Preemie Baby Octopus Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Laura Telfer-Williams
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, knit, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

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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