Puppy Dog Rattle Crochet Pattern

This adorable crochet pattern will guide you through creating a soft and cuddly puppy dog rattle with a teething ring. It's the perfect toy for little ones to play with and chew on!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in desired colors (approximately 100 yards/92 meters)
• Crochet Hook: US G-6 (4mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stuffing material
• Plastic teething ring
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

18 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase (2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch)
• dec - decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• st - stitch
• rep - repeat

Instructions:

Head:

1. Row 1: In a magic ring, sc 6 sts. (6)
2. Row 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
3. Row 3: *Sc 1, inc* rep 6 times. (18)
4. Row 4: *Sc 2, inc* rep 6 times. (24)
5. Rows 5-10: Sc in each st around. (24)
6. Row 11: *Sc 2, dec* rep 6 times. (18)
7. Row 12: *Sc 1, dec* rep 6 times. (12)
8. Row 13: Dec in each st around. (6)
9. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (make 2):

1. Row 1: Ch 6, sc in second ch from hook, sc across. (5)
2. Rows 2-5: Sc in each st across. (5)
3. Row 6: *Sc 1, inc* rep 2 times, sc 1. (7)
4. Row 7: Sc across. (7)
5. Row 8: Dec, sc 3, dec. (5)
6. Row 9: Dec, sc 1, dec. (3)
7. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Nose:

1. Row 1: In a magic ring, sc 6 sts. (6)
2. Row 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
3. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

1. Attach the ears to the top sides of the head using the long tail ends and a tapestry needle.
2. Embroider or sew the nose onto the face using the long tail end and a tapestry needle.
3. Stuff the head firmly with stuffing material.
4. Attach the plastic teething ring to the bottom of the head using the long tail end and a tapestry needle.
5. Sew the bottom of the head closed using the long tail end and a tapestry needle.

And there you have it! Your very own crochet puppy dog rattle with a teething ring. This toy is sure to bring joy to any little one. Happy crocheting!