- Designed by: Denise Karg
This lovely octopus by Denise Karg is a very colorful and happy creature. As you can see on the photo below, Elli is made with a gorgeous, velvet, pink yarn, however feel free to change the colors to your liking. It's not suitable for children under 3 years.
Photo is by Denise Karg / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on schachenmayr.com, or read more about it on Ravelry
TagsEmil, 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.
Free Crochet Octopus Pattern for Preemies
When Cheryl learned about how crochet octopuses were helping preemies, she wanted to contribute. However, she didn't love any of the crochet octopus patterns out there. That's why she created her own. It has a slightly oval head, which is true to the real creature. She also has some great notes in the article about using safety eyes and checking for specific requirements at the hospital where you donate.
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.
Velvet Bunny Amigurumi
This velveteen bunny born as a part of my amigurumi adventure. This year I'm focusing to learn how to crochet/design amigurumi patterns. I realized the velvet yarn is perfect for making amigurumi. It has that felted texture to make cute and cuddly animals. Velvet bunny amigurumi perfect for gift giving to the bunny lover in your life. He is so soft and squishy! Well, I need to say, I'm not an expert on crochet amigurumi designing. I just start to learn how to crochet and designing these beautiful and creative creatures. I thought it is hard. NO… If you already have an experience crocheting amigurumi, I hope you can do it better than me.
Click here for free crochet pattern
Crochet Hook H/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight (3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge 16 sc x 15 rows = (4” x 4”) with H-8, 5mm crochet hook.
Finished Size 13.5″ tall
Crochet Octopus Free Pattern - No Eyes Required
If you want to avoid the issue of safety eyes altogether, then one option is to forgo the eyes entirely. They aren't necessary to make a cute crochet octopus. Lilla Bjorn Crochet used this pattern and explains why she chose a no-eyes design. The pattern is by Anastasia Popova of Crochet for Babies.
Preemie Crochet Octopus Free Pattern
This free crochet octopus pattern is unique from the others because the designer provides you with three different ways to finish off the toy. This allows you to create several different styles, which is fun for you as the creator and also makes the gift a little more special for the family.
Free Crochet Octopus Pattern - UK Terms
Crochet octopus toys were first used in hospitals in the UK. In fact, many of the groups that accept donations are there as well. If you're used to working with UK crochet terms, then this pattern will suit you well.
