giant squid-coloured embroidery thread (we used DMC thread and the colours you need are on the pattern, but you can also choose your own colours) cross-stitch fabric (we used Aida 14 count fabric) an ...
An electron-microscopy image of the cross-section of a squid sucker ring's teeth ... we can see a tooth cut in half, ...
Cut squid down the center so that it will open out flat. Use a sharp knife to score shallow diagonal cuts in a criss-cross pattern on the inside surface. Cut scored squid into 6cm x 2cm pieces.