If you don’t know what presents to get for your family members for Christmas or their birthdays, look no further. Try creating one of these gift ideas or beautiful animal baby rattles. Download the FREE pattern on our online store!
The baby rattle pattern I used as inspiration was originally created by Claudia Stolf for Circulo Yarns. Her tiger pattern is written for 4-ply yarn with a 3mm crochet hook, but I’ve adapted all of the patterns to use DK yarn and a 4mm hook. For the other animal characters I designed, I used various reference images for inspiration.
The 5 characters include the follow:
Owl
Big round eyes with pointy ears and an orange beak is some characteristics of this owl pattern. This particular baby rattle I’ve made for a dear friend of mine’s daughter. We’ve been friends since school and it was so special that we could share our pregnancy journey’s together. Hope this inspires your to make one yourself. Get the pattern here.
Frog
Some characteristics of this pattern is the large round eyes on top of the frog’s head. From the entire series, this was my favourite rattle to make by far. I’ve made this for a particular baby boy who has two older sisters…two toy poms and I just thought this will be so cute if he can have a doggy rattle to play with. Hope this inspires your to make one yourself. Get the pattern here.
Bear
Looking at the bear rattle, it is distinguished by it’s big mouth with large round ears. It’s always nice to appreciate friendships and to express it with a personalised gift. I’ve made this baby rattle for a dear friend of mine’s son and he just adores it! Hope this inspires your to make one yourself. Get the pattern here.
Dog
When seeing the dog rattle, you cannot miss the big floppy ears and a large mouth that makes this rattle unique. From the entire series, this was my favourite rattle to make by far. I’ve made this for a particular baby boy who has two older sisters…two toy poms and I just thought this will be so cute if he can have a doggy rattle to play with. Hope this inspires your to make one yourself. Get the pattern here.
Tiger
Beautiful stripes with large ears, is some of the characteristics of this tiger pattern. This was the first baby rattle that I made and I decided to give it to my son, because man, this was quite a bit of a challenge and hard work. Get the pattern here.
Some other sewing gift ideas ideal for Christmas
Christmas Stocking
Christmas stockings are ideal for the whole family. You can fill them up with mini gifts or treats and put it on your tree or mantel. Get the pattern here.
Wine Bottle Carrier
Are you always struggling to find the perfect gift for your colleagues? Look no further…create a beautiful wine bottle carrier. Get the pattern here.
Scrunchies
These were a hit in the 80’s and they definitely made a comeback. Scrunchies can be for young and old. They are quick and easy to make and easy enough to get your kids started to learn how to sew. Get the pattern here.
Reusable Shopping Bag
A reusable shopping bag is ideal to put in your handbag. It folds up into a neat square and you can spice things up with funky buttons. Get the pattern here.
Standard Pillow Case
These are so easy to make and just imagine how much joy a Christmas themed pillow case can bring to help you get that Christmas feeling. Get the pattern here.
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Digital Patterns
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Be creative and enjoy your festive season!
Thanks for reading!
Online Courses
If you are interested in learning how to sew, sign up for one of our online sewing courses and start sewing in the comfort of your own home. Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced courses available to suit your skill level. Sign up now at https://online.craftchic.co.za/
Digital Patterns
Visit our online store and get your digital pdf patterns for your favourite items. There is a variety of patterns available, including dresses, skirts, tops, pants, casual wear and everyday household items.
