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Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern
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2-4 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

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

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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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 pattern teaches you how to crochet three small baby rattles: a Bunny, a Giraffe and a Unicorn. Each rattle is made from simple amigurumi shapes — a rounded head, a long rattle body and tiny appliques. The pattern uses basic stitches and clear round-by-round instructions so you can make charming rattles quickly.

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

Perfect for beginners who know single crochet and increases/decreases, these rattles are quick to make and make lovely handmade gifts. Photos and assembly notes guide you through finishing and placement of details.

Why You'll Love This Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple crochet stitches into three delightful, tactile rattles that babies can enjoy. I enjoy how small variations — a horn, little ears or a cute snout — create entirely different characters. The pattern is straightforward so I can whip up a set as a thoughtful new-baby gift in just a few hours. It is also a great way to use leftover cotton yarns and practice amigurumi shaping.

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 customizing these rattles by changing colors and small features to make each one unique.

I often swap the cotton yarn for a slightly thicker weight and a larger hook to make a chunky, cuddle-friendly version.

To make tiny keychain-sized rattles, I use thinner yarn and a smaller hook for a miniature result that still keeps the same shapes.

I sometimes embroider small smiles or freckles instead of adding felt pieces for a softer, washable finish.

Try swapping the unicorn horn color for metallic or variegated yarn for a playful, eye-catching effect.

I also like to add ribbon loops or removable safe teething rings to convert the rattle into a multi-use baby accessory.

For a different texture, I occasionally use a cotton-blend yarn that gives a more vintage, matte look to the rattle.

I recommend experimenting with different eye sizes for personality — just ensure they are securely attached for safety.

I sometimes create themed sets by matching yarn colors and tiny accessories for nursery decor or gift sets.

Most importantly, I encourage you to make small test pieces to check gauge and feel before making a full set — it's the easiest way to get the exact size and softness you want.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the magic ring start can make the head hole too large; always begin with a tight magic ring and close it securely. ✗ Forgetting to insert safety eyes before stuffing will make placement difficult later; place eyes between the indicated rounds and secure before stuffing. ✗ Overstuffing the head or body causes distortion and hard lumps; stuff gradually and evenly, aiming for a smooth, soft finish. ✗ Not leaving long sewing tails after fastening off makes assembly harder; leave a long tail for sewing and weaving in at the end.

Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

Make three adorable baby rattles — Bunny, Giraffe and Unicorn — with this easy amigurumi pattern. You will follow clear, step-by-step rounds to crochet heads, bodies and small details, then assemble them into safe, gift-ready rattles. Perfect for using up cotton scraps and creating handmade baby toys with charm.

Beginner Friendly 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Soft cotton yarn - White (small amount, approx 10-20g per rattle)
  • 02
    Soft cotton yarn - Soft pink (small amount, approx 10-20g for unicorn head and accents)
  • 03
    Soft cotton yarn - Yellow (small amount, approx 10-20g for giraffe head and accents)
  • 04
    Soft cotton yarn - Orange (small amount, approx 5-10g for giraffe nostrils and horns)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.25 mm crochet hook (3/0)
  • 02
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 03
    Safety eyes 6 mm (2 per rattle)
  • 04
    Pins for assembly
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing

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— General Info :

Info :

The size of finished doll is approximately 14 cm tall from bottom to head not include ears. Diameter rattle 1.5 cm- 2 cm. Size of dolls depends on size of yarn and crochet hook. It will still work fine with different size of hook and yarn. Only the the end of finished doll will different slightly. This is original design by Lenn's Craft. For personal use only please do not duplicate , redistribute, resell or share this pattern or part of this pattern.

— Bunny Rattle :

— Head :

Round 1 :

6sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(inc) repeat 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Round 7-10 :

sc in each st (35)

Round 11 :

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

Round 12 :

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

Round 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 :

Round 1 :

6sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(inc) repeat 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

sc in each st (24)

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

sc in each st (15)

Round 9 :

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

Round 10-33 :

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

Ears (make 2) :

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.

Info :

Sew body rattle onto head and sew the ears too

— Giraffe Rattle :

— Head :

Round 1 :

6sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(inc) repeat 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Round 7-10 :

sc in each st (35)

Round 11 :

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

Round 12 :

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

Round 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 :

Round 1 :

6sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(inc) repeat 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

sc in each st (24)

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

sc in each st (15)

Round 9 :

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

Round 10-33 :

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

Ears (make 2) :

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 :

White yarn 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) :

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

Short horns (make 2) :

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.

Info :

Attach the mouth. Sew the nostrils to mouth. Sew horns and ears onto head.

— Unicorn Rattle :

— Head :

Round 1 :

6sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(inc) repeat 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4-5 :

sc in each st (18)

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

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

Round 9-12 :

sc in each st (33)

Round 13 :

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

Round 14 :

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

Round 15 :

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

Round 16 :

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

Round 17 :

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

Round 18 :

dec in each st (5), fasten off.

Info :

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

— Body :

Round 1 :

6sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(inc) repeat 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

sc in each st (24)

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

sc in each st (15)

Round 9 :

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

Round 10-33 :

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

Ears (make 2) :

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 :

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 :

White yarn Ch 12 , 6 hdc each st.

Mane :

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

Info :

Place the rolling mane in the middle between the eye like a picture above. Place mane on back with pins like picture above, make sure you make zig zag as natural as possible.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew body rattle onto head by aligning the body opening to the bottom of the head, then sew securely using whipstitch.
  • Attach ears to the top sides of the head using the long tails left from fastening off, pinning in place for symmetry before sewing.
  • For Giraffe: attach the mouth to the lower front of the head, then sew the orange nostrils onto the mouth using the tails provided.
  • Sew the short horns and ears onto the giraffe head, spacing them as shown in the photos and securing firmly.
  • For Unicorn: sew the horn in the center front of the head, then place and sew the rolling mane between the eyes and pin the back mane in a zigzag pattern before sewing.
  • Insert safety eyes between the rounds indicated (see each head section) before stuffing and closing the head to ensure correct placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Insert safety eyes before stuffing the head to achieve correct placement and to keep the assembly safe and secure.
  • 💡Leave long tails after fastening off for each small piece so you have enough yarn to sew parts together cleanly.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly to avoid lumps and to maintain the rounded head shape and smooth rattle body.
  • 💡Pin parts in place and check positioning from several angles before sewing to ensure symmetry and a neat finish.

These sweet baby rattles are designed to be small, safe and delightful for little hands. They make perfect handmade gifts for baby showers or newborns, and are quick to crochet in a single afternoon. Try making a trio as a matching set to give a truly special, personalized present. 🧸🎁

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 14 cm tall from bottom to head (ears not included) when using the recommended cotton yarn and 2.25 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size; use a suitable hook for your chosen yarn and expect the rattle to change proportionally.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated beginner friendly and requires knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases, plus working in the round with a magic ring.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters finish one rattle in 2-4 hours depending on experience and assembly time; a set of three may take a few afternoons.

Where should I place the safety eyes?

Place safety eyes between the rounds indicated for each head: Bunny between rounds 8 and 9; Giraffe between rounds 7 and 8; Unicorn between rounds 7 and 8, leaving eight stitches between eyes.