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Preemie Baby Octopus Toy Knitting Pattern Knitting Pattern

Preemie Baby Octopus Toy Knitting Pattern

  • Difficulty

    Beginner

  • Yarn Type

    Yarn Type

    DK / 8 ply

  • designer

    Designer

    Laura Telfer-Williams

  • Needle Size

    Needle Size

    US 2.5 / 3.0mm

  • Needle Type

    Needle Type

    Straight

  • Techniques

    Techniques

    Basic Shaping, knit, Purl

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What you need to know

Knit Laura Telfer-Williams' easy octopus toy for a premature baby.

At LKT HQ, we’re passionate about knitting for charity, especially when it comes to creating safe knitted toys for premature babies in hospital maternity wards. This adorable knitted octopus pattern is specially designed with NICU safety in mind. Its soft, coiled tentacles mimic the feel of an umbilical cord, giving premature babies something soothing to grasp—just like in the womb. This comforting design helps calm tiny hands and can reduce the risk of babies pulling on medical tubes and wires around them in the neonatal unit.

Sizing


Body: 9cm tall
Tentacles: 11cm long

What you need


Yarn: Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton DK, shades (A) 7202 Moonlight, (B) 7179 Flamingo, (C) 7178 Papaya (D) 7180 Coral, (E) 7174 Buttermilk, (F) 7193 Artichoke, (G) 7197 Blue Lagoon, (H) 7198 Azure, (I) 7185 Amethyst, 10g of each
Needles: 3mm
Crochet hook: 3mm
Safety toy stuffing
Embroidery thread: black, pink
Embroidery needle
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer


Laura Telfer-Williams is well-known for creating gorgeous toys. She has been crafting ever since she was small and we love her cute characters. If you enjoyed making this pattern, try Laura's Classic Tweed Teddy Bear pattern next.

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Techniques: Basic Shaping, knit, Purl

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