Spiral rattle Sky by Zayceva Natalia

Spiral rattle Sky

Crochet
July 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
1.65 mm
US
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $9.00.

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 this spiral, such elements of the sky are represented - ⛅clouds, moon, ⭐ star and rainbow.

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 pattern is in PDF format and consists of 14 pages.

The sizes of the toy:

  • unfolded length - 83 cm / 32.5”;
  • length of pendants - 19-22 cm / 7.5-8.5”;
  • rainbow - 12х8 cm / 5.5x3”; moon - 8 cm / 3”; star - 10 cm / 4”.

You need for work:
1. Yarn. Sport weight/4 ply yarn Yarnart Jeans (50g/160m, cotton 55%, acrylic 45%) - 5 shades of blue:

  • dark blue #17 (main - 1 skein);
  • light blue #75 (moon, rainbow - 1/4 a skein);
  • light turquoise #76 (star, rainbow - 1/4 a skein);
  • blue #15 (tube, rainbow - 1/2 a skein);
  • turquoise #33 (rainbow - a little).
  1. Hook. I use 1.6 mm.
  2. Any toy stuffing.
  3. Wire and insulating tape. I have a twin wire with insulation with a diameter of 3 mm (the wire should keep its shape well), 96 cm long. Insulating tape or adhesive plaster for wrapping (if necessary).
  4. Wooden ring. I have with a diameter of 5 cm.
  5. Rattle and squeaker. I have 1 piece of each for star and moon.
  6. Elastic band. 2 pcs. of 9 cm each. The width is ca. 1 cm.
  7. Scissors, needle, stitch markers.