Mood octopus crochet
Emil, the Preemie Crochet Octopus
Meet Emil, the cute preemie octopus crochet pattern. Do you crochet for charity? Have you heard about preemie octopus before? They're cute little amigurumi octopus (or jellyfish) suffed toys. Yes, they are adorable but that's not all. Scientific research has shown they actually help preemies get better. “The purpose of the crocheted octopuses is to promote comfort and development for the pre-term babies while in the hospital. The tentacles of the soft octos mimic the feel of the umbilical cord in their tiny hands and have been found to soothe the babies and help prevent them from pulling on wires and tubes.” Octopus for a Preemie-US Project Ambassador Randi Palm of Lonsdale Emil is an easy, beginner-friendly plush crochet octopus pattern. Only single crochet stitches are used throughout the pattern. Guidelines on size and construction were followed to be sure you can donate your crochet octopus to charity.
The Color Octopus Free Crochet Pattern
So, here is a tiny octopus in a myriad versions of color and of mood. Moreover, just like the real thing, each one is slightly difterent, reflective of the real one's ability to change shapes, colors and textures.
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Kawaii Octopus Amigurumi Free Patterns
Additionally, here is a pattern for a tiny octopus for those of us who are into psychedelic styling. After all, this dizzying variety of colors would not look out of place at a disco inside a caledoscope!
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Crochet Octopus Free Pattern
This free crochet octopus pattern was recommended in a Martha Stewart article about how these plush toys help preemies. The pattern is available in both US and UK crochet terms. This toy uses crochet eyes so you don't have to worry about safety eyes. Note that there aren't specific instructions for personalizing the octopus with accessories, but you can get some great inspiration from the photos.
