Crochet a Dog Rattle – baby grasping ring with stripes (EN & DE)

IMPORTANT: You are buying a PDF crochet pattern, NOT the finished item.
This pattern is included in English AND German – both versions are part of the download, 8 pages each.

Crochet a dog rattle – a PDF crochet pattern for a baby rattle: a lilac dog with a dark patch around one eye and two floppy ears, one purple and one pink, sits on a striped grasping ring. A rattle ball is hidden in the head.

It is crocheted with cotton yarn in lilac, plus scraps of purple, pink and white. The ring is softly stuffed and easy for small hands to hold. A lovely gift for a new baby or a christening.

Pattern in English and German, 8 pages each
Easy enough for beginners
Explained step by step, with photos
Every round written out, with the stitch count at the end
Instant download after purchase

HOW YOU GET YOUR PATTERN
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Photo note: The crocheted item is real and made by me.

If you run into any trouble or something is unclear, please send me a message first – I am happy to help and we will sort it out together. The review can wait until after that, I would much prefer it that way.

You are welcome to sell the finished crocheted items as long as you credit „Design: Masche-für-Masche". The pattern itself is for your private use only – it may not be exchanged, passed on, gifted, sold or translated.

Skill level: beginner – basic stitches only, and the pieces are simple to make.

You should know these stitches:
Chain (ch), single crochet (sc), magic ring (MR), increase (inc) and decrease (dec). US crochet terms.

The pattern is worked in rounds, with some sewing and a little embroidery.

The pattern is a detailed step-by-step PDF with photos. Every round is written out individually, with a stitch count to check against.

Crocheted with sport weight cotton (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania) and a 3 mm hook (US C/2 – D/3).
Gauge: 26 sc x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches.

Yarn: sport weight cotton, e.g. Schachenmayr Catania

• 50 g in lilac
• a scrap each of purple, pink and white
• toy stuffing
• a pair of safety eyes, approx. 7.5 mm
• one rattle insert (rattle ball), approx. 3 cm

Equipment:

• crochet hook 3 mm
• darning needle
• scissors