Behold. My very first crochet project. An amigurumi octopus. Small, blue, and slightly unhinged… just like its maker. This little sea gremlin came to life using a free octopus crochet pattern by Mariska Vos (click here for pattern). All credit where credit is due, because this pattern gently held my hand while I questioned all my life choices. I used Scheepjes Catona yarn in my beloved “Tropic” blue, because if I’m going to wrestle yarn for the first time, it might as well feel like a holiday. The color screams ocean vibes, summer mood, and “I definitely knew what I…