The Danish Octo Book: How to make comforting crochet toys for babies - the official guide. Литагент HarperCollins USD

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      First published by Thorsons 2017

      FIRST EDITION

      © Spruttegruppen/ForlagetAlvilda, Copenhagen 2017

      English translation © Michael Gallagher

      Instructions © Mia Clément, Jeanette Bøgelund & Josefine Hagen Solgaard (p. 16 of print book); Signe Damtoft Siersbæk & Mia Clément (p. 18); Jeanette Bøgelund Bentzen (pp. 20–3); Tina Hougaard Friis (pp. 27–33)

      Photographs © Jonas Holm Hansen (pp. 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 32, 34, 36, 37, 39); Kenny Højlund Tang, Mia Carlseng & Jane Pedersen (p. 7); Birgitta Gärtner & Johnnie McCoy (pp. 12, 13, 14, 15); Aleksandra Szymaniec (p. 17); Jeanette Bøgelund (pp. 21, 22, 23); Tina Hougaard Friis (pp. 28, 30, 31, 33)

      Text design by Lonnie Hamburg/Imperiet & Kat·Art

      Cover layout design © HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd 2017

      Cover photographs © Lonnie Hamburg/Impeviet (Octos); Shutterstock (baby)

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      Source ISBN:9780008268176

      Ebook Edition © October 2017 ISBN: 9780008268183

      Version 2017-09-14

      Contents

       Cover

       Title Page

Copyright

Foreword

The Danish Octo Project

Why newborns love Octos

       The world’s best Octos!

       Before you start …

       Crochet school!

       How to crochet an Octo

       How to make a crocheted jellyfish

       How to knit an Octo

       Faces

       Other accessories and decorations

       Octo-tips!

       Can I make Octos for the Danish Octo Project?

       Thanks

       About the Publisher

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!