Hello! My name is Cuddles! I am soft and adorable and waiting to meet my new mommy! You can make me so quickly and simply by following this easy Instructable!

Step 1: Supplies Needed

17-inch wooden cutting board

1/2 skein of any color yarn

pillow stuffing

scissors

rubber bands

felt

plastic eyes (optional)

glue

Step 2: Wind the Yarn

Wind your yarn lengthwise on the cutting board.

Step 3: Cut the Yarn

Cut along the top of the rolled yarn. Grab the top of the yarn in your hand. Tie a rubber band about 2 inches down. Cut a 4-inch piece of yarn. Tie the yarn to cover the rubber band.

Step 4: The Stuffing

Cut or pull off a 3-inch ball of the stuffing. Place inside and under the yarn against the rubber band.

Step 5: Making the Head

Cover the stuffing with the yarn. Use a rubber band to tie under the stuffing forming the head. Cut a 4-inch piece of yarn. Tie it over the rubber band.

Step 6: Cut the Bottom

Cut through the bottom of the yarn. Divide the yarn in half.

Step 7: Dividing the Yarn

Divide each half into 3 equal sections.

Step 8: Braid Each Section

Braid each section forming 6 legs. Tie the bottom of each leg about 2-inches from the end with a rubber band. Cut 6 4-inch pieces of yarn. Tie the yarn pieces over the rubber bands to cover.

Step 9: Add Eyes

Snap the eye pieces together. If you prefer, you can cut felt eyes to use instead of the plastic eyes.

Step 10: Add the Mouth

Cut a thin mouth out of the felt. Glue the eyes and the mouth onto the head.

Step 11: All Finished!

So quickly you have an adorable octopus! Your child will love cuddling with it!!!

Introduction: Make "Cuddles" the Octopus!