I used 20mm eyes and placed them with 11 stitches between the posts.

2nd Jumbo Octopus Super Bulky Baby Yellow *fluffy* yarn 11/K/6.5mm hook

Finished! Approx 4 hrs worked!

Ruffle in Seafoam

Omitted rnds 16&17 due to yarn shortage Will make ruffle of arms in another color For single-color octopus, will need moat of 1 skein if Bernat Blanket.

Progress to Red 6 Bernet Blanket in Dusty Blue K/11/6.5mm hook