Free baby rattle toy crochet pattern - DIY amigurumi gift for babyshower
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If you've been invited to a baby shower and you're not sure what kind of gift to bring, don’t worry — I’ve got you covered! This easy crochet baby rattle pattern is not only adorable, but also practical, safe, and sure to bring a smile to any little one’s face.
Handmade baby shower gifts are always special, and a crocheted baby toy is a heartfelt way to show you care. This baby-friendly amigurumi rattle is soft, safe for tiny hands, and makes a gentle sound that babies love.
Yarn tip: For best results, use 100% cotton yarn, especially if it’s GOTS-certified. This ensures that the toy is gentle on baby’s sensitive skin and made with environmentally responsible practices.
I designed this pattern after my own children had already grown, but I gifted one to a friend’s baby — and it quickly became her favorite toy!
Why you’ll love this pattern:
Quick and easy to make
Great for beginners
Ideal handmade baby shower gift
Uses safe and natural materials
Super cute and customizable
Materials and supplies
Size of the toy, crocheted with the recommended yarn is appr. 10 cm
This toy was made of 100% mercerized cotton yarn which weights is 50g/125m
(each ball is less than 50 g)
fiber filling
big tapestry needle for sewing details together, scissors, 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:
ch 72, sl st to the first stitch to form a ring, ch 1, and:
1. sc into every sts across (72)
2. (11 sc, inc)*6 (78)
3. 6 sc, inc, (12 sc, inc)*5, 6 sc (84)
4. (13 sc, inc)*6 (90)
5. 7 sc, inc, (14 sc, inc)*5, 7 sc (96)
6. (15 sc, inc)*6 (102)
7-8. sc into every sts across (102) (2 rounds)
9. sc into the next 51 sts, BLO sc into the next 51 sts (102)
10-11. sc into every sts across (102) (2 rounds)
12. (15 sc, dec)*6 (96)
13. 7 sc, dec, (14 sc, dec)*5, 7 sc (90)
14. (13 sc, dec)*6 (84)
15. 6 sc, dec, (12 sc, dec)*5, 6 sc (78)
16. (11 sc, dec)*6 (72)
17. sc into every sts 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
Cut the yarn and weave in the end.
Sew the two edges of the teething ring together, stuffing as you go.
Well done! You've completed your crochet project!
I hope you enjoyed crocheting your cute amigurumi, now it’s time to share your adorable creation with the world! Tag your photos with #yarnacadabra so we can all admire your work—your support means the world to me! 💛 If you have any questions, spot an error, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out.
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Happy crocheting! 😊
Zsuzsa