Free Intermediate Craft Toy Pattern for Kids

Easy enough to make with a child, this clever octopus is a great way to practice making braids. There's no knitting or crocheting! Be creative and use a favorite color of yarn and trims.

Material Notes

Don’t forget to pick up the finishing touches for your project! Take a look at the list of supplies you’ll need that aren’t included in your kit.

Kit does not include:

• Two ½” wiggly eyes

• 12” of 1”-wide pre-gathered lace for collar

• ¾ yd of ¾” wide ribbon for hair bow

• 4 yds of ¼” wide ribbon for legs and neck trim

• 2½” diameter Styrofoam® ball for head

• 12” x 24” piece of heavy cardboard

• Tissue paper

• Small amount of hot pink or red felt

• Hot glue gun

• Pencil