Crafty Intentions CROCHET PATTERN Porthole Tentacle pattern (printable PDF-file / 135 pages)

Developed by Megan Lapp aka Crafty Intentions, this pattern is for Porthole Tentacles! This pattern is written in U.S. terminology.

This pattern comes with instructions to make Porthole Tentacles! This pattern includes instructions for a Large Porthole Tentacle, a Medium Porthole Tentacle, and a Small Porthole Tentacle. The Large is made with crocheted suckers, the Medium and Small is made with Pony Beads. The Porthole uses an embroidery hoop for structure and this piece can be hung on the wall as a decoration. There is an optional “Splash” pattern for all 3 sizes. You can put more than one tentacle in a porthole if you want to. The Tentacles can, optionally, be wired. This pattern features clear step by step instruction with a lot of row-by-row photos. The gauge is not crucial to the pattern as long as the stitches are tight enough to hold stuffing.

This pattern is a total of 135 pages containing a full set of written instructions with photographic illustrations, and there are video tutorials for particular steps and stitches available on my YouTube channel. This Pattern consists of ONE PDF File, and the last 31 pages include 28 pages of Text-Only, Printer-Friendly instructions and 3 pages of the EU Safety and Compliance Document, but I strongly recommend you still refer to the photographic illustrations throughout the pattern if you have any questions.

This pattern is available in English.

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SIZE

A Large Porthole Tentacle from this pattern is 15.5 inches from tentacle tip to porthole base and 6 inches wide across the porthole. A Medium Porthole Tentacle from this pattern is 11 inches from tentacle tip to porthole base and 5 inches wide across the porthole. A Small Porthole Tentacle from this pattern is 9 inches from tentacle tip to porthole base and 3 inches wide across the porthole.

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SUPPLIES:

Yarn, in worsted weight, all amounts are approximate:
This pattern requires a range of 50 to 201 yards of worsted/medium/4 weight yarn, depending on size of
Tentacle/Porthole.
Large Tentacle:
Top Color: 46 yds
Bottom Color: 28 yds
Sucker Color: 45 yds
Large Porthole:
Background Color: 17 yds
Edging Color: 43 yds
Optional Splash:
Color 1: 8 yds
Color 2: 4 yds
Color 3: 4 yds
Color 4: 6 yds
Medium Tentacle:
Top Color: 24 yds
Bottom Color: 11 yds
Medium Porthole:
Background Color: 12 yds
Edging Color: 34 yds
Optional Splash:
Color 1: 10 yds
Color 2: 4 yds
Color 3: 5 yds
Color 4: 5 yds
Small Tentacle:
Top Color: 11 yds
Bottom Color: 8 yds
Small Porthole:
Background Color: 7 yds
Edging Color: 24 yds
Optional Splash:
Color 1: 3.5 yds
Color 2: 2.5 yds
Color 3: 3 yds
Color 4: 4 yds

G (4.0mm) Hook

Darning Needle

Fiberfill

Plastic Canvas

Embroidery Hoop (4”, 3”, or 2”)

Pony beads or similar (recommended 4mm hole) for Medium and Small Tentacles
Medium Tentacle: 42 or 29 beads per tentacle
Small Tentacle: 28 or 18 beads per tentacle

3 mm Hook (for Medium and Small Tentacles)

Optional Wire: Recommended 3mm sculpture or bonsai wire

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SKILL LEVEL

• suitable for Advanced skill level or above
• pattern contains clearly explained instructions for each round
• many step-by-step photos

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ADDITIONAL NOTES

This pattern has been tested!

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Crocheted and Designed by Megan Lapp, Photography and all Photo Editing by Lauren Lewis,
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All patterns can be crocheted by right-handed and left-handed crocheters without alteration. The photos will appear to be a mirror image of what a left-handed crocheter will make.

A finished item made from this pattern may include small parts or supplies that are not suitable for children under the age of 3.

© 2025 Megan Lapp, Crafty Intentions™. All rights reserved. This pattern is FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted (for sale or free) over the internet or offline. You can sell items made from this pattern, provided they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and you give credit to the designer. Please add the following lines to your item description and any item you are selling: “This item is handmade by (your name) from a design and pattern by Megan Lapp, Crafty Intentions™”.