How to make a toy yarn octopus doll. This wool soft toy requires braids and knots, but no sewing. A great starting craft project, this tutorial shows how to make a yarn gift for a loved one. Great for Valentine's Day! Little in this project is critical, use what's to hand!

Materials:
- Assorted yarn (we used four different colors)
- Ping pong ball (approximately 1.6" diameter)
- Scotch tape (or equivalent matt finish sticky tape - NOT shiny)
- Black and white felt
- Clear fabric glue
- Optional heart shaped craft frame (not needed for the toy itself)

Tools:
- Sheet of card, maybe 22" long
- Scissors
- Twist ties
- Black and white marking pens/pencils
- Two different sized buttons (maybe ⅝" and ⅜" diameters)