Acorn Baby Rattle - Crochet Pattern

Using this acorn baby rattle crochet pattern in English and Spanish, you yourself can crochet a rattle for your baby or grandchildren.

LANGUAGE
• English (US terms)

TYPE OF FILE
• PDF

SKILL LEVEL
• confident beginner

PATTERN CONTAINS:
• clearly explained instructions for each round,
• many more step-by-step photos
• clear diagram for leaf

The instruction DOESN’T contain basic crochet lessons. Description is designed for users who know how to crochet. You should be able to crochet these stitches:

CH = chain
MC = magic circle
SS = slip stitch
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
DC = double crochet
TR = treble crochet
INC = increase (crochet 2 st in one stitch)
DEC = decrease (crochet 2 st together)

Length of the toy along with the ring is ~4-4.4" (10-11 cm). Diameter of the acorn is ~2.2" (5.5 cm)

You can use this yarn for your rattles:

• YarnArt JEANS, 55% cotton, 45% acrylic; 160 m/50g
• Alize Cotton Gold, 55% cotton, 45% acrylic; 330 m/100g
• Gazzal Jeans, 58% cotton, 42% acrylic; 170 m/50g

• YarnArt Denim Washed, 70% cotton, 30% acrylic; 130 m/50g (melange colors)

• Crochet hook that is convenient for you when using such kind of yarn. I used 2.5 mm hook
• Needle
• Wooden ring 2.2" (5.5 cm) in diameter
• Scissors
• Safety pins
• Stuffing (holofiber or any synthetic material)
• A rattle. You can use any kind of capsule from a toy vending machine, put several beads, marbles or cherry pits inside the capsule; or use a special rattle