Rainbow Octopus Pattern

I am  finally publishing some of my patterns.  Here is one that is fast and easy!  Enjoy!

Rainbow Octopus

Using worsted weight yarn and size 4 double pointed needles, CO4

Row 1: Knit

Row 2: (k1m1) 4 times (8)

Row 3: Knit

Row 4: (k1m1) 8 times (16)

Row 5: Knit

Row 6: (k2m1) 8 times (24)

Row 7: Knit

Row 8: (k3m1) 8 times (32)

Row 9: Knit

Row 10: (k4m1) 8 times (40)

Rows 11 to 13: Knit

Row 14: (k5m1) 8 times (48)

Rows 15 to 17: Knit

Row 18: (k6m1) 8 times (56)

Rows 19 to 21: Knit

Row 22: (k7m1) 8 times (64)

Rows 23 to 28: Knit

Row 29:  (k6 k2tog) 8 times (56)

Row 30: Knit

Row 31: (k5 k2tog) 8 times (48)

Row 32: Knit

Row 33: (k2 k2tog) 12 times (36)

Rows 34- 43: Knit

Row 44: k3 k2tog,  (k7 k2tog) 5 times , k4 (32)

LEGS

K4 on separate needle in the following way: K3, kfb alternately on last stitch until there are 8 stitches on the needle.  Divide evenly between 2 needles, work knitting in the round until leg measures about 6 inches.   To end leg, k2tog 4 times (4), then k2tog 2 times (2), bind off with tapestry needle. 

Repeat this 7 more times to get 8 legs total.

FINISHING

Stuff the octopus body and legs, making sure to stuff the legs in a way that forms curling shapes.   Using tapestry needle and yarn, sew through the edge stitches of each leg at the base of the body twice around, pull tight, knot, and weave in ends of yarn.  Sew button eyes.  Hug.