zondag 26 oktober 2014

Pattern: Rainbow Baby Rattle Toy


Here it is! The cutest and most flung worthy toy ever!

Crochet one for your own kids or a new arrival amongst friends or family.

Have fun!

P.S. I played a bit with the layout in both printerfriendly versions, let me know if you like it!



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This pattern is written in US Crochet terms.

Skill level: Advanced beginner

Abbreviations

Ch: chain (yoh, pull through)
Sl st: slip stitch (insert hook in stitch, yoh and pull through stitch and loop on hook)
Sc: single crochet (insert hook in stitch, yoh, pull through stitch (two loops on hook), yoh and pull through both loops)
Hdc: Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (three loops on hook), yarn over  and draw through all loops on hook
Dc: double crochet (yoh, insert hook in stitch, yoh, pull through stitch, *yoh, pull through two loops* two times)

Materials

Rowan cotton dk  in assorted colours
Crochet hook  4 mm/G
Pantyhose, Rattle (closed one), Polyester Stuffing *Here is a post on the rattle!*

Written instructions

Ch3, sl st to close ring

Round 1: Ch1 (does not count as a stitch), sc 6 times into ring. Sl st to 1st sc to close round (6 sc). Do not turn.

Round 2: Ch1, sc twice in each st, sl st to first sc to close round (12 sc)
Fasten off colour, attach new colour in a random spot.

After each following round, fasten off and attach new colour in a random spot. You will have rounds in one colour.

Round 3: Ch1, *sc twice in first st, sc once into next st *, repeat between ** five more times, sl st to first sc to close round (18 sc)

Round 4: Ch1, *sc twice in first st, sc once into next two st*, repeat between ** five more times, sl st to first sc to close round (24 sc)

Round 5: Ch1, *sc twice in first st, sc once in next three st*, repeat between ** five more times, sl st to first sc to close round (30 sc)

Round 6: Ch1, *sc twice in first st, sc once in next four st*, repeat between ** five more times, sl st to first sc to close round (36 sc)

Round 7: Ch1, *sc twice in first st, sc once in next five st*, repeat between ** five more times, sl st to first sc to close round (42 sc)

Round 8: Ch1, *sc twice in first st, sc once in next six st*, repeat between ** five more times, sl st to first sc to close round (48 sc)

Round 9: Ch1, sc twice in first st, sc once in next seven st*, repeat between ** five more times, sl st to first sc to close round (54 sc)

Round 10: Ch1, sc twice in first st, sc once in next eight st*, repeat between ** five more times, sl st to first sc to close round (60 sc)

Round 11: Ch1, sc twice in first st, sc once in next nine st*, repeat between ** five more times, sl st to first sc to close round (66 sc)
Fasten off. Make another circle

Place two circles wrong sides together and attach the same colour as used for last round by pulling the strand of yarn through both circles in a random stitch.

Start round 12 but stop when you are two-thirds done. Start stuffing a pantyhose, put in a rattle, insert pantyhose (toes first) into opening of circles and stuff until firm. Tie off pantyhose, cut off excess fabric and continue with round 12.

Round 12: Ch1, sc twice in first st, sc once in next ten st*, repeat between ** five more times, sl st to first sc to close round (72 sc)

Round 13 (Edge): *Sl st to next st, (hdc, dc, hdc) into next st, sl st in next st*, repeat between **until you reached your starting point, sl st to first sl st, fasten off.

Copyright: This pattern is for personal use only. You may not resell the pattern or sell items made from this pattern. If you want to show it on your blog, homepage or other place, please give credit to the designer.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!

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