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!
56 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! Recently put on bed-rest during my first pregnancy and wanted to be able to do something productive for the baby while I sit around. Making some of these will surely busy me for a day or so!
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.)
Thanks for the great pattern!
Would you be willing to allow me to sell the completed toys from your pattern on my etsy? If not, please let me know!
I will not list anything without your express permission under your terms :)
Getting ready to make three of these~two for friend's with new babies and one for my own 5mo. *THANKS SOOO VERY MUCH!* for the pattern~LOVE IT! (((((HUGS))))) sandi
My friend is having a new baby in July and this is exactly the type of thing I'd love to make her baby. Thank you so much for kindly posting the tutorial. x
Hi from Denmark! What a nice blog you've got here! I was looking for some crochet baby toys on Google, and then I saw your LOOP Baby Toy. Thank you for sharing! I will go to my bench in the garden right away and start the good work! Have a nice day!
-LisBeth.
Love this, so going into my Ravelry queue!
Cora
What a lovely babytoy!!! :)
I love this pattern! I just made one and put jingle bells in it, however, the sound was all muffled because of the batting. Does anybody have an idea how to get the bells to jingle or how to incorporate another noise-maker?
Hi, I personally don't mind the sound that the muffled jingle bells make. BUT you could definitely play around with different noise makers. One idea for a rattle insert is to take two plastic bottle caps and place beads, rice, etc inside to get the sound you want. Then tape the caps together. Have fun!!
Here's a silly tip that I use when I crochet the rings (and other things). I leave the tail of the yarn cut to the length that I want the unrolled ring to be (6 or 10.5 inches) that way i dont have to keep looking for a ruler.
Thanks for the free pattern! I made one here... http://dannyandginapalmer.blogspot.com/2010/09/for-baby.html for my daughter. I stuffed it with plastic bags so it would slightly crinkle when grabbed.
Do you have copyright information on this pattern? Would it be possible for me to make these and sell them on etsy or through a facebook account?
Thanks so much for the pattern! This turned out so cool! I finished on up recently and blogged it here:
http://destashbabycache.blogspot.com/2011/01/jingle-rings-toy.html
@Anonymous who asked about the copyright. I am fine if you want to make and sell the finished product of the LOOP baby toy. I ask that you PLEASE credit "Herbst Handmade" for the creation of the pattern. Thanks!
Hi Amy,
Not only was it super cool to find this pattern exactly 20 minutes after deciding to make my grandson a rattle but to see you give permission to another crafter to sell it on Etsy (where you sell them) how generous is that? Maybe I'll make up a few for my craft sales too and of course you get the credit! It's a very clever idea.
This is super cute! I definitely plan to make this. I shared this with our followers on Facebook!
Jill of oursevendwarfs.com
This is such a cute post! i love it! hope u r doing well!
Its really a great.
this is just what i was looking for!! thanks for a gorgeous quick pattern!! i love to crochet and am driving my family crazy with making our soon to be born bubba boy all these different things! lol.. will be definatley making a heaps of these!! thanks heaps honey!! xoxoxo
Lovely idea! Thank you for the pattern. What did you use for stuffing? I could use some suggestions on the stuffing part please. Thank you!
@Kshitij, I used poly-fill fiber for the stuffing. Although you could use wool or scraps of yarn. The trick is to crochet with a tight tension and stuff the toy firmly so it has structure. Good luck!
Thanks for sharing your idea. I am starting one for my 6 MO grandson, who absolutely loves toys! Also wanted to say that I love your name! For those who don't know, it means "Autumn" in German.
Thank you so much for sharing. My youngest is a little more than 4 months and showing a huge interest in chewing on things. This is on my project list for next week.
Art toys! Excelent work!
What a cute little toy! You make it look so easy! Just wanted to let you know that I'm going to be featuring this in a handmade gift series tomorrow (11/14). Come by and check it out!
that would be a cute gift!
I linked to your tutorial on my blog - thanks for sharing!
doro K.
Hi! What is this stitch called? I'm trying to do a similar project and wondering what the stitch is called. Thanks!
The crochet toys are just too cute! I pinned a pic on my board so more people would find your pattern.
http://pinterest.com/nurseryideas/baby-crochet/
If you would rather I didn't, just contact me via the addy posted on the footer of my website and I'll take it right down.
Jan
Unique Baby Nursery Ideas
Thanks for the super cute & easy pattern!! I linked you on my post here http://loveandstories.wordpress.com/2012/04/30/diy-crochet-baby-rings/
thanks for the proj my nephew chews on it, not much though, mine came out a link b/c the baby yarn is so soft, did anyone else have the same thing
What kind of tube do you use? Is it something you buy at the craft store?
Love this! Thanks!
Hi Jen, Thanks for your comment! Sorry for the confusion.. the "large tube" I'm talking about in the pattern is actually just the part you crochet. You don't buy a tube. I hope that makes sense! :-)
LOVE THIS! It's exactly what I was looking for. My 7 month old loves to chew and shake rattles so this is perfect. Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
Love this! Just finished my first one for my future baby cousin! It was so easy, i was able to do it in about an hour, while watching tv, with a 2 year old running around. Thank you for the fun pattern. I'm going to make another one tomorrow for my little one! Ü
Great! May I ask you what material you put into the rings? Thanks for the pattern, it made me follow your posts from now on :)
I love love love the colors and style of this. Any baby who gets one of these is so lucky! I linked to it on my blog this morning, at http://www.mooglyblog.com/free-crochet-toys-for-babies-patterns/ :)
Thanks for sharing your pattern!
such a cute pattern. I know you've sold it in your shop before. I love crocheting and crafting myself but I am not talented to ever come up with my own original pattern. Can i sell the finish product using your pattern ?
@Mamameeshe, I'm glad you like the pattern! I have intended this pattern for personal use only. Thanks for asking!
Thank you for sharing this delightful little toy. I have lots of little ones in my life right not who are going to love these. BTW My Mom's maiden name was Amy Louise Herbst.
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