Ollie the Octopus

Over the last month or so while stuck in bed, I came up with the idea of doing the nursery in a nautical theme.  I like navy and gray together and thought it would be fun.  Most of the plans would have to wait.  But crocheting a lovie, now that was something I could do!

I spent a long time searching sea creature crochet patterns online and after quite a bit of no luck (also could be read as "I was being too picky!) I decided to try my hand at making up my own.  I wanted an octopus and had a picture in my head of how I wanted it to be.  Besides, I had/have plenty of time to kill. 

So that's how Ollie came to be!  I finished him yesterday and am quite happy with how he turned out.  I only pulled out and restarted a couple parts.  It was a fun process.  

Todd, noticing me wondering what in the world to do next, suggested I make Ollie a little starfish buddy.  That sounds like a good plan to me!  Though I might have to send him out tomorrow for some orange yarn!