Amigurumi Squid

GAUGE:
Exact gauge is not important to this project

STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook

NOTES:
Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

BODY
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker upas each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around - 12 sts.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around - 18 sts.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts; rep from * around - 24 sts.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts; rep from * around - 30 sts.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts; rep from * around - 36 sts.
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts; rep from * around - 42 sts.
Rnds 8-17: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 18: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 5 sts; rep from * around - 36 sts.
Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 sts; rep from * around - 30 sts.
Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts; rep from * around - 24 sts.
Following package directions, attach safety eyes. Stuff piece.
Rnd 21: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around - 18 sts.
Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * around - 12 sts.
Rnd 23: (Sc2tog) around - 6 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd and gather tightly. Knot to secure.

TENTACLES (make 8)
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnds 3-10: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Stuff Tentacles and sew to Body. With red yarn, embroider straight stitch smile. Weave in ends.