With all the adorable baby designs you’ll be making this year, you may not have time to get to the store to buy gift tags, so I have a couple of free downloads for you. Simply download the PDFs to your computer and print.
Here’s a fun idea! Emilee Designs has put together a collection of Christmas sweaters (jumpers) for the entire family. She will be making one for herself and sharing her progress on her blog. I have to admit, I have an unfinished Christmas sweater I was making for myself last year. Maybe it’s time to get it out and finish it.
Finished Starfish measures approximately 6.5” wide at widest point
ARMS: (Make 5)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds until Rnd 10.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts (4 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once (6 sc).
Rnd 4: Sc in each st.
Rnd 5: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (9 sc).
Rnd 6: Sc in each st.
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (12 sc).
Rnd 8: Sc in each st.
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat 3 times (16 sc).
Rnd 10: Sc in each st. Join with sl st.
Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, sc in next 6 sts (6 sc).
Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 13: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 2 sts, dec (4 sc).
Rows 14-16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 17: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, inc in last st (6 sc).
Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing.
ASSEMBLY:
Stuff arms lightly with cotton stuffing. Wrap Rows 11-18 of arm around plastic rattle and sew Row 18 to Row 11. Sew ends of Rnd 10 tog to avoid holes in the rattle.
If you’re looking for a sweet and meaningful baby gift, my Angel Baby Rattle Crochet Pattern is the perfect project. Soft, comforting, and filled with love, this little rattle makes a thoughtful present for baby showers, baptisms, holidays, or just because.
Why You’ll Love It
This angel design brings a touch of peace and joy, making it more than just a toy—it’s a keepsake. Handmade with soft cotton yarn, the rattle is safe for little hands to hold and shake, while the gentle sound adds a soothing touch to playtime.
Great For:
Baby shower gifts 👶
Baptism or christening keepsakes ✝️
First Christmas presents 🎄
Handmade nursery décor
Pattern Details
🧶 The pattern is beginner-friendly, with step-by-step instructions to guide you along. You’ll need basic crochet skills (single crochet, increases, and decreases), some stuffing, and a small rattle insert.
This angel baby rattle is a beautiful way to combine creativity with love, and it’s sure to be treasured by parents and little ones alike. 💕
✨ Ready to make your own? Grab the Angel Baby Rattle Crochet Pattern today and start stitching a heavenly little gift!
Materials:
Small amounts of cotton worsted yarn – white, yellow and tan/ivory (desired color for face).
Size G crochet hook
Fiberfil
Rattle insert (column rattles fit better)
Yarn needle
Directions:
Rnd 1: With tan (ivory) yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc).
Rnd 3-5: Work even on 12 sc.
Rnd 6: Dec around (6 st).
Rnd 7: Work even on 6 sc. Join. Fasten off.
Rnd 8: Attach white yarn. 2 sc in each st around (12 st).
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 3 st, 2 sc next st,* repeat twice (15 st).
Rnd 10: Work even on 15 sc.
Rnd 11: *Sc in next 4 st, inc next st,* repeat twice (18 sc).
Rnd 12: Work even on 18 sc.
Rnd 13: *Sc in next 5 st, inc next st,* repeat twice (21 sc).
Rnd 14: Work even on 21 sc.
Rnd 15: *Sc in next 6 sc, inc,* repeat twice (24 sc).
Rnd 16: Work even on 24 sc.
Rnd 17: *Sc in next 7 sc, inc,* repeat twice (27 sc).
Rnd 18: Work even on 27 sc.
Rnd 19: *Sc in next 8 sc, inc,* repeat twice (30 sc).
Rnd 20: Work even on 30 sc. Join with sl st.
Rnd 21: Working through back loops only, *sc, dec,* repeat around (20 sc). Stuff with Fiberfil and rattle insert.
Rnd 22: Working in both loops, *sc, dec,* repeat until closed. Fasten off.
Return to unused loop of Rnd 21. *Sc, sk 1 st, 4 dc in next st, sk 1 st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Weave in all ends.
Wings:
Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in same sc, 2 dc in each of next 2 st. Leave remaining 3 st unworked. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3: Dc in 1st st, *2 dc next st, dc next st,* repeat, 2 dc in top of ch-3. Fasten off. Repeat Rows 2-3 on unworked sc of Rnd 1. Sew to back of angel. Weave in ends.
Handle:
Rnd 1: With yellow or gold yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each ch around (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnds 5-6: Work even on 24 sc.
Rnd 7: *Dec, sc next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 8: *Dec, sc,* repeat around (12 sc).
Continue to work even on 12 sc until handle measures 3.5”. Join, end off yarn leaving 12” length for sewing. Stuff handle firmly with fiberfill and sew to bottom of angel. Sew at least 2 times around the handle to make sure it is secure.
Since today is Collector Car Appreciation Day, I thought it would be fun to post a cute pattern I designed a few years ago, a baby rattle shaped like an impact wrench. It can be crocheted using cotton or polyester worsted, but I prefer I Love This Cotton for baby toys. It makes a great baby shower gift for expectant parents who are car enthusiasts, NASCAR fans, and automotive technicians, and even serves as a drill rattle for a future dentist.
Impact wrench rattle measures approximately 3 1/4” x 5”
Materials:
Sport yarn or cotton worsted –
2 oz. gray
Few yards black
Size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Fiberfil
Yarn needle
Rattle insert column
BODY:
Rnd 1: With black yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: Working in back loops only, sc in each st around. Do not join.
Rnds 4-7: Working in both loops, sc in each st around. At the end of Rnd 7, join with sl st. Fasten off black.
Rnd 8: Attach gray yarn, *sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts* repeat around (18 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 9: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 10: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 11: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (27 sc).
Rnd 12: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 13: Working in back loops only, sc in each st around.
Rnds 14-23: Working in both loops, sc in each st around. At end of Rnd 23, join with sl st.
Rnd 24: Working in back loops only, *sc in each of next 3 st, dec,* repeat around (24 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 25: Working in both loops, *sc in each of next 2 st, dec,* repeat around (18 sc). Fill with Fiberfil and rattle insert.
Rnd 26: *Sc in next st, dec,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 27: Dec around (6 sc). Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Thread through yarn needle and weave through last 6 sts. Pull tight to close opening and sew closed.
HANDLE:
Rnd 1: With gray yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc).
Rnd 3: Sc in each st. Continue to work even in sc until piece measures 2 ½”.
Next rnd: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Last rnd: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc). Fasten off leaving length for sewing.
HAND GRIP:
With black yarn, ch 13. Join with sl st to form ring. Sc in each ch. Continue to work even on 13 sc until piece measures 1 1/2’”. Slide over handle and sew in place. Stuff handle firmly and sew to bottom of wrench body.
The matching baby auto mechanic sweater is also available at My Fingers Fly which includes the sweater and rattle patterns.
I know it’s the middle of summer, and the heat that goes along with it sometimes limits our crojo. Try making a few small projects that won’t cover you in yarn. My mind has been set on Halloween lately, and I came up with this spooky plague masks for Halloween using I Love This Cotton yarn.
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