I love all cephalopods and the octopus needed an aquatic friend.
This squid can sit by itself without weights and is large enough to make a good snuggle buddy for a small child.

Related Children’s Books: Squid and Octopus: Friends for Always, Sid the Squid: and the Search for the Perfect Job, and Here There Be Monsters: The Legendary Kraken and the Giant Squid.

Materials:
~ 2 Blue Safety Eyes 15 mm
(Not for children under the age of 3.)
~ 1 Skein “White” Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
~ 1 Skein “Gold” Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
~ Polyfill
~ Scissors
~ US size F (3.75 MM) hook
~ Tapestry Needle

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