Instead of going through the trouble of making sure your baby rattle is BPA free, you should just join the DIY movement. Don’t know where to start? Not a problem, here are 32 Baby Crochet Rattle Patterns to get you inspired.
A rattle has been one of the first toys for babies to play with for centuries and it’s still now! Babies love sound and color, and you put both these attributes in a rattle, which makes it a perfect toy for a little one.
Crochet baby rattles are certainly much more stimulating than the plastic ones. Read on to see some of the best baby crochet rattle patterns around!
1. Bear Baby Rattle Crochet Pattern by Amiguroom Toys
This free crochet rattle pattern will help you to create a cute crochet bear rattle for your beloved baby. Every kid deserves gorgeous crochet toys, handmade with love!
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2. Boho Celestials Rattle Crochet Pattern by Knot Mama Made
These Boho Celestials Rattle are so sweet and can easily be made to match any nursery. The pattern includes directions to create both a Crescent Moon and Rainbow Rattle. Two patterns for the price of one is always a nice bonus!
Get the Pattern by Knot Mama Made here
3. Crochet Flamingo Baby Rattle Pattern by Crochet Feelings Toys
This Flamingo Crochet Baby Rattle can be a beautiful baby shower or christening gift for a newborn a baby girl! It’s baby-safe because this rattle is made without any small details and eyes are embroidered.
This baby toy rattle is around 6.3 inches (16 cm) when finished and created using chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, decrease, increase, and a magic ring.
Get the Pattern by Crochet Feelings Toys here
4. Ice Cream Cone Free Crochet Rattle Pattern by Yarnspirations
Strawberry! Chocolate! Vanilla! Oh my! Thrill their developing senses with these soft little Ice Cream Cone Rattles. Be sure to use safety eyes, and watch the video for other tips on making these adorable toys safe for babies.
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5. Crochet Elephant Rattle Pattern by Vinera Eyer Patterns
Looking to create a little gift for a new bundle of joy? This Elephant Rattle would be perfect! It also would make a great gift for a baby shower or a hospital visit!
Crochet an adorable elephant rattle to entertain your little ones. You can easily customize it with different colors as well as with small details such as bows and flowers.
Get the Pattern by Vinera Eyer Patterns here
6. Lucy, the Fox Crochet Rattle Toy Pattern by Yarn Wave Shop
This adorable Lucy, the Fox Crochet Rattle Toy is a great baby shower or birthday gift for the little ones in your life. The size of the finished toy is about 17 cm (6.7 inches) if using indicated yarn and wooden ring.
Get the Pattern by Yarn Wave Shop here
7. Amigurumi Carrot Rattle Free Crochet Pattern by Make And Do Crew
This Carrot Rattle Crochet Pattern makes a quick DIY gift for all the tiny “bunnies” in your life. And of course, if you know a vegan baby, this veggie rattle is a total slam dunk!
Make it with cotton yarn if you prefer a yarn that isn’t fuzzy since this toy is going to get a lot of chewing action. You can really use any worsted weight yarn you’d like though.
Also see: Crochet Carrot Patterns
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8. Crochet Monsters Rattle Pattern by Kristi Tullus
These small Monster Rattles are crocheted around a rattle made of a plastic egg from a Kinder Surprise chocolate egg filled with small glass beads.
But you can always use fiberfill to stuff the body. The long antennae are perfect for grabbing with small hands. These monsters are about 8.5 cm (3 1/3”) tall, including the antennae, with fingering weight cotton yarn and a 1.75 mm crochet hook (US thread hook size 4).
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9. Crochet Cactus Rattle Pattern by KNUFL
This adorable Crochet Cactus Rattle is your little one’s new best friend! This baby toy is the ideal size for baby to grasp onto and the gentle rattle sound is stimulating for your baby. Be sure to use super fine yarn to make it suitable for babies.
10. Baby Bunny Rattle Crochet Pattern by Christine Harvey
This smiling Baby Bunny Rattle has a soft textured feel, which makes it especially easy to grip for teeny tiny hands! If you’re new to crochet, this pattern is a great way to get started.
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11. Crochet Rainbow Baby Rattle Pattern by A Crafty Concept
This cute Crochet Rainbow Baby Rattle works up in just an hour(maybe two), uses very little yarn and would make a great, gender-neutral baby gift!
With its bright tones, this crochet rattle is the perfect addition to any tasteful rainbow or whimsical themed nursery.
Get the Pattern by A Crafty Concept here
12. Crochet Baby Rattle Pattern by Petals To Picots
This Crochet Baby Rattle is as easy to make as it is cute! It is the perfect size for little hands to clutch and shake. crochet one up for your own little one or to give as a gift.
Get the Pattern by Petals To Picots here
13. Hippo Free Crochet Rattle Pattern by A Purpose And A Stitch
This Hippo Rattle is super cute and adorable, functional as a teething ring and a rattle, with an easy grip for baby! These little guys are so sweet and soft you may just want to keep him for yourself!
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14. Star Ring Rattle Crochet Pattern by Yarnutopia
These colorful Star Ring Rattles are unquestionably perfect for beginners. Who doesn’t like a fun and easy project for relaxing evenings in front of the TV? You can easily adjust the size of the star by swapping for hooks.
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15. Crochet Giraffe Rattle Pattern by Raula Toys
This eye-catching Crochet Giraffe Rattle is a great sensory toy for baby and oh so pretty to look at! Create it with all your love and care for your little one with the help of this pattern. Who couldn’t resist?
Get the Pattern by Raula Toys here
16. Sheep Rattle Free Crochet Pattern by Yarn Plaza
This adorable Sheep Rattle is the perfect size for little hands to hold and shake, it has nice textures for sensory stimulation, and different parts to chew and teeth on. It makes a great baby shower or Baptism/Christening gift for the little ones in your life!
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17. Mushroom Rattle Amigurumi Pattern by Lilleliis
This Mushroom Rattle is a super quick and sweet gift for babies and newborns, especially for those who are born in autumn. A fallen leaf sewn on the mushroom hat and grass stitched on the stalk makes this rattle very special.
Get the Pattern by Lilleliis here
18. Crochet Pumpkin Rattle Pattern by Toys By Knit Friends
This Crochet Pumpkin Rattle is the perfect fall-themed baby gift. It may be too small to pick out a pumpkin at the pumpkin patch but the babies will love shaking their own special pumpkin!
When you use the same materials, your pumpkin rattle will measure 12.5 cm or 4.92 inches tall – perfect for those little hands to hold.
Get the Pattern by Toys By Knit Friends here
19. Crochet Jellyfish Rattle Pattern by House Sleeping Toys
This Jellyfish Rattle makes a great gift for babies. The tentacles are meant to remind the baby of the umbilical cord and being in the womb. The presence of the jellyfish toy helps promote a calming effect in babies. A nice maternity gift for family and friends
Get the Pattern by House Sleeping Toys here
20. Happy Cow Rattle Crochet Pattern by Tilly Some
The loop design of this Happy Cow Rattle makes it is easy for little hands to grab and play. It’s a super cute friend for your baby! You can use this pattern to make larger or smaller rattle by using finer or bulkier yarn.
Get the Pattern by Tilly Some here
21. Crochet Rocket Baby Rattle Pattern by Mila Toys Patterns
This Crochet Rocket Baby Rattle is an ideal gift to inspire an early love of space – perfect for the little one you love to the moon and back.
The height of the finished toy is about 15 centimeters/5.9 inches. If you use different yarn and/or crochet hook size, the size will be different.
Get the Pattern by Mila Toys Patterns here
22. Crochet Flower Baby Rattle Pattern by ATERG Crochet
Following this baby rattle crochet pattern, you can make a multicolored Flower Baby Rattle for your own baby or it can be a good idea as a baby shower gift, a pregnant mom or a newborn baby girl gift.
It is basic enough to work up in one afternoon and creative enough to stimulate the imagination of a curious baby!
Get the Pattern by ATERG Crochet here
23. Crochet Cloud Baby Rattle Pattern by Toys By Ustyushka
This adorable Crochet Cloud Baby Rattle with its smiley face is sure to be cherished by your little one, rain or shine. The balloons are ringing, and the sun is beeping. Your baby will play with this cloud with interest!
Get the Pattern by Toys By Ustyushka here
24. Crochet Daisy Rattle Pattern by Yarnabees
With richly textured softness, this adorable Crochet Daisy Rattle will make a great toy to help engage the baby’s developing senses of touch and sound.
Perfect for teeny hands to shake and play, and grow for future tea parties or play picnics! Make one for that little one!
Get the Pattern by Yarnabees here
25. Koala Free Crochet Rattle Pattern by Zuzanna Pabin
This cute Koala Rattle looks so fancy with its colorful bow! The pattern is perfectly basic and therefore so versatile. Keep it in your library, you will keep coming back to it! What colors will you choose for your first crochet rattle?
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26. Christmas Tree Baby Rattle Crochet Pattern by Lisa Ferrel
Your little Christmas baby will love playing with this rattle shaped like a Christmas tree. Makes a great first Christmas gift or Christmas baby shower gift.
You can use an empty pill bottle to make the rattle or buy a rattle insert or even make them with a squeaker for a dog toy.
Get the Pattern by Lisa Ferrel here
27. Amigurumi Beehive Baby Rattle Crochet Pattern by Raffamusa Designs
This Amigurumi Beehive Baby Rattle is so sweet and beautiful and it is perfect for both baby boys and girls. Including the wooden ring, the entire amigurumi rattle measures 18 cm (6.75″) in height.
28. Happy Amigurumi Apple Rattle Crochet Pattern by Lilleliis
Make apples, make rattles! Happy Amigurumi Apple Rattle is the perfect self-made present for babies. It’s cute and colorful. Look at their smiley faces. How can you resist it?!
These rattles are made in 3 pieces – first, you make the leaf, then you make the apple and attach the leaf to it, only then you crochet a separate striped handle and attach the apple to the handle. This construction will give you the best and most sturdy results.
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29. Firefighter’s Axe Baby Rattle Crochet Pattern by My Fingers Fly
Your little firefighter will love playing with this rattle shaped like Dad’s (or Mom’s) axe. These rattles make great shower gifts, photography props or accessories for baby’s Halloween costume.
Use worsted weight yarn from your scrap basket (cotton or polyester). You can use an empty pill bottle to make the rattle or buy a rattle insert.
Get the Pattern by My Fingers Fly here
30. Fish Rattle Crochet Pattern by Anne Bank Nielsen
Curly ce tails make these Fish Rattles really cute and fun! Touching different textures will be a true pleasure for little hands.
This rattle is crocheted in such a way that all the fish parts (except the eyes) are crocheted directly onto the fish body. This means almost no sewing.
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31. Crochet Pineapple Baby Rattle Pattern by Crochet Feelings Toys
Crochet this cute Amigurumi Pineapple Baby Rattle so your baby will feel automatically refreshed! With this whimsical crochet toy, summer will follow you anywhere you go!
The pattern uses 1.75 crochet hook and yarn which meterage is 197 yards (180 meters) for 1.76 oz (50 g) and wooden ring diameter is 2.1 inches (5.4 cm).
Get the Pattern by Crochet Feelings Toys here
32. Crochet Baby Rattle Amigurumi Butterfly Pattern
Crochet Baby Rattle Amigurumi Butterfly Pattern is so cute. If you have been looking for something different to crochet for a new born, look no further! We love these Amigurumi Butterfly Baby Rattles.
Not only are they soft and cuddly, they also feature a variety of colors, making them calming and bright for baby to play with. Having these around a newborn will also help with the development of their touch and fine motor skills. We recommend using organic cotton yarn, as it is natural and nice and soft, a perfect start to life.
Note: Please avoid using small items on newborn products. Crochet or knit the eyes instead of using button or other small items, just to be extra safe.
Skill level: Intermediate
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