Delightful Newborn Safari Crochet Pattern - Charming Little Lion Baby Rattle, Ideal for Sensory Play and the Perfect New Baby Gift

Spoil your newborn with this cutely crafted lion baby rattle. Once completed, this cuddly companion stands at a perfect playful height of 5.5”/14cm, assuming the use of the same weight yarn and wooden ring as outlined.

Bring your crafty side to life! This crochet pattern is ideal for those at an intermediate skill level or above.

Have peace of mind as this crochet lion pattern has been thoroughly checked and tested. The pattern is eloquently written in English (US terminology), available for instant download post-purchase. Your purchase includes a 5-page PDF pattern, teeming with detailed step-by-step instructions, aided by 27 clear illustration pictures, making the creation of this charming rattle toy a breeze.

Materials Needed:

• Vita Lily 100% cotton 1.75oz/50g, approx 137yds/125m in two complementary colors (ideas: Main Color - beige or light yellow, Contrast Color - brown or orange, Contrast Color 1 - white). Feel free to substitute the yarn, just ensure it matches the original proportions. Notably, substitute yarns like “Scheepjes Catona”, “Schachenmayr Catania” are highly recommended.
• Crochet hooks of 2mm and 2.5mm size
• A wooden ring of approximately 2-3”/60-70mm in diameter (A beech wooden ring is highly recommended!)
• Fiberfill for that soft, squishy stuffing
• A Rattle measuring about 1in/24-28mm in diameter
• Safety eyes with a diameter of 8mm (Safety first!)
• Trusty tapestry needle and scissors
• Black embroidery floss or yarn for the details

Abbreviations:
• BOR - Beginning of Round
• ch – Chain
• sl st - Slip Stitch
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• sc - Single Crochet
• dec - Decrease (sc2tog (Tip: Invisible Decreases work best))
• inc - Increase (2sc in one st)
• dc - Double Crochet
• hdc - Half Double Crochet
• rnd(s) - Round(s)
• foll – Follow(ing)(s)
• rep - Repeat
• rem - Remain(ing)
• cont – Continue

Remember, ( ) * n means to repeat the contents of brackets as many times as instructed by the number following the bracket. The ending number is the total number of stitches in the round.

Here’s to many joyful hours of crocheting - Happy Crafting! ##