Crochet Baby Rattle Toy

Creating a crochet baby rattle toy is such a delightful and heartwarming project! The soft yarn, the gentle jingle, and the adorable design make it a perfect gift for a little one. With colorful threads and a dash of creativity, you can craft a unique toy that will bring joy and comfort to the baby. Imagine the precious moments as the rattle captivates their attention and brings a smile to their face - it's simply priceless! Handmade with love, this charming toy is not just a plaything but a cherished keepsake that will be treasured for years to come. Happy crocheting!

Materials and Supplies

The size of the toy, crocheted with the recommended yarn is approximately 10 cm.

• This toy is made of 100% mercerized cotton yarn, weighing 50g/125m (each ball is less than 50 g).
• Fiber filling.
• Big tapestry needle for sewing details together, scissors, and pins.

Abbreviations

I use US terms in all my English crochet patterns.

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• dec - decrease
• inc - increase
• (..) - number of stitches in a round/row
• ()*... - repeat instructions in brackets... times
• BLO - crochet in the back loop only

Rattle Base

Start: crochet with off-white yarn:

1. ch 72, sl st to the first stitch to form a ring, ch 1, and:
2. 1. sc into every stitch across (72)
3. 2. (11 sc, inc)*6 (78)
4. 3. 6 sc, inc, (12 sc, inc)*5, 6 sc (84)
5. 4. (13 sc, inc)*6 (90)
6. 5. 7 sc, inc, (14 sc, inc)*5, 7 sc (96)
7. 6. (15 sc, inc)*6 (102)
8. 7-8. sc into every stitch across (102) (2 rounds)
9. 9. sc into the next 51 stitches, BLO sc into the next 51 stitches (102)
10. 10-11. sc into every stitch across (102) (2 rounds)
11. 12. (15 sc, dec)*6 (96)
12. 13. 7 sc, dec, (14 sc, dec)*5, 7 sc (90)
13. 14. (13 sc, dec)*6 (84)
14. 15. 6 sc, dec, (12 sc, dec)*5, 6 sc (78)
15. 16. (11 sc, dec)*6 (72)
16. 17. sc into every stitch across (72)

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Attach the gradient yarn to the first unworked front loop of round 8, ch 1, then:

1. (2 sc, ch 35, turn, work into the second chain from the hook: inc*34)*17
2. Cut the yarn and weave in the end.

Sew the two edges of the teething ring together, stuffing as you go.