Meet Emil, the cute preemie octopus crochet pattern. If you’re looking for a fun Crochet for Charity pattern, Emil is scientifically proven to soothe premature babies in the hospital.

According to Randi Palm, U.S. Project Ambassador for Octopus for a Preemie, “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.”

Only single crochet stitches are used throughout the pattern, making it an easy project for beginners. Guidelines on size and construction are given to ensure you can donate your completed octopus to charity. Use up your scrap yarn while giving back with this printable PDF pattern.

PATTERN DETAILS
• Follows recommended size and construction for donation
• Beginner-friendly
• Only single crochets, increases and decreases.
• US crochet notations
• Illustrated step-by-step photos

MATERIALS
• 2.5 mm / US B1 crochet hook
• Fingering weight cotton yarn: For one octopus you need about 56 m / 61 yd of yarn.
• Tapestry needle

All my patterns are in English, using standard knitting and crochet terms but with tons of step by step pictures and more detailed explanations to make sure they are extra easy to follow even if you’re not a knit/crochet expert.