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Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern
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2-3 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their sewing journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Bite-Sized Project

Complete in under 2 hours—quick, fun, and perfect for a little creative escape.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

This delightful baby rattle pattern includes three adorable animal designs that are perfect for little ones. Each rattle measures approximately 14cm tall and features a gentle rattle sound that babies love. The pattern uses basic amigurumi techniques with simple increases and decreases, making it ideal for beginners who want to create something special.

Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The finished rattles are made with soft cotton yarn and safety eyes, ensuring they're safe for babies to play with. Each design has its own unique charm and personality.

Why You'll Love This Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines functionality with cuteness in the most perfect way! These rattles aren't just toys - they're keepsakes that parents will treasure long after their babies outgrow them. The simple construction means you can whip up several in different colors, and the satisfaction of creating something so special for a little one is just incredible.

Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern becomes when you start experimenting with different color combinations. You could create a pastel rainbow collection using soft lavenders, mint greens, and peachy pinks that would look absolutely stunning together. For a more modern approach, try monochromatic schemes or even bold, contrasting colors that pop against nursery décor.

The beauty of this pattern lies in how easily you can customize each animal's personality through color choices and small detail modifications. I often suggest adding tiny embroidered details like rosy cheeks or eyelashes to give each rattle its own unique character.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not stuffing the rattle firmly enough which can cause the shape to become distorted over time ✗ Placing safety eyes too close together or too far apart affecting the overall facial expression ✗ Making the magic ring too loose which creates a visible hole at the center of the piece ✗ Forgetting to stuff the body before closing completely making it difficult to achieve proper shape

Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

Create adorable handmade baby rattles with this charming amigurumi pattern featuring three sweet designs - bunny, giraffe, and unicorn. Each rattle is perfectly sized for tiny hands and makes gentle sounds to delight babies. These soft cotton creations are safe, washable, and make wonderful gifts for new parents or baby showers.

Beginner Friendly 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Soft Cotton yarn in white, soft pink, yellow, and orange colors
  • 02
    High-quality cotton yarn suitable for baby items and amigurumi projects

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.25 mm crochet hook (3/0)
  • 02
    Safety eyes 6 mm
  • 03
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 04
    Pins
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Needle

Progress Tracker

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— Bunny Rattle :

— Head :

Rnd 1 :

6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

(inc) repeat 6 times (12)

Rnd 3 :

(sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times (18)

Rnd 4 :

(sc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat 6 times (24)

Rnd 5 :

(sc in next 3 sts, inc) repeat 6 times (30)

Rnd 6 :

(sc in next 5 sts, inc) repeat 5 times (35)

Rnd 7-10 :

sc in each st (35)

Rnd 11 :

(sc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat 7 times (28)

Rnd 12 :

(sc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat 7 times (21)

Rnd 13 :

(sc in next st, dec) repeat 7 times (14), fasten off and stuff

Info :

Insert safety eyes between rnd 8 and rnd 9 and 8 stitches between each eye

— Body :

Rnd 1 :

6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

(inc) repeat 6 times (12)

Rnd 3 :

(sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times (18)

Rnd 4 :

(sc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat 6 times (24)

Rnd 5 :

sc in each st (24)

Rnd 6 :

(sc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat 4 times, sc in next 4 st (20)

Rnd 7 :

(sc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat 5 times (15)

Rnd 8 :

sc in each st (15)

Rnd 9 :

(sc in next 4 sts, dec) repeat 2 times, sc in next 3 st (13)

Rnd 10-33 :

sc in each st (13). Fasten off and leave tail for sewing and stuff

— Ears (make 2) :

Rnd 1 :

6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

(inc) repeat 6 times (12)

Rnd 3 :

(sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times (18)

Rnd 4 :

(sc in next 1 st, dec) repeat 6 times (12)

Rnd 5-10 :

sc in each st (12), fasten off and leave tail for sewing

— Giraffe Rattle :

— Head :

Rnd 1 :

6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

(inc) repeat 6 times (12)

Rnd 3 :

(sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times (18)

Rnd 4 :

(sc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat 6 times (24)

Rnd 5 :

(sc in next 3 sts, inc) repeat 6 times (30)

Rnd 6 :

(sc in next 5 sts, inc) repeat 5 times (35)

Rnd 7-10 :

sc in each st (35)

Rnd 11 :

(sc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat 7 times (28)

Rnd 12 :

(sc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat 7 times (21)

Rnd 13 :

(sc in next st, dec) repeat 7 times (14), fasten off and stuff

Info :

Insert safety eyes between rnd 7 and rnd 8. Leave 8 stitches between each eye

— Body :

Rnd 1 :

6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

(inc) repeat 6 times (12)

Rnd 3 :

(sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times (18)

Rnd 4 :

(sc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat 6 times (24)

Rnd 5 :

sc in each st (24)

Rnd 6 :

(sc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat 4 times, sc in next 4 st (20)

Rnd 7 :

(sc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat 5 times (15)

Rnd 8 :

sc in each st (15)

Rnd 9 :

(sc in next 4 sts, dec) repeat 2 times, sc in next 3 st (13)

Rnd 10-33 :

sc in each st (13). Fasten off and leave tail for sewing and stuff

— Ears (make 2) :

Rnd 1 :

4 sc in magic ring (4)

Rnd 2 :

(sc in next st, inc) repeat 2 times (6)

Rnd 3-5 :

sc in each st (6) fasten off and leave tail for sewing

— Mouth :

Info :

Ch 6, start from 2nd ch from hook

Info :

Sc in next 4 sc, inc in last st (6)

Info :

Working on opposite side of chain sc in each st (5)

Info :

Work continuously, sc in each st and then fasten off. Leave tail for sewing

— Nostrils (make 2) :

Info :

Ch 2, st 3 in first ch, sl. Fasten off and leave tail

— Short horns (make 2) :

Rnd 1 :

4 sc in magic ring (4)

Rnd 2-4 :

sc in each st (4). Fasten off and leave tail. Stuff carefully

— Unicorn Rattle :

— Head :

Rnd 1 :

6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

(inc) repeat 6 times (12)

Rnd 3 :

(sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times (18)

Rnd 4-5 :

sc in each st (18)

Rnd 6 :

(sc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat 6 times (24)

Rnd 7 :

(sc in next 3 sts, inc) repeat 6 times (30)

Rnd 8 :

(sc in next 9 sts, inc) repeat 3 times, sc in next 3 sts (33)

Rnd 9-12 :

sc in each st (33)

Rnd 13 :

(sc in next 5 sts, dec) repeat 4 times, sc in next 5 st (29)

Rnd 14 :

(sc in next 4 sts, dec) repeat 4 times, sc in next 5 st (25)

Rnd 15 :

(sc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat 5 times (20)

Rnd 16 :

(sc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat 5 times (15)

Rnd 17 :

(sc in next st, dec) repeat 5 times (10), start stuffing

Rnd 18 :

dec in each st (5), fasten off

Info :

Insert safety eye between rnd 7 and 8. Leave 8 stitches between each eye

— Body :

Rnd 1 :

6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

(inc) repeat 6 times (12)

Rnd 3 :

(sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times (18)

Rnd 4 :

(sc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat 6 times (24)

Rnd 5 :

sc in each st (24)

Rnd 6 :

(sc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat 4 times, sc in next 4 st (20)

Rnd 7 :

(sc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat 5 times (15)

Rnd 8 :

sc in each st (15)

Rnd 9 :

(sc in next 4 sts, dec) repeat 2 times, sc in next 3 st (13)

Rnd 10-33 :

sc in each st (13). Fasten off and leave tail for sewing and stuff

— Ears (make 2) :

Rnd 1 :

3 sc in magic ring (3)

Rnd 2 :

(sc in next st, inc) (4)

Rnd 3 :

(sc in next 2 sts, inc), sc in next st (5)

Rnd 4 :

(sc in next 3 sts, inc), sc in next st (6)

Rnd 5-6 :

sc in each st (6). Fasten off and leave tail for sewing

— Horn :

Rnd 1 :

4 sc in magic ring (4)

Rnd 2 :

(sc in next st, inc) repeat 2 times (6)

Rnd 3-6 :

sc in each st (6)

— Front Rolling mane :

Info :

Ch 12, 6 hdc each st

— Mane :

Info :

Ch 29, hdc start from 3rd ch from hook. hdc each st (27)

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by sewing them together at the neck area, ensuring the rattle is positioned inside the body
  • Sew the ears onto the head at appropriate positions, slightly angled outward for a natural look
  • For the giraffe, attach the mouth piece first, then sew the nostrils onto the mouth before attaching to the head
  • Attach the giraffe horns on top of the head between the ears using small, secure stitches
  • For the unicorn, position the horn in the center of the forehead and sew securely in place
  • Attach the unicorn's front rolling mane between the eyes and the longer mane down the back of the head in a natural zigzag pattern

Important Notes

  • 💡Use safety eyes specifically designed for children's toys and ensure they are securely fastened
  • 💡Stuff the rattle body firmly but not too tightly to maintain proper shape and allow for gentle rattle sounds
  • 💡Double-check all seams and attachments to ensure they are secure for baby safety
  • 💡Test the rattle sound before final assembly to ensure it's gentle and appropriate for babies

These precious baby rattles combine the joy of handmade crafting with the sweetness of creating something special for little ones. Each design brings its own personality - the gentle bunny, cheerful giraffe, and magical unicorn - all designed to bring smiles and giggles to babies while providing parents with beautiful keepsakes. The simple construction and detailed instructions make this pattern perfect for gift-making or building your amigurumi skills. 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🧵✨

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FAQs

What size rattle will I get with this pattern?

The finished rattle measures approximately 14cm tall from bottom to head, not including ears. The size may vary slightly depending on your yarn weight and hook size.

Is this pattern safe for babies?

Yes, when made according to instructions using safety eyes and secure stitching. Always supervise babies during play and regularly check for any loose parts.

Can I use different yarn weights?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the finished size will vary. The pattern will work fine with different hook and yarn combinations.

How do I create the rattle sound?

You can insert a small rattle insert, rice in a secure container, or plastic pellets inside the body before stuffing. Make sure whatever you use is completely secure and baby-safe.

What skill level is required for this pattern?

This is an easy/beginner-friendly pattern that uses basic amigurumi techniques including magic ring, single crochet, increases, and decreases.