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Crochet octopus for premature babies australia.
Cute with added benefits.
I used i love this cotton worsted weight yarn by hobby lobby 9 mm safety eyes.
One uk hospital is using crochet octopus softies as a way to help premature newborns thrive.
Octopus for a preemie tasmania the octopus was made by volunteers as part of a worldwide movement called.
Crocheters all around the world are making these cute creatures to accompany prematurely born children in hospitals.
Octopus for a preemie pattern.
Pinterest caroline zwaneveld according to the little aussie premmie foundation over 25 000 babies are born too soon every year in australia.
Octo project is a worldwide project that has crafters help preemies thrive by crocheting octopuses for babies in the nicu.
It s basic amigurumi all you need to know is some basic stitches and all the other stuff will be explained in the pattern.
The octo project as it is known is a volunteer service that creates the cuddly cuties for.
Written by anastasia on february 13 2017 posted in free patterns toys.
Crochet octopus toys are the perfect plush item to comfort prematurely born babies who have to spend their first days of life in the nicu.
Make this sweet octopus for preemies and give it away for the good cause.
The idea of using crocheted octopuses for premature babies started in europe supplied.
These stuffed crochet octopuses will make a great birthday and you can also give them an epic present to a mother to be.
The tentacles of the octopus resemble the umbilical cord and remind babies of the womb and comfort.
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Us c2 2 50 mm crochet hook did you know you can purchase my go to hooks on amazon 3 5 oz worsted weight cotton yarn.
Not too many years ago premature babies were placed in incubators and went without much human touch.
Also crochet the octopus plushies with cute hairstyles that will make the perfect huggable toy for all babies and you can also use the octopus amigurumi in gift giving.
Preterm or premature refers to birth before 37 weeks gestation and is the second leading cause of newborn death globally.
The concept of giving premature babies a crocheted octopus originated in a danish hospital in 2013.
Nearly eight percent of babies in australia are born prematurely each year.
Yes you read that right a crocheted octopus.
Octopus for preemie free crochet pattern video tutorial octo project.
Now we know that babies need the human touch to survive thrive and grow especially in their earliest days of life.
Here is what you will need.
Now specialists have discovered that snuggling up to the cozy tentacles of these crochet octopi.
