Читать книгу The Danish Octo Book: How to make comforting crochet toys for babies - the official guide - Литагент HarperCollins USD, Ю. Д. Земенков, Koostaja: Ajakiri New Scientist - Страница 6

Foreword

An Octo is a small, colourful crocheted or knitted octopus. An Octo can give comfort and security to a newborn baby, perhaps because its long tentacles are reminiscent of mum’s umbilical cord. Normally, Octos are given to premature babies on neonatal wards across Denmark. They are made and collected in large numbers by the Danish Octo Project (Spruttegruppen). They are, of course, suitable for all little ones – both newborns and older kids alike – and now you too can bring a child happiness by making and decorating your own Octo. Inside, you will find instructions showing you how to make both the crocheted and knitted versions, as well as the cutest little jellyfish. Just like the Octos, the jellyfish have tentacles that are perfect for snuggling up to and tugging on. This book also contains instructions for decorations and ideas on how to give your Octos their own unique personalities. If you’ve never crocheted before, this book is a crochet school that will show you how. Not only that, the book will tell you a bit about what the Octo club does, and how to get involved if you want to donate Octos. These lovely little toys really aren’t hard to make, so make yourself comfortable and let’s get started!