Yarn Octopus
Simple craft project to make a yarn octopus
Some of my favorite crafts are those that I made as a child. One of
these is the yarn octopus. It's whimsical, fun and similar to a stuffed
animal. This project will occupy little hands, yet is not messy.
The basic
project requires a tennis ball, scissors and yarn. Cut 36 strands of
yarn, each measuring 30 inches. Lay the strands side by side, with the
ends even. Take another piece of yarn and tie the 36 strands together at
the middle. Place the tennis ball at the knot, used to tie the strands
together. Arrange the strands of yarn so they fall evenly around the
ball, covering with yarn. Take another piece of yarn and fasten the
strands securely at the bottom of the ball. You have just created the
octopus' head.
Divide the
loose strands, dangling beneath the ball, into eight bunches. Braid each
of these bunches to create the octopus' legs, and fasten each leg's end
with a short piece of yarn. Decorate the octopus' face as desired, using
yarn or glue and scraps of fabric.
