How to crochet an octopus?

To raise awareness for World Prematurity Day, UK Poole Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is calling upon avid crocheters to help create crocheted octopus toys for all premature babies in the hospital. read more

• 5mm crochet hook (UK 6, US H/8) • Scraps of black and white felt • Fabric glue • Soft toy stuffing • Tapestry needle. Abbreviations: Chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), double crochet (dc), stitch(es) (st(s)), double crochet 2 stitches together (dc2tog), repeat (rep), space(s) (sp(s)). Step 1 Ch4, sl st into the first ch to form a ring. read more