Make a magic ring
Chain 1
Work 10 single crochets into the ring
Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet
Chain 1
Work 2 single crochets in each stitch around
Join with a slip stitch
Chain 1
Work 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then 2 single crochets in the next stitch; repeat around
Join with a slip stitch
Chain 1
Work 2 single crochets in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches; repeat around
Join with a slip stitch
For each arm, count 4 stitches apart around the circle
Attach yarn at one point for the first arm
Chain 1
Single crochet in the next 2 stitches
Half double crochet in the next stitch
Double crochet in the next 2 stitches
Double crochet 2 together in the next 2 stitches
Double crochet in the next 2 stitches
Half double crochet in the next stitch
Single crochet in the next 2 stitches
Slip stitch to finish the arm
Repeat for the remaining 4 arms
Fasten off
Weave in ends
Stuff lightly if desired
Shape the arms evenly