Crochet pattern animal gripping ring

A wooden ring is a well suitable toy for babies not only for teething. It can be used for various activities to train motor activity and sensory abilities. These cute rings are decorated with animal heads that can also contain a rattle. The 5 types cat, frog, pig, chick and bear are described detailed. Many pictures help to understand the production process.

This tutorial does not include crochet basics, but requires some experience. The following techniques are used: magic ring, chain stitch, slip stitch, double crochet, half treble crochet, treble crochet, double treble crochet, crochet in rows and rounds, embroidering and sewing (crochet terms in British English!).

If you use cotton yarn with a yardage of about 200y/3.5oz (90m/50g) and a hook size 3.5 and 3.0, the crochet tube will fit for 12 mm wide wooden rings with an outside diameter of 70 mm, the whole toy becomes 13 cm tall.

cotton yarn 200y/3.5oz (90m/50g)
hook size 3.5, 3.0 and 2.5
wooden rings with an outside diameter of 70 mm
stuffing