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Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern
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3-4 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

This baby rattle pattern brings three precious animal friends to life in the perfect size for tiny hands. Each design features a long handle that's easy for babies to grip, with a delightful character head that doubles as a soft rattle. The bunny offers classic simplicity with its long ears, the giraffe adds playful charm with spots and horns, while the unicorn brings magical wonder with its flowing mane and golden horn.

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

Working in continuous rounds with basic stitches, these rattles come together quickly and make thoughtful handmade gifts. The soft cotton yarn ensures safety and comfort for even the youngest recipients.

Why You'll Love This Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it creates functional toys that are both beautiful and practical for babies. The elongated handle design is perfect for little ones learning to grasp objects, and the soft cotton yarn feels gentle against delicate skin. What makes these rattles extra special is that you get three distinct animal personalities in one pattern, so you can create a matching set or choose your favorite. I find it incredibly rewarding to make toys that will bring joy and developmental benefits to babies while giving parents a safe, handmade alternative to plastic rattles.

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 baby rattle pattern is once you master the basic structure. Try experimenting with different color combinations to match nursery themes or create gender-neutral options in soft greens, yellows, and grays. You could add embroidered details instead of felt for facial features, or use textured yarns like chenille for extra sensory stimulation.

Consider making seasonal versions by adding tiny crocheted accessories like Santa hats for Christmas rattles or flower crowns for spring editions. For the giraffe, experiment with different spot patterns using surface crochet or embroidery in contrasting colors. The unicorn's mane offers endless possibilities with rainbow color combinations or sparkly metallic yarns.

If you want to create matching sets, try making the same animal in different sizes by adjusting your hook size, perfect for siblings or coordinating nursery décor. You could also personalize each rattle by adding a small initial charm or embroidering the baby's name on the handle portion. The elongated body design lends itself beautifully to striped patterns too, so don't hesitate to alternate colors every few rounds for a playful look that babies will love tracking visually.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not stuffing the head firmly enough before decreasing can result in a misshapen rattle that loses its adorable rounded appearance over time ✗ Forgetting to insert safety eyes before completing the head means you'll have difficulty securing them properly through the finished fabric later ✗ Placing the giraffe's mouth and nostrils incorrectly can throw off the entire facial expression, so always pin pieces first before sewing permanently ✗ Overstuffing the long body handle makes it too stiff for babies to comfortably grip and reduces the rattle's flexibility

Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

Create adorable handmade baby rattles with this charming amigurumi pattern featuring three delightful designs: a sweet bunny, a cheerful giraffe, and a magical unicorn. Each rattle measures approximately 14 cm tall and is perfect for little hands to grasp and shake. These soft cotton creations make wonderful gifts for newborns and infants, combining safety with handcrafted charm. The pattern includes detailed instructions for all three animal designs, allowing you to craft a complete set of engaging sensory toys that babies will love.

Beginner Friendly 3-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Soft Cotton yarn in white, soft pink, yellow, and orange colors
  • 02
    Approximately 50g total yarn for all three rattles

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.25 mm crochet hook (3/0)
  • 02
    Safety eyes 6mm
  • 03
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 04
    Pins
  • 05
    Needle
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Baby rattle insert (1.5-2 cm diameter)

Progress Tracker

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— Bunny Rattle

— Head

Note:

White yarn

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

Note:

White yarn

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)

Note:

White yarn

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

Note:

Yellow yarn

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

Note:

Yellow yarn

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)

Note:

Yellow yarn

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

Note:

White yarn

Instructions:

Ch 6, start from 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 4 sc, inc in last st (6). Working on opposite side of chain sc in each st (5). Work continuously, sc in each st and then fasten off. Leave tail for sewing

— Nostrils (make 2)

Note:

Orange yarn

Instructions:

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

— Short horns (make 2)

Note:

Orange yarn

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

Note:

Soft pink yarn

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

Note:

White yarn

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)

Note:

Soft pink yarn

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)

Note:

Soft pink yarn

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

Note:

Yellow yarn

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

Note:

White yarn

Instructions:

Ch 12, 6 hdc each st

— Mane

Note:

White yarn

Instructions:

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

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the body rattle onto the head securely, ensuring the long handle is straight and properly aligned
  • For the bunny: Attach both ears to the top of the head, spacing them evenly apart
  • For the giraffe: Sew the mouth piece centered below the eyes, then attach nostrils to the mouth. Sew horns and ears onto the head
  • For the unicorn: Attach the horn centered between the eyes. Sew ears on either side of the horn
  • For the unicorn: Place the rolling mane between the eyes as shown in photos, then attach the longer mane down the back in a zigzag pattern using pins first
  • Insert the baby rattle mechanism into the head before final closure if not already added
  • Weave in all loose ends securely to ensure safety for baby use

Important Notes

  • 💡Always use safety eyes rated for baby toys and insert them before closing the head completely
  • 💡Stuff all parts firmly but not overly tight to maintain proper shape while keeping the toy soft
  • 💡The finished rattle size depends on your yarn weight and hook size but should remain baby-safe proportions
  • 💡For the unicorn mane, pin placement first to achieve a natural zigzag effect before sewing permanently
  • 💡Ensure all yarn ends are woven in thoroughly and securely since this toy is intended for babies
  • 💡Use only baby-safe materials including washable soft cotton yarn and secure all parts with extra reinforcement

These charming baby rattle patterns combine functionality with adorable design to create the perfect first toys for little ones. Each animal character has its own personality while maintaining the same easy-to-grasp handle design that's ideal for developing motor skills. The soft cotton construction ensures safety and comfort, while the handmade quality makes these rattles treasured keepsakes. Whether you make all three or choose your favorite, these patterns work up quickly and make wonderful shower gifts. 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🧵✨

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FAQs

What size rattle insert should I use for these patterns?

The pattern specifies a rattle with a diameter of 1.5-2 cm. You can find these baby-safe rattle inserts at most craft stores or online in the baby toy-making section.

Can I make these rattles larger or smaller?

Yes! The finished size depends on your yarn weight and hook size. Using a larger hook and thicker yarn will create bigger rattles, while smaller hooks and finer yarn will make miniature versions. Just ensure all parts remain proportional.

Are these patterns safe for newborns?

When made with baby-safe materials including securely attached safety eyes, washable soft cotton yarn, and proper construction techniques, these rattles are appropriate for infants. Always supervise babies during play.

How do I clean these crocheted baby rattles?

Hand wash in cool water with mild baby-safe detergent and lay flat to dry. If you use a plastic rattle insert, ensure it's completely dry before giving back to baby.

Can I sell rattles made from this pattern?

The pattern is marked for personal use only. Please contact the designer for commercial licensing information if you wish to sell finished items.