What age is this origami Squid for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “いか”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami SquidいかSquid

A squid with triangle fins on top. It is quick to make from the kite base.

3 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

左右のかどを合わせて半分に折り、折りすじをつける
Fold in half, left to right, and unfold.
下の2つのふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the two bottom edges to the center line.
下の先を、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom point behind.
できあがり！目と、足の線をかいたら、いかのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes and the lines for the arms. Your squid is done!

Fun fact

いかの足は 10本。そのうち 2本はとくべつに長くて、えものをつかまえるのに使います。

A squid has ten arms. Two of them are extra long and help it catch food.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Squid for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “いか”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.