Perfect for those little hands to hold, knit these adorable elephant, giraffe, bunny and teddy bear Animal Baby Rattles for your little ones. They offer both comfort to those who are teething plus a soft cute friend to touch. This pattern has been designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz using acrylic DK yarns and wooden teething rings.

RECOMMENDED YARN
Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK in Gingerbread, Vanilla, Latte, Pearl and Mist
Double knitting/light worsted weight
100% acrylic
One 100g skein in each colour

NEEDLES
A pair of 2.75mm straight single pointed knitting needles

NOTIONS
A few handfuls of toy filling
A darning or tapestry needle for seaming
Wooden ring 7cm, one per rattle

SIZES
One Size: The rattle and animal head is 12cm tall (not including the ears).

TECHNIQUES
Work flat on single pointed needles (not in the round).
Other techniques include casting on and off, knits and purls, increases and decreases, knitting stripes, and seaming to finish.