Patterns Written In US Terms

RND 4: (Hdc dec next 2 sts, hdc next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.  (15 sts)
RND 5: (Hdc dec next 2 sts, hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.  (10 sts)
RND 6: (Hdc dec next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.  (5 sts)
RND 7: Hdc next st, (hdc dec next 2 sts) twice, sl st top beg hdc, fasten off.  (3 sts)
-make 8.
PUTTING THE OCTO-SLINKY TOGETHER:
Remove the metal Slinky Juniors from their boxes.  Because they are made of metal there will be a small metal band that holds the cut ends to the 1st ring of the Slinky.  With wire cutters, remove this band by cutting the Slinky just past it.  Do on both ends and to all 8 of the Slinkys.
Stuff the Octo-Slinky firmly to about rnd 18.  With the cut end of one Slinky insert bet a st on last rnd of Octo-Slinky and screw in several rings.  Sew the rings that are on the reverse side of the toy to hold.  (See photo.)  Rep will all 8 of the Slinkys leaving about 2-3 sts bet ea one.
Stuff the rest of the way and sew bottom to opening, easing to fit.
For ea tentacle place tentacle bottom on free end of Slinkys and sew as you did on the body.  Sew a tentacle top to each bottom stuffing as you sew.
Using the patterns provided cut out the eyes, mouth and flowers and glue to the toy’s face.

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