Juniper the Jellyfish is a fun amigurumi project that your little one is sure to love! You can make this jellyfish to comfort a preemie, NICU baby, or newborn infant, as the coils remind babies of the umbilical cord, which can help calm them. This jellyfish can also serve as a fun play toy for children, as decor in a kids room, or as part of a mobile in a sea-themed nursery! This handmade gift is perfect for birthdays, baby showers, craft fairs, and more! Easily customize your jellyfish by using different colors and adding embellishments!
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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.
Jellyfish Baby Crochet Mobile
This free pattern from Lalylala features a simple yet beautiful jellyfish pattern that is intended to be a baby's mobile. Crochet it with soft gentle colors for a mobile for a calming night's sleep or bright bold colors for an energized playtime toy.
Size: diameter of 7 cm (3 inch) and a total lenght of approx. 20 cm (8 inch)
Nicky the NICU Jellyfish Crochet Pattern
Jump into crocheting this funky jellyfish and sprinkle some fun vibes around! It's a great pick-me-up project that ends with you snagging a squishy, colorful pal or gifting a grin to someone special.
Crochet Octopus Pattern - Good For All Babies
This crochet designer points out that while the crochet octopus is particularly good for NICU preemies, it's also a good toy for other babies as well. It promotes motor development and sensory stimulation, which every baby benefits from.
Large Whale Toy Crochet Animal
This crochet pattern is a great place to start because the finished product is a large, 45cm long stuffed whale toy. While this project requires a little more time than a traditional amigurumi project, it is well worth the effort and would make an excellent gift for children.
If you're planning a family staycation this summer, this handmade crochet children's toy would make an excellent travel companion that also doubles as a pillow for those long car rides.
