A fantastic group in Denmark called spruttegruppen encourages crocheters to make octopuses for preemies. The arms of octopuses make the babies feel safer.
Chain Loop Snowflake By Better Homes and Gardens Cobaugh: First of THREE Snowflakes in the "Crochet a Snowflake Gift Topper" article. This is the only one with a photo in the article. The other two Snowflakes are: Open Chain Loop Snowflake and Star