Octopus Hat- child size- Crochet pattern- detailed PDF format

A crocheted Octopus Slouchy hat pattern in a child's size with unlimited avenues of color expression. Inspired by Natalie Allen-TheTwistedHatter. I've changed, modified, added to & incorporated my original ideas to make a children's option by reducing the size of the hat and arms, changing the stitch pattern of the sack, creating actual cup-like suckers, adding a more defined/detailed outlining of the arms/brim & vibrant jewel-tone eyes. The Slouchy part of the hat (sack/mantle) is light-weight and can be filled with a couple wadded up plastic grocery bags, stuffing/wadding or your own hair/dreads.

Terminology: U.S. terms
Hooks: U.S. sizes
Measurement: Imperial measurement
I consider this pattern an intermediate skill level, but totally doable for an enthusiatic beginner. Pattern is very detailed with many pictures and tons of notes with little tips, tricks & helpful hints to guide you through the process. Pattern also includes a very thorough Glossary, Definitions & Key to Abbreviations section that lists and defines all the stitches used throughout.

Size: Child size 18½“- 21” depending on your tension

Hooks: K/6.50mm, I/5.50mm, H/5.00mm, G/4.00mm/4.25mm, 00 steel/E/3.50mm, 0 steel/D/3.25mm
Yarn: approx. 20 oz of #4 medium/worsted/aran weight yarn (divvied up between the 5 main components of hat...sack, head cap, arms, borders/brow fringe & suckers)
Embroidery thread: approx. 8 pks of varying colors + 1 black & 1 white
Stuffing: for eyeballs
Yarn needle
Scissors