you for the tutorial!!

[@Jess-kb6mz]

You have to feel the V shape with your fingers

[@lindajeanhouse6443]

This is how I taught myself amigurumi. I used blanket yarn and a ig hook!

[@PoshCrochetPatterns]

This is terrific Robin! I believe I'm going to make this for my new Grandbaby 😊❤️ Can't wait to watch your tutorial.

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much!😀

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Love it ! This octopus is adorable btw 💕

[@HookedbyRobin]

😃🐙

[@OxylSketch]

I love how the yarns called ‘super chunky’

[@HookedbyRobin]

😃🧶

[@nya-linbrooksmendez6735]

I haven't done this for amigurumi, but I've done it when crocheting and it rings true. When you do the same patterns, but with different yarn and/or different hook size. The project does get larger😋.

[@HookedbyRobin]

Exactly Nya-Lin.😃🧶

[@justpeachy1217]

This was the same way I made my scarf so much faster! Cool to know that this applies with other projects as well

[@evelynmartin3327]

I was literally about to send you this and ask if you made little octopuses too, but it was you that posted lol!! P. S super cute

[@HookedbyRobin]

😅

[@natasha343]

I've been desperately looking for somthing that would use 3 balls of bernat blanket yarn (I was dumb and didnt realize how much yardage you actually needed for a blanket!) This is perfeeeeeect!! Thank you ♡

[@Lisareads72]

Better to buy too much though than not enough! 😊

[@McMerlin11]

This actually helps A TON, thank you

[@HookedbyRobin]

You are very welcome! So glad it's helpful!

[@gramcracker2023]

Robin, thank you so much for this pattern. My 11 yr old grandson and I made it in two different yarns, with two different hooks with totally different yet awesome results. Thanks again.

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re so welcome and I love that!😃🐙

[@gramcracker2023]

@@HookedbyRobin ❤️

[@miintyxoink]

Finally someone else who uses flutterby yarn!! It is so soft and lovely to use ❤

[@HookedbyRobin]

It is, perfect for Amigurumi!😃🐙

[@roo581]

You can also change how big the starter circle is and how many times you increase your circle

[@HookedbyRobin]

🐙

[@XLLA_]

Finally someone that uses flutterby yarn. Its so good

[@HookedbyRobin]

It is!😃🧶

[@Hanisbooknook]

This worked wonders I made a pattern with Bernat blanked yarn and it was HUGE with the recommended hook and I just decided to try to go down three sizes and it came out perfect!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Yay! Amazing. 😃🐙

[@caitlinnathanie]

Thank you so much! I wanted to make a bigger plushie but then I thought, I had to double the pattern. This makes so much sense❤️

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re welcome Caitlin, I’m glad it helps.😃🐙

[@amietheslothmaster3597]

OMG your giant octopus is so flipping cute!!

[@HookedbyRobin]

He's HUGE and really heavy too 😂🐙

[@amietheslothmaster3597]

I have a question, if I bought one ball of big fluffy yarn, would that be enough for the big octopus?

[@HookedbyRobin]

I used 2 and a half balls of the SUPER fat yarn (the Cygnet Scrumpaclious) with a 9mm Hook - for the 2 smaller ones, 1 ball is enough 🙂

[@amietheslothmaster3597]

Thanks!

[@mimilikeschips__]

The smile is everything

[@HookedbyRobin]

😃🐙

[@SiimplyElle]

I like the big one most! But it probably took a lot of fill so i might just make the middle one instead

[@HookedbyRobin]

Still just as cute! 😃🐳

[@SiimplyElle]

@@HookedbyRobin :)

[@brookeramos6238]

A LIFESAVER is what you are!!! I've got an octo pattern but I've only got jumbo yarn (& I'm fresh out of patience to find the *exact* yarn it recommends LOL), let's see how big this baby can be!! 😅 *someone send help* 😮❤😅

[@HookedbyRobin]

Let me know how big you make it Brooke!😃

[@maskichef]

my Tako chan lives in Tokyo since Monday. His mom loves him. She says he's therapeutic :)

[@HookedbyRobin]

🥰🐙

[@Ficrochet]

Omg so big but is cute ❤❤

[@HookedbyRobin]

Mega cute!!😃

[@holafishingtonpancakes4785]

Could you post a video showing the appropriate hook sizes to yarn sizes or vice versa?? 😁❤

[@JoB-fz4uy]

THANK YOU

[@Eleanora890]

So helpful! Ty! Btw… that’s adorbzzz!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you! 🥰 The biggest one is: 2 and a half balls of Cygnet Scrumpaclious with a 9mm Hook.

[@asimrizwan6057]

This is adorable😍😍😍😍

[@artisfun6587]

Thank you so much, I absolutely love the pattern❤.

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re so welcome!🥰🤗

[@bashatie-z8e]

Omg they r soooo cute!!!

[@i2010mac]

If I show this to my kids I’ll have to make the super thick ones 🫶🏻

[@HookedbyRobin]

Cuteeeee! 🐙😀

[@minhos_lostairfryer6817]

Can you do a tutorial on how to crochet a amigurumi Apple that would mean so much and thank you ☺️😃

[@piqqia]

also, another way to make it bigger is:
1st, 6 single crochets into the magic circle
then keep increasing for a few rounds until you like the size

[@lanavanaardt357]

I love the pattern

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you Lana! 🥰

[@briannabedford5863]

but what if i want the same texture and look for both? cuz i don’t like how the yarn is noticeably different.

[@gothambatbrat]

Learned this the hard way 😂

[@HookedbyRobin]

Opps! 😂

[@h34v3nz4]

This is gonna help so much thank you! 😁

[@HookedbyRobin]

You are so welcome 🥰🧶

[@guitarukeleleisaiahjordand8293]

Can you crohet a unicorn 🦄

[@hazelatienza7928]

How much yarn did the big ones need though? 🙈 I've made my own octopus, too and it's all thanks to you! 💜

[@HookedbyRobin]

Hi Hazel, HUGE octopus: 2 and a half balls of Cygnet Scrumpaclious with a 9mm Hook. 🐙🤗

[@sadiemcentee]

@@HookedbyRobin you don’t know how many meters that was, do you? Sorry for the inconvenience.

[@HeaTHeR45x]

@@HookedbyRobin is that the arctic blue or the aquatic yarn?

[@deeznut5021]

Awww! What a cute octopus!

[@HookedbyRobin]

😀🥰

[@shirleysevilla2242]

Oye amiga Eres increíble con esos pulpos reversibles Ojalá que me enseñes tanto a mí Por cierto Hola soy Shirley

[@HookedbyRobin]

Hola Shirley, puedes aprender a hacer el pulpo aquí: czcams.com/video/vsff0giJSbM/video.htmlsi=57DqQg4W57I7DF7j
😀🐙

[@aelacross8015]

Omg so cute!! Can’t wait to make a giant one for my son!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Yay! 😃🧶

[@TheBudgetingIntrovert]

I’m trying to get into this but was struggling with sizes. Also how to sew the parts together. Thank you for this first step

[@HookedbyRobin]

I’m glad it helps Estelle! 😃🐙

[@robiya2369]

Ваууу так круто получился я тоже хочу себе. 💙💙💜💜💚

[@HookedbyRobin]

😃🐙

[@craftybeeshomestead1050]

So cute! Can't wait to make!

[@HookedbyRobin]

😃😃

[@Shelleejae]

What an innovative idea!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you Michele!😃

[@wonderland1330]

Thank you for the advice surely it's useful for a beginner like me 😊

[@betsysears3027]

Love these octopus variations
Thank you for your easy and wonderful tip

[@georgiemoran4442]

So adorable

[@LVXMagick]

Well that's intelligent! I'm still new at crocheting period so hadn't thought of this. Thanks!🙏

[@HookedbyRobin]

I am so pleased it has helped! 😃🧶

[@kristensmagicalcreations]

I love those!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you Kristen!😃🐙

[@elaine4742]

U can also add more stitches or row😊

[@whoknowsveda]

For me personally, the tiniest one is the perfect size!

[@HookedbyRobin]

😃🐙

[@collector126]

It's so cute ❤

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you!😃🥰

[@dhaniaasilah263]

Thank you 😍😍😍😍

[@laurahaney1592]

Awesome! You have amazing videos!!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Aw thank you so much Laura!

[@justme11813]

What yarn and weight do you use for your amigurumi? Because I love how thick the yarn looks! Also, you did an amazing job on all of those!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you!😀 Small octopus: 1 ball of Cygnet Chunky with a 4mm Hook.
Medium octopus: 1 ball of James Brett Flutterby with a 6mm Hook.
HUGE octopus: 2 and a half balls of Cygnet Scrumpaclious with a 9mm Hook.

[@lucyallan13]

Omg flutterby yarn I love that brand so much finally I've found someone who likes that brand to 😅

[@HookedbyRobin]

Yesss!🥰🥳

[@munireozgun2286]

The bigger the better wuhuuu❤

[@HookedbyRobin]

😃🐙

[@josiekeating2396]

Yes Tx sooo much

[@HookedbyRobin]

You are very welcome! 😀🐙

[@DeffNotGaby]

Make the next video on where to buy it!!!

[@HookedbyRobin]

You can make your own!😀 I think some people sell them on Etsy too.

[@chainedspirit]

This is awesome!

[@aubiereese4453]

This is great! I’m glad I found this before starting my stuffy 🤪🌼🙏

[@jess0_7]

I’m all for making bigger the better and running out of yarn 😂😂😂 the octopus is one of the best designs I’ve done

[@HookedbyRobin]

It is super cute isn’t it? I still have the biggest one.😃🐙

[@katsukibakugo9536]

Thank you. I want to make both a small frog and a big frog but I didn’t know how to change the size lol, Tysm!🤍

[@angelicaparker7844]

Está hermoso! Just lovely! ❤️💜

[@kennadienielsen5882]

thank you this was very helpful

[@HookedbyRobin]

You're so welcome! 😃

[@MusicGal672]

I’m currently making a giant octopus with Marriner super chunky and an 8mm hook!

[@AntonioGG2-8420]

I love it. Keep up the good 👍.

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much!😃🧶

[@savannah138]

Thank you this is so helpful! Loving the amigurimi tutorials hope you make more there so easy to follow and fun to make

[@midnightmoon489]

Thank u this helped so much!

[@zainab._.13]

Can you please tell the crochet hook size you used for the middle and big one?

[@HookedbyRobin]

Small octopus: 1 ball of Cygnet Chunky with a 4mm Hook
Medium octopus: 1 ball of James Brett Flutterby with a 6mm Hook
HUGE octopus: 2 and a half balls of Cygnet Scrumpaclious with a 9mm Hook

[@crochetmethisakarebeccabis7771]

Love them!

[@HookedbyRobin]

🐙🐙🐙🥰

[@Kosaliax]

So adorablee

[@alistockford4840]

Thank you so much for this.

[@HookedbyRobin]

🥰

[@Crazycatlady-inTennessee]

I love this!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you Carol!🥰

[@comepaintwithme6575]

Very helpful thank you 😊

[@MasiMogol]

So cute.love it

[@estherdavis851]

Have you ever made an Axolotl?

[@HookedbyRobin]

Hi Esther, I haven't im afraid. x

[@mariaparra8820]

What is the size of the eyes for each one of the octopuses?

[@HookedbyRobin]

I used 10mm for the small, 15mm for the middle and 24mm for the giant one 🙂

[@sherylpana2785]

Can you do panda?

[@evlyn3442]

Nice...wanted to learn to do this while I'm lockdown at home due to this pandemic.....

[@TraciKReacts]

I'm curious when you do the largest size, what size eyes do you use?

[@HookedbyRobin]

Hi Traci, I can’t remember off the top of my head I’m afraid but you can use any size. No right or wrong.😃🐙

[@sybillekawi5345]

Super cute, Im just about to finish with a small octopus and now I want a huge one. What size eyes did you use for the biggest one?

[@HookedbyRobin]

I used 24mm eyes got the huge one 😀

[@masannaferns08]

This is so adorable!!❤️
I'm going to try this out!!
May i know what type of yarn did you use from the biggest octopus?

[@HookedbyRobin]

I used Cygnet Scrumpalicious

[@masannaferns08]

@@HookedbyRobin Thank you 😊 ❤️

[@kawaii_nyan]

I do this alllll the time

[@diocelinamoreno5356]

Awesome just the answer I was looking for thank you so much for sharing you are amazing 👏

[@inayah9209]

Is one roll of yarn enough for the largest size??

[@HookedbyRobin]

Hi, Largest octopus: 2 and a half balls of Cygnet Scrumpaclious with a 9mm Hook.🐙

[@NirmalaDevi-ox8id]

I liked the to crochet the octopus💟💟💟👍👍👍👌👌👌

[@pamelamoo5306]

This will be extremely helpful. I have taught myself to crochet via CZcams and a great follower of your channel. I was ask if I could make a bee 🐝 “Oh yes” said me. 12 bee faces later I got something that resembled a bee slightly !!! My mistake was following the large bee pattern on small hook and thinner yarn for the small bee. Can I ask do you magnify your stitches as when you make a magic ring and put in 6 single crochets and then pull the ring slightly closed and go into the first stitch it’s looks much bigger than mine even using the same yarn and the correct hook ?
Do you know of a pattern for a Jaffa cake please?
Thank you for your time and patience.
Best wishes

[@HookedbyRobin]

It could just be a tension issue - everybody crochets slightly differently and so sometimes stitches can appear bigger / smaller / more stretched etc, I wouldn't worry too much if your overall product looks similar! So glad this short has helped you! 🥰

[@Brandy_sk8]

Thanks this really helps 😊😊

[@HookedbyRobin]

I’m glad it helps, they are so cute!😃

[@EvelynWn]

I'm assuming it works in reverse too? Using a small hook and a sport weight would make a super cute baby octopus?

[@HookedbyRobin]

Yep! 😀

[@gilmavaldez3380]

This is so useful Because I am trying to make a stitch head so yeah like a pillow or stuffed animal and I wanted to be really big so this is useful. Thank you.

[@HookedbyRobin]

You're welcome, I am glad it helped!😀

[@lizaesthx4883]

i do crochet as well! and i have youtube tutorials it’s so much fun!

[@A1_Irina]

thank you!

[@HookedbyRobin]

You're welcome!😀

[@pixiestyxxx5513]

oh damn, this is genius!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you! 🥰🧶