A knitted Octopus with a Satin Ribbon Bow Tie

1   Knit approx. 12 meters of knitted tube on a knitting mill, equivalent to approx. One ball of wool.

2   Shape a ball from approx. 25 g polyester stuffing for the octopus's head.

3   Wrap wool around the ball of polyester stuffing until the white polyester stuffing is completely covered. You will need approx. 25 g of wool for an 8 cm diameter ball.

4   Secure the end with a yarn needle.

5   Cut the knitted tube into 15 pieces each measuring approx. 80 cm. Arrange them in a row and sew the pieces of knitted tube together in the same row of stitches ensuring a uniform finish. Start from the middle.

6   Sew a 15 cm section together in the middle. Secure and trim.

7   Arrange the knitted tube section around the ball and secure with a piece of wool.

8   Sew the knitted tube section together in the sides, covering the ball completely.

9   Trim the octopus' arms to the same length. Pick up the four stitches at the ends of all of the pieces of knitted tube using a yarn needle. Secure the ends.

10   Plait the octopus's arms.

11   Sew the three ends together with a yarn needle so the plait doesn't unravel.

12   Sew on wooden buttons for the eyes.

13   Tie satin ribbon around the octopus's neck.