How to Make a Yarn Octopus
Wrap the yarn around your arm about 50 times., Tie a piece of string around the head. , Separate the string ends on the other end into eight sections. , Braid or finger weave each section., Stick wobbly eyes on the octopus's head or make some yarn...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wrap the yarn around your arm about 50 times.
Start by holding the beginning of the yarn with your palm, and then wrap it around your elbow.
After that's completed, wrap it back to your palm.
Your arm should be in a right angled head by wrapping the yarn around your thumb.
Hold it in place with your other four fingers. -
Step 2: Tie a piece of string around the head.
,, Once the braid reaches the end, tie a piece of yarn in a bow or square knot around it. ,, -
Step 3: Separate the string ends on the other end into eight sections.
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Step 4: Braid or finger weave each section.
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Step 5: Stick wobbly eyes on the octopus's head or make some yarn eyes to attach.
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Step 6: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Start by holding the beginning of the yarn with your palm, and then wrap it around your elbow.
After that's completed, wrap it back to your palm.
Your arm should be in a right angled head by wrapping the yarn around your thumb.
Hold it in place with your other four fingers.
,, Once the braid reaches the end, tie a piece of yarn in a bow or square knot around it. ,,
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