US Octopus Standards
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- To create an octopus that will be accepted by our group for donation to a US hospital, please be sure to match the standards described in this video.
This video reviews: yarn, filler, cleanliness, facial features, construction issues, head size, tentacle length, hole size, and firmness.
This is so helpful! Thank you for taking the time and being so clear for all of us who want to donate.
I am glad I saw this. I had a soon to be mom of a little one who will most likely be a preemie & I had never made one. I made mine, taking into consideration the length of the tentacles, but not all these other factors. Guess I need to go try again.
It was good to show that we need to check for more than the one finger compression test, that we need to check the top, sides, and neck for squishyness too! Thank you!
You are welcome! Glad it helps!
Kathy Wilson
Sir Noodle failed the lollipop test. Guess he gets to stay here and play. Oh well. We learned!
Is this group still in operation? I noticed that there have not been any updates on Facebook Page in several years -- I would like to be certified as a donor.
thx for the video. pls provide info re yarn approved, hook size, pattern in description or on a website or blog. not everyone has or wants facebook. why restrict it to a closed fb group? so many would like to help
I would love to help. Don't know if hospitals near me do this
Did she provide the whole pattern with every thing to know?
Do you have a pattern?
Is there a pattern for unstuffed octo? My daughter is in ther nicu and the ones they have are not stuffed.
I would love to crochet these for Canadian hospitals. I am not on Facebook and cannot find any contact info other than to go to Facebook for Canadian standards or where to send them. Hope you can help. I'm in Ontario. Stay inspired!
Wow I am confused. You have to use a 2.0 mm crochet hook? I have never used that small. I might have a steel hook that size, but what kind of yarn can you possibly use? I thought those tiny hooks were for thread rather than yarn. I really want to make an octopus, but don't know that it will be accepted. I am waiting approval to the FB group to see what the requirements are.
Hi Diane, Looks like you found our group on Facebook and are now a member! Thanks for joining!
Is the yarn brand Sugar N Cream allowed ? It's 100% cotton. Is the hook size of 3.5mm okay?
Hi Arlina, Unfortunately, Sugar n Cream is not allowed for our project, here in the US. And we typically recommend using a hook between 2.0 and 2.75mm, depending on the yarn. Please join us on our Facebook page, where complete information regarding how to make the octopuses and the materials required is in our files section. facebook.com/groups/octoforapreemieus/
Why does the head have to be stuffed so hard?
It is our standard to stuff it very hard because it will absolutely soften with time and washing. A firm, round head will help to prevent suffocation, as opposed to a squishy head that could cover a baby's nose and mouth.
What is the approved yard and filler?
Hi Jessica, Please join us on our Facebook page, where complete information regarding how to make the octopuses and the materials required is in our files section. facebook.com/groups/octoforapreemieus/
so many would like to help and make these but you restrict the info to a closed group facebook page. not everyone has or wants facebook why not post the information here ir on a website or blog? thx
Thank you for explaining the "one finger compression" test I was little lost as to what that entailed. : )
What types of yarn are okay to use? Or brands?
How do these octopus help the babies ????
Grabbing on to the tentacles will keep the babies from pulling out their tubes and reminds the baby of being in the womb
Do we use cotton or acrylic or does it not matter?
Cotton only and only these brands, I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby, no metallics, weight 4-medium, Patons Grace weight 3-light or Lion Brnad 24/7 cotton yarn weight 4-mediium -- unfortunately Peaches and Cream, Lily & Sugar, Bernat, Lion brand kitchen yarn -- are not acceptable due to roughness of yarn, color bleeding or rubbing off, etc
what brand yarn and crochet hook for US?
Hi Anam, Please join us on our Facebook page, where complete information regarding how to make the octopuses and the materials required is in our files section. facebook.com/groups/octoforapreemieus/
Octopus for a Preemie- US
Is there any place I can get a written pattern. I don't do CZcams.
Hi Michaele, Thanks for the interest! Please join us on our Facebook page, where complete information regarding how to make the octopuses and the materials required is in our files section. There is a written pattern with a lot of great tips! facebook.com/groups/octoforapreemieus/
hello i would like to know if i can use the bon bon arcylic yarn to make the octopus
Hi Daryl, Unfortunately, no. We only use approved cotton yarn. Please join us on our Facebook page, where complete information regarding how to make the octopuses and the materials required is in our files section. facebook.com/groups/octoforapreemieus/
How can I participate if I am no longer on Facebook? (I had to deactivate my account after being hacked.)
Jessica Dodson, at this time, our program is run through our Facebook group. If you could connect with a local ambassador, they would be able to get you all the information you need and collect/ inspect your donations. What city do you live in?
I live in Casper Wyoming
I would love to work with an ambassador who is close to me. I just want to find a way to be a part of this cause. I would assume someone in the Denver, CO area would be the closest to me in Wyoming.
I can't believe how fussy you are about these.. Why must the heads be rock hard? Do the tentacles have to be curly?
You have to be fussy about them because they go to very young, small, delicate babies
The heads go soft over time and if they're too soft they can suffocate the baby