Skill Level - Intermediate or Advanced

This crochet pattern, translated by Oxana Horbunova, is written in English using US terminology. This pattern can be downloaded immediately following your purchase. It comes in an 8-page PDF format, complete with detailed step-by-step instructions and numerous illustrative pictures to guide you through the process of creating this rattle toy. Should you have any queries, do not hesitate to reach out to me and I will do everything in my power to assist you.

The finished toy stands at an approximate height of 5”/12 cm, provided you use the same weight yarn and wooden ring.

Materials Required:

• 100% Cotton yarn in your preferred color (1.75oz/50g approx 137yds/125m)
• Recommended Yarn: “Vita Cotton Lily”
• Suggested Substitute Yarns: “Scheepjes Catona” or “Alpina Anabel”
• Crochet hooks of size 2mm and 2.5 mm
• Wooden ring about 2-3”/60-70mm in diameter (Beech wooden ring is recommended)
• Fiberfill for stuffing
• Rattle insert (optional)
• Tapestry needle and scissors

Abbreviations:

• beg: beginning
• ch: chain
• cont: continue
• dec: decrease (sc2tog) (invisible decreases are recommended)
• inc: increase (2sc in the same st)
• rep: repeat
• rnd: round
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• tr: treble crochet
• ( ) * n: repeat the content in the parenthesis as many times as indicated by the number following the parenthesis. The final number indicates the total number of stitches in the round.