Crochet Octopus for Preemies 2.0 - Octo Project by Anastasia Popova

[@elishayvar5039]

I have watched MANY clips on KZbin. This is one of the best if not the best. It is not a “learning to crochet” tutorial, it is a demo showing how to “crochet an octopus”. One can slow down the speed of a video as well as go backwards or forewards 10 seconds at a time, if you need to. (google will tell you how). This lady deserves 5 stars! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. I had no problem with the audio on my iPad, set at about 60%

[@tabathawilson4724]

Thank you for putting the writing on the screen for the pattern as you are doing it. I'm a visual learner and it really helps!

[@MrsSoapPeddlersHomestead]

I have tried a couple other tutorials on these but they do not even compare to yours! I can follow what you are doing so easily. Thank you so very much!

[@nunuaung2557]

This is my first toy after I've learned crochet but it's really easy to do for me. And I'll do as much as I can to donate to preemies. Thank you so much!!

[@mollymalone7777]

This is an amazing easy pattern!!! So happy I found this to make for premies. Thank u so much.❤️

[@ashtenreeavery]

Amazing first video, and very great instruction!! Not even being rude or sassy in saying this so please don't hate me: Friends...there is a pause feature, not a titled a beginner video but definitely could follow along and do per her wonderful instruction! I'm not a beginner but I still require a visual sometimes I just pause and catch up...or back track it and re-watch...it's all going to be ok! Yes it's a bit hard to hear, but we can see what she's doing! THANK YOU Anastasia for this; for your service in providing these resources for our tiny and mighty babies! I can't wait to make more! Wonderful video!

[@apcrochet9121]

Ashten, thank you so much for the wonderful comment!!

[@kellytmausufferer8905]

Thank you so much for your instructions. I am very new to crocheting. 2 weeks from struggling to make a base chain to just finishing off my 1st octopus.

[@leannefletcher1348]

Brilliant tutorial, thank you!! I've successfully crocheted my first octopus for my daughter :)

[@QTFAMKOL3]

Great tutorial! I am having so much fun crocheting these adorable octopuses! I plugged in my earphones to hear better, and it was perfect.

[@apcrochet9121]

Thank you so much for your comment and suggestion!!

[@KnitsOnIce]

Me too! I didn't want to bother my DH sitting in the same room so popped in earplugs and am having the best time. Happy Octopus-ing.

[@marycook4190]

Jennifer Kolodsick 5,q

[@patsunkel2501]

This is absolutely fantastic and easy to follow :) I will be making one for my special IVF Grandbaby . Thankyou Anastasia .xxx

[@Pintaenpapel]

Thanks for sharing, it was easy to follow. It was fun to crochet again after so many years and for a good cause.

[@apcrochet9121]

Thank you so much for your comment and for making octos!!

[@matildanel2963]

Sound is to low can't hear your voice

[@judis.1810]

While I was in the hospital with Pancreatitis, I not only made an Octopus, but also a baby blanket. I now have orders to make more Octopuses for the nurses and other workers in the hospital. I'm going to put the recipients name on theirs and also add eyes and a mouth, too. My first one is for me, tho. Thank you so much for this wonderful teaching video.

[@pattimcguire8877]

What a great tutorial! So clear and easy to follow! Thank you for making this!

[@lindapearce9987]

This is a very clear demonstration, except for two points! Even with the sound turned up to the max on both KZbin and external speakers, I could bearly hear what Anastasia was saying. Also, the video assumes you already know how to crochet, so when she is doing the actual crochet moves, it is very, very fast - too fast for a beginner to follow.

[@apcrochet9121]

Linda, Thank you very much for your comments and most of all for watching the video. This was my first video for youtube so we did have an issue with sound, but it has been resolved in our new videos. It is better to have too low than too high perhaps. =) For your second comment, thank you for bringing this up and giving me an opportunity. Yes, absolutely this was geared towards someone who already knows how to crochet or has the basic fundamentals in hand. This video was not designed for someone with no crochet knowledge. In my pattern description on he website there is a section discussing what skills are required for it. I do have a set of videos discussing and showing some basic techniques and I will be adding more. There are also other videos out there showing the basic techniques required. Crocheting is an awesome skill and craft, but it is like photography or cooking, There are plenty of basic videos how to show the basics of each, but it is not the best course of action to show the very basics for every video of every level. I will be adding in the future the intro projects that I show and teach in my beginner classes however. Thanks!

[@pursuantwolf1230]

APcrochet you should still slow it down at least the first run or so. I'm only going to be crocheting to do these octopus but it was very very hard to follow this without watching it over and over

[@cristianelianlangevasconce300]

+APcrochet perros. e n tela

[@amieparker347]

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[@gentriwalker1376]

I didn't have a problem considering I can rewind it to where I need to. I fee if she slows it down too much it will confuse to make you lose your stitch place. My suggestion and what I do is rewind it to where you need to or skip to where you need it, you can do that. Also learn the different stitches and practice them before you do more advanced things. Crocheting is muscle memory a lot of the time. Repetitive motions. I learned to crochet when I was 12.. Stopped and then picked it back up when I was 19..

[@missyd5016]

I usually crochet clothing for prem and angel babies, and I have attempted to make these octopuses several times, without success. However, this pattern is perfect! Thank you for a great tutorial ❤☺

[@irenerhynes6732]

Thank you so much, been looking for a good instruction on octopus.

[@KnitsOnIce]

Thank you for an excellent tutorial on the Octopus for Preemies. It was very clear and you are a great instructor. I appreciate that you did this to standards so our Octopus projects will be accepted by hospitals everywhere.

[@apcrochet9121]

Lynn, thank you so much for your comment!

[@deidredoughty6675]

I agree with other comments it was very difficult to hear just as well notes are included. Completed my first octopus

[@rildapepper9298]

Thanks Anastasia, great tutorial. Nothing wrong with the sound quality!

[@kerris2670]

This is the best pattern by far thanks

[@siennajasminemunden5826]

I made one for my daughter who is 7 months and she loves it!

[@apcrochet9121]

Awesome! Congrats Sienna.

[@nancyfrank8167]

You are a wonderful instructor. I am going to try to make an octopus.

[@MrsGriffin1]

Thankyou for the video in found it easy to watch and follow sound for me was fine. I am in the process of making my first octopus. My son who is nearly 2 is disabled and has a cochlear implant and feeding tube, I am hoping that the tentacles will help stop him pulling on his cochlear wire and tube. Also hoping he will enjoy and recognise the octopus and it's something he can hold and take anywhere with him. Many thanks again😀

[@apcrochet9121]

Katie, while I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through, I am ecstatic that my video was able to help you make an Octo for your little boy.

[@ArtbyJenG]

What a wonderful pattern and thanks so much for the tips along the way! Just finished my first Octopus - thank you Anastasia

[@BRAGACHOICE]

Great tutorial for a wonderful cause.

[@apcrochet9121]

Paulette, Thank you very much for watching and your comment. It is an AMAZING cause and I am glad I can get more people behind it by showing how to make these octos. More videos coming!

[@nancyloveridge3250]

Love it! ❤

[@jessicahull8584]

Great tutorial!! I especially love the way you explain how to close the hole so it is cleaner on the bottom!! I am going to do that on all my amigurumis!! 👍😍

[@apcrochet9121]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment!! And stay tuned for more videos and tricks!

[@neanahcrystal]

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[@Kimzeb0410]

Anastasia I am absolutely loving this tutorial. It is so easy. Thank you for doing this. 😁❤👍

[@apcrochet9121]

Thank you so much for watching!! Your comment means a lot to me!!

[@TheElaine1958]

Your explanation is excellent - thank you!

[@DanaMason]

Thank-you. Excellent tutorial and pattern.

[@nyacreed433]

The counting is very off considering the last stitch of each row. Mommy rows are not adding up to yours and I’ve started over three times to make sure I’m not missing something

[@menuchahats6760]

Thank you for clear instructions

[@josieoshea3184]

Well explained thank you.

[@jeannineroebben1604]

Dank u wel .

[@dennisehamilton4076]

Made this for the first time. Pretty easy with your direction. I'm sure my next attempt will get better. Ty.

[@timmysue111]

Very helpful. Very clear. thankyou

[@apcrochet9121]

Thank you very much for watching and your comment. Please like, subscribe and share. It will help me keep doing more of these videos. Thanks!

[@amberferguson7876]

Wonderful project, however I am having a very hard time hearing your audio. My laptop and video are turned up to the max.

[@apcrochet9121]

Thanks Amber. These were my first videos and unfortunately the audio was low. It has been fixed with my latest videos and going forward!

[@kateloveless7263]

I wish you showed the beginning of round two more clearly. Did you do a slip stitch to join the first row? I'm not sure where to place my hook. Here's hoping!

[@gentriwalker1376]

I am probably late on this video but do you have any idea or ways on how to make this double the size? Would I just double the stitches for each row?

[@karenstocks2623]

Hi When I first do the 4 steps at the beginning its going ok , however I realise the octopus curves over for the shape , but it does it on the 4th row and it's probably the size of a thimble to fit on the thumb ? Is it suppose to curve that quickly ? Just looks like it's very tiny any suggestions please ?

[@mimikmh]

I've found your Octopus for preemies is the best pattern I've seen.... That being said somewhere in the tentacles, I don't know I put in nine not eight, & two came out longer. 32 chains every time.... I had another great grandson born a preemie & I just wanted to help... Knitted blankets for both boys... Any tidbits you have to offer would be great...

[@apcrochet9121]

Thank you for watching and your comment! I completely understand wanting to help! It's very hard having a preemie. Once I've got overly excited while crocheting an octo and skipped the last round of decreases, where you go from 18 sts to 16 sts, and like you ended up with 9 tentacles instead of 8. I've seen some of my students make the same mistake. So I would say make sure you have 16 sts before starting tentacles. Please let me know if this helps and good luck to your grandson!

[@MrsGriffin1]

Thankyou for the video. I am in the process of making my first octopus. I found the video easy to follow and the sound for me was fine. My son who is nearly 2 is disabled and has a cochlear implant and feeding tube I am making him one to see if it stops him playing with his tube and cochlear wire. Also hoping he will enjoy holding the tentacles and the octopus being something he will recognise and enjoy having with him. Many thanks again😀

[@MrsGriffin1]

Sorry I was reading your reply and posted mine in your replies. Hope your octopuses are going well

[@robinrowe8025]

The sound is to way to low will try my air buds . hopefully I can hear you to make it .

[@gentriwalker1376]

Love this tutorial! Do you have a pattern for making it about 4 times this size? Thank you

[@elizabethmason8233]

I used bernet baby blanket yarn and a 10 mm hook to make it bigger!!

[@sophiiekicks]

I was wondering the same thing! I guess I'll just try to multiply it, since I want to use the same kind of yarn that I did for the one in the video!

[@AuthenticMage]

These projects require strict standards. Please refer to the standards that your country has developed and not a random video on KZbin. I know several countries do not allow sugar and cream and peaches and cream due to quality and safety concerns.

[@apcrochet9121]

Better yet, call the local hospital where you want to donate these. In either case, my purpose with the videos is not to preach what yarn to use but rather how to make them. Thanks for watching.

[@AuthenticMage]

There are very strict standards for making these. If not followed they risk the entire program being shut down. Faulty or inferior octopuses lead to little hands getting caught, choking, possible suffocation. If improper yarn is used it is not possible to sterilize them. So if you do not show the correct way to make them, which none of these would pass, you are ultimately doing more harm then good

[@apcrochet9121]

@@AuthenticMage Absolutely. The guidelines on sugar and cream came out after my initial video but I will make a note of it to spread the message. Thanks.

[@anamiller1380]

@@apcrochet9121 You are a kinder, more Patient woman than I- the way you respond to such comments... You're a Peach!!!

[@vesnakozina224]

Thank You!

[@sheliawood1563]

Brilliant xxx

[@desteneevickroy3535]

Is there a pdf I can download for the pattern

[@ikestrelrandomly]

Not sure if you still need help, but you can see the pattern on the website she linked :3

[@fnafgalaxy9984]

and I'm guessing if you use a stitch marker you just put it in the first stitch every time?

[@apcrochet9121]

Hi Britt, thank you for your comment. You have two options on where to place the stitch marker. It could either go into the first stitch of a round or the last one, the choice is your, just remember what you picked :) and be consistent throughout the project. When you work all around and reach the marker, work appropriate stitches into the marked stitch and then move the marker up into the newly made stitch. Let me know if it helps, I will try to do a video in the near future show exactly what I mean.

[@fnafgalaxy9984]

APcrochet thank you for your advice I will give that a try and let you know :)

[@KnitsOnIce]

All hail the st marker. So much easier. Now making my second 'curly cue leg'. EVER. Having a blast learning this pattern.

[@rosabetrisey6072]

Qui peux me conseiller je doit toujours mettre la ouate dans un bas pour les pieuvres

[@tabathawilson4724]

Does anyone know about how much cotton yarn I would need to make one? I was thinking of the small balls of cotton yarn.

[@margytorres4191]

I get 1-1/2 to 2 from each skein of cotton yarn using 3.5 hook. About 1-1.25 ounces or 25 grams. Hope this helps.

[@tarakohler]

Going for 1st row to 2nd row, did you do a slip stitch and chain before continuing with the 2 single crochets?

[@margytorres4191]

She didn’t but you could. I think continuous rows won’t leave gaps.

[@abigaildibsdale2514]

These are fabulous , I have just opened a new channel for crochet, I normally vlog about my life and having a micro preemie son but now he is 4 I have decided to great and donate to N.I.C.U's all over the UK. Could I possibly use this pattern to make a video in UK terms? I would of cause give you credit for the original pattern and link your channel in the description.

[@apcrochet9121]

Hey there, thanks for watching my videos and your comment. ABSOLUTELY! That is the reason for me doing these. Go right ahead, just please link to my video and or crochetforbabies.com for the pattern.

[@abigaildibsdale2514]

APcrochet That is fantastic and yes of course I will link all that 😊. Thank you 😀 x

[@BlackRose_2244]

To make these a bit bigger would I have to change the size of my needle or is it the stitching I have to increase?

[@apcrochet9121]

Great question! You can do it both ways: thicker yarn and bigger hook or an extra row of increases. Good luck!!

[@Uniquestitchdesigns]

HI ANASTASIA ...I FOUND THIS VIDEO AND I LOVE IT .....I WOULD LOVE TO USE YOUR PATTERN TO DO VIDEO ON MY CHANNEL AS IT IS MUCH MUCH BETTER THEN MINE😜OF COURSE I WOULD PUT YOUR NAME A CREDIT TO YOU.....PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT DO YOU THINK .....IF NOT ITS FINE LOVE IT ANYWAYS🥰🥰🥰🥰TAKE CARE SILVIA

[@vesnakozina224]

Thank You! I made it.

[@southernpinkgirl77]

Since you used a 4.25 mm hook, does that keep the stuffing in after it is washed? Some organizations want there to be no visible gaps in the octopus.

[@christinev3861]

I'm guessing it doesn't because the hook is "big." She actually didn't stuff it enough, but you get the idea. It has to be stuffed to the max. They require it stuffed to the point that it feels "rock hard" and will not give under the one finger push pressure. It's still a great video just to follow the process.

[@deamoore120]

Can I use wool yarn?

[@swampfire247346]

Bruh, please edit the audio, or at least allow subtitles, if you can. It's a very good video, but I can't hear any of it. Lol

[@santanagossard2713]

It would be really nice if you do a video that slows it up tou were going to fast to follow and the audio was very poor im trying to learn and it wasnt a beginner video

[@apcrochet9121]

Hello Santana! Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. You are correct this is not a Learn to Crochet video. You or more importantly your fingers need to have the memory of making loops and creating stitches. It takes a bit of practice and you will be on your way! For my complete beginner students I recommend crocheting 10-15 every day for at least a week! That is usually enough to build finger memory. I would recommend starting with a project that doesn't have increases on the beginning of the project. It is just too overwhelming to learn how to do the stitches, identify them, been able to see how many you have, increase, etc when you are just starting out. Good luck!!

[@tashainjena]

Magic rings are so hard for me to do...

[@apcrochet9121]

Hi Tasha, thank you for your comment! A lot of people struggle with the adjustable ring/magic ring. Its such an amazing technique, it is worth mastering it! There are many ways to do it, try watching different videos and find the one that works the best for you. Good luck!

[@mabelwongting]

I have trouble hearing your words on max volumes :(....

[@haileygood2277]

Is it ok to make with wool if it's for my own baby out soon...

[@apcrochet9121]

Hailey, thank you for the comment! I don't see why not

[@rosabetrisey6072]

Photo copie merci

[@agnessmit1589]

🙏😘

[@philliprosenbalm3312]

I have one. two. of. thim to

[@marymilton7346]

To soft cant hear what your saying :(

[@saraholiver6931]

This is not the correct pattern to donate for the official charity octopus for preemies. IF you use this pattern, then the charity will not accept them. If you are looking to donate the octopuses, then make sure you are using their official site. :)

[@arlinayang6022]

Do u send your octopus to local hospitals for preemies?

[@apcrochet9121]

I have not had the time to make enough to bring to the hospital. I have made few for a direct donation though.

[@noellekietzman7946]

I am a bit confused. When you are working on the first tentacle, after you chained 32, you said you are going to start 2 sc into 3rd stitch from hook, but then it sounded like you changed it to the 2nd stich from hook. Just trying to under stand what constitutes 3rd from hook since you don't count the one on the hook. Sorry, I'm a novice at crochet but I really want to make these for a local hospital project.

[@QTFAMKOL3]

Hi Noelle! I tried both ways, 2 sc into 3rd stitch from hook and 2 sc into 2nd stitch from hook. This does NOT include the loop on the hook. I prefer the look and feel of the later (2 sc into 2nd stitch from hook). I also tried using a "G" hook and an "F" hook. Both hook sizes produce a cute octopus. I prefer the "F" hook for babies, as it makes a smaller animal. I volunteer at a hospice and am making some of these cuties for my patients. I hope this explanation helps you. Good luck and have fun crocheting these adorable little creatures!

[@noellekietzman7946]

Thank you for the reply Jennifer!

[@bettycollins8946]

Great. Video love it you make it so easy thank you xxx

[@darrenread8054]

hi what size hook do you use please?

[@apcrochet9121]

Hi Darren, thanks for watching and your questions. I used 4.25 mm, US G/6 size hook. All of the details are in the video :) and the pattern page crochetforbabies.com/2017/03/04/octopus-for-preemies-2-0-free-crochet-pattern-octo-project/

[@kristendavis7870]

Can't hear!! And can't download pattern

[@rosemaryfayers9508]

Cant hear what your saying.

[@apcrochet9121]

I appreciate your comment and watching the video. This was my second video so the sound was lower. Just raise the volume on your end. =) thanks!

[@pearlwise1]

Me also I am having a very hard time hearing your audio. My laptop and video are turned up to the max

[@MsRightseeksMrRight]

Volume needs to be louder! Can't you! thx

[@apcrochet9121]

Yes older videos were recorded lower, raise speaker volume. Cannot re-record

[@MsRightseeksMrRight]

wow I shoulda thought about raising my volume! l never thought to do that!....(pretty insulting comment!).. what a STUPID SUGGESTION!!! do ya NOT think most people would've tried that first??? btw it was at 100%!!!!! I was letting you know YOU HAD A PROBLEM with the video!!! geesh smdh 😡👎

[@canuck33]

Cindy Stewart instead of being snarky and rude, how about a thank you for the free pattern and tutorial. And, yes, some people stupid enough not to raise their volume. I had no problem with the sound. 🤦‍♀️

[@anamiller1380]

@@MsRightseeksMrRight No need to be so Rude!!! If you bothered reading any of the Other comments, you would have kept your rudeness to the people that Have to put up with you...

[@MsRightseeksMrRight]

👎

[@gisellamccutchen2224]

Il suono e troppo basso ma le istruzioni sono chiarissime Parla piu forte, Alza la voce :)

[@teenagordon7450]

Good thing I could see what you were doing, because I couldn't hear you...speak up!

[@apcrochet9121]

Teena, Thank you for watching and your comment. I am new to video and even though I spoke at my normal tone, the volume was not captured properly by the camera. It WILL be fixed in my next videos! I hope you found this video helpful.

[@rildapepper9298]

Teena, how rude!

[@vesnakozina224]

Thank You!