Crochet Pattern - LOOP Baby Toy
Now that my littlest is almost four months old, I've been working on some fun, grabby baby toys. This is a cute one that I'm calling "loop". I've sold a handful in the shop. They are super-easy to make, so I've decided to post a little tutorial so you can make them for the little one's in your life. Enjoy!
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"LOOP" - A Baby Rattle Grab Toy
by Amy Herbst
MATERIALS NEEDED:
-3.25 mm crochet hook
-Worsted weight yarn of your choice (here I've used Patons Classic Wool)
-1 or 2 small jingle bells (they just need to be small enough to fit in the large tube)
-Stuffing material
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Starting with the first small outer ring, chain 6.
- Slip stitch in the first chain you made to form a ring.
Stuff the tube lightly as you work
- Make 1 single crochet in each single crochet around until you have a little tube measuring 6 inches long.
-Bring the two ends of your 6" tube together to form a ring, stitch closed.
Repeat above instructions to make a total of two small rings.
For the large inner ring:
- Chain 12 (or 14, depending on your tension)--you want it to be nice and tight
- Slip stitch in the first chain you made to form a ring.
Stuff the tube firmly as you work, adding in a small jingle bell or two
- Make 1 single crochet in each single crochet (changing colors as desired) until you have a tube measuring 10.5 inches long.
- Slide the two small rings onto the large tube.
- Bring the ends of the large tube together to form a ring and stitch closed.
TA-DA! Easy-peasy. You just made a "Loop" baby toy!
18 comments:
i'm so glad you posted the pattern - if only i crocheted :)
This is the cutest crocheted thing ever! Thanks for sharing. -Nicole C
This is really cool! I just came over from Craft and I really love this project! I'll be linking.
It's too bad it's not on Ravelry yet... I love it, and would totally add it to my queue! Ever since my first niece was born, I find myself looking for more and more quick and easy baby projects!
Thanks for the pattern, I think I might even add a bell or two in one of the smaller rings! Thanks again for sharing!
not only is it a great toy, it is also a beautiful piece to look at! thanks for the tutorial!
greetings from vasa, finland
sofie
Soooooo cute! Thanks for sharing the pattern!
I'm always looking for great non-plastic baby toys. Great pattern!
This is so cute! Thanks for sharing this pattern. Glad to see you back:)
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern!
I'm pregnant with boy/girl twins due in may and I just don't have it in me to knit clothes for them since I already have two small children and no time for myself! I've been looking for interesting toys to knit for them and this is by far the best that I've found. I LOVE IT!!!!
Thanks again~!!!!!
So cute!!
I am going to start one tonight! Iwas looking for a simple but nice toy to make for my #5 :) thanks
- Melly in Mass.
this is really neat. with all the baby toys in the store made in china, i'm really glad you came up with something you can make yourself and not have to worry about the baby putting in their mouth. again thanks
Such a cute and great idea. Have so many little scraps of yarn and I HATE to throw anything away!!Just been invited to a baby shower so here's a nice decoration for the package. Also do lots of baby charity things so again a place for my scraps of yarn. Thanks so much for sharing and for my Craft page that sent me over. Gloria
what cute idea! I'm going to remember that when I get my next baby shower invite.
Wow! it is really wonderful for the child.We can do it easily.Thanks to provide this wonderful idea.
I enjoyed this pattern -made it for my niece..thanks for sharing, will be posting it tomm on my blog
Wow, New Idea for Baby Toys!
I like to share source of Sensational Beginnings Coupons where I often buy toys like that.
Thank you so much for posting the pattern! I'm teaching myself how to crochet, so easy projects like this are right up my alley. Thanks again for the fabulous idea! (Oh, and I've been putting a little cellophane in my ringsto make a little bit of that crinkly noise my baby loves.)
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