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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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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 pattern creates three small baby rattles: a bunny, a giraffe and a unicorn, each worked in simple amigurumi style. You will crochet heads, long rattle bodies, and small facial features, then sew everything together for a finished toy. The pattern includes exact round-by-round instructions and notes for eye placement and assembly.

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

Designed for easy assembly and quick results, these rattles are perfect for gifts or baby showers. Photographs and clear shaping instructions help you place mouths, nostrils and manes accurately.

Why You'll Love This Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple crochet stitches into charming little rattles that are perfect for gifting. I enjoy how quickly each rattle takes shape — you can make a set in an afternoon. The patterns are small, economical on yarn, and ideal for practicing increases and decreases. Seeing the tiny noses, nostrils and rolling mane come together always brings a smile and makes the finishing so rewarding.

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 to customize these rattles by swapping colors to match nursery themes — try pastel shades for a soft baby set or bright colors for a playful look.

I often change the yarn weight and hook size to create mini keychain rattles or larger cuddle-friendly versions; thicker yarn and a larger hook will scale up the project easily.

I like to replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes if the toy is intended for very young babies, which keeps everything soft and safe.

I sometimes add a small jingle bell or rattle insert inside the head for extra sound, placing it before closing and securing it inside stuffing to avoid movement.

I enjoy adding tiny crocheted accessories like scarves, bows or tiny hats to personalize each rattle for special gifts or themed sets.

I also experiment with different facial expressions by moving the mouth and nostrils slightly — the placement changes the character’s personality.

For a posable neck, I have tried inserting a short length of flexible wire inside the body before stuffing, but this is optional and for adult-made keepsakes only.

I recommend using contrasting yarn to embroider little cheeks or freckles for extra charm and detail that looks professional and handmade.

If you want a teething-safe option, use 100% cotton yarn and wooden or silicone-safe beads in place of plastic details, following safety guidance for baby toys.

I sometimes make matching sets — bunny, giraffe and unicorn in the same color palette — which look lovely in presentation boxes for baby shower gifts.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the correct round when placing safety eyes will shift the facial features; count rounds carefully and place eyes between the exact rounds stated in the pattern. ✗ Forgetting to leave a long tail when fastening off can make sewing parts difficult later; always leave a long tail for sewing and finishing before you fasten off. ✗ Overstuffing the head or body will distort the shaping and may make sewing parts uneven; stuff gradually and test the shape as you add fiberfill so the form stays smooth. ✗ Not securing small elements like nostrils and horns well enough can cause them to become loose; sew parts with multiple passes and weave in ends securely for durability.

Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

Make three adorable baby rattles — bunny, giraffe and unicorn — with this easy, photo-supported crochet pattern. You will enjoy simple rounds, clear shaping instructions, and step-by-step assembly notes to finish sweet, safe rattles. Perfect for handmade gifts or nursery toys, these small amigurumi rattles are charming and quick to make.

Beginner Friendly 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Rattle Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Soft Cotton yarn (white) - small amount for body/head/details
  • 02
    Soft Cotton yarn (soft pink) - small amount for unicorn head and details
  • 03
    Soft Cotton yarn (yellow) - small amount for giraffe head and horn
  • 04
    Soft Cotton yarn (orange) - small amount for giraffe nostrils and horns
  • 05
    Small amounts of contrast yarn for details (approx 10-30g each color depending on size)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.25 mm (3/0)
  • 02
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 03
    Safety eyes 6 mm (2 per rattle)
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    Pins for assembly
  • 05
    Scissors
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    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.

Infos :

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.

— Abbreviations :

Info :

Ch : chain. Sc : single crochet. Hdc : half double crochet. Dc : double crochet. Inc : increase. Dec : decrease. St : stitch. Sl : slip stitch.

— Materials & Tools :

Info :

Soft Cotton yarn (white, soft pink, yellow, orange). 2.25 mm crochet hook (3/0). Fiberfill for stuffing. Safety eyes 6 mm. Pins, scissor, and needle.

— 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) :

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 1 st , dec) repeat 6 times (12)

Round 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) :

Round 1 :

4 sc in magic ring (4)

Round 2 :

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

Round 3-5 :

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

— Mouth :

Info :

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) :

Info :

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

— Short horns (make 2) :

Round 1 :

4 sc in magic ring (4)

Round 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) :

Round 1 :

3 sc in magic ring (3)

Round 2 :

(sc in next st , inc) (4)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5-6 :

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

— Horn :

Round 1 :

4 sc in magic ring (4)

Round 2 :

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

Round 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)

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.

Info :

The horn and ears are attached. Place mane and secure with pins and sew into place.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the body rattle (long tubular body) to the base of the head and sew securely using a yarn needle, matching round edges and pulling tail through to hide the seam.
  • Insert safety eyes in the rounds specified (bunny: between rnd 8 and 9, giraffe: between rnd 7 and 8, unicorn: between rnd 7 and 8) leaving 8 stitches between each eye, then secure backs.
  • Sew ears to the top sides of the head using the tails left for sewing, positioning symmetrically and tucking ends inside before finishing.
  • Attach the mouth piece centered under the eyes and sew the nostrils onto the mouth using pins to position before permanently stitching in place.
  • Sew short horns onto the head (giraffe) and horn onto the top center (unicorn) using tails to secure and hidden stitches for a neat finish.
  • Pin the rolling mane in the middle between the eyes and secure the larger zig-zag mane along the back, then sew through each curve to fix it in a natural zig-zag placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Insert safety eyes before closing the head and before heavy stuffing so they lock in the correct position and spacing.
  • 💡Leave a long tail when fastening off for each small part to make sewing and placement easier and neater.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while you crochet and when closing the head/body — overstuffing will distort the shape and under-stuffing will make it floppy.

These sweet baby rattles make lovely handmade gifts for new parents and tiny hands. Each little friend is quick to make and full of charm, perfect for gift sets and baby showers. Enjoy stitching, assembling and personalizing them with your favorite colors. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The size of finished rattle is approximately 14 cm tall from bottom to head (not including ears) when using the recommended yarn and 2.25 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but it will change the finished size; adjust hook size accordingly and expect shape differences.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is beginner friendly and rated easy, but you should be comfortable with single crochet, increases and decreases.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Each rattle usually takes a couple of hours to make; plan about 2-4 hours depending on experience and finishing time.

Are these rattles safe for babies?

If making for infants, use stitched or embroidered eyes instead of safety eyes to avoid choking hazards; always follow toy safety guidelines.