Rainbow Animal Baby Rattles Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Garter , knit, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Use small amounts of colourful yarn to create a whole collection of Sachiyo Ishii's baby-friendly toys.

Bring a touch of animal magic to playtime with these delightful knitted ring rattles by designer Sachiyo Ishii. Each is designed to be visually engaging and tactile, with soft shapes, playful spikes, fins, and other features securely attached, making them perfect for curious little hands. These rattles combine simple construction techniques with eye-catching details, offering a fun and rewarding project for crafters of all skill levels.

Sizing

Rattle rings: 7cm diameter

What you need

Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK, shades (A) 303 Cream, (B) 511 Angel, (C) 525 Meadow, (D) 500 Sunshine, (E) 216 Sky, (F) 242 Flamenco (G) 490 Aqua, (H) 326 Denim Blue, (I) 535 Blueberry, (J) 533 Piglet, (K) 508 Pumpkin, one 50g ball of each; plus dark brown 4ply, small amount
Needles: 3mm
Tapestry needle
Safety toy stuffing
Wooden or silicone rattle rings: 5cm wide, six

Meet the designer

Best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii is a regular designer for Let’s Knit Together. She is an expert at creating knitted toys and cute characters. If you enjoyed making these rattles, why not make Sachiyo's newborn baby baubles pattern next?

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