Spiral rattle by Zayceva Natalia

Spiral rattle

Crochet
June 2021
Sport (12 wpi) ?
US
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $8.40.

The pattern contains English description of crocheting spiral baby hanging rattles - original and safe toy for newborn!
This spiral can be hung on a bed, on a stroller and used as an educational toy for a baby.

In the elements of toys are used different materials to increase the tactile sensations. Rattles, squeaker and other decorative elements are important for baby’s development.

The sizes of the toy:

  • unfolded length - 85 cm;
  • rolled length - about 35 cm;
  • in height (from the upper edge of the spiral to the edge of the lowest toy) - about 30 cm;
  • an owl - 10 cm; bear - 11 cm; butterfly - 11 cm. ⠀ ⠀ You need for work:
  1. Yarn. Sport weight/4 ply yarn Yarnart Jeans (50g/160m, cotton 55%, acrylic 45%): 1) milky 03 (1 skein); 2) light pink 18 (1/2 a skein); 3) dark pink 36 (1/2 a skein); 4) light yellow 86 (1/3 a skein); 5) yellow 67 (1/2 a skein); 6) beige 07 (1/2 a skein); 7) white 62 (a little); 8-9) brown and black (for decoration - a little).
  2. Hook. I have 1,6 mm.
  3. Polyester toy filling. Fiberfill or any toys stuffing. Granulate (optional) - 30 g for the owl.
  4. Wire and insulating tape. I have a wire with insulation with a diameter of 3 mm (the wire should keep its shape well), 1 m long. Insulating tape or adhesive plaster for wrapping.
  5. Wooden ring. I have with a diameter of 7 cm, you can use a ring size 5.5 cm.
  6. Rattle and squeaker. I have 1 piece of each, you can use more.
  7. Elastic band. 2 pieces of 8 cm each. The width is ca. 1 cm.
  8. Crinkle material plastic film/Roasting Sleeve (optional). A little to create a rustling effect in detail. I used it in flower petals.