Brighten up baby’s day with this Amigurumi Sun Baby Rattle crochet pattern! With its cheerful rays, sweet smile, and soft, squishy texture, this sunny little rattle is perfect for tiny hands to hold and shake. Whether you’re crafting a thoughtful baby shower gift, adding a handmade touch to a nursery, or just love joyful amigurumi, this pattern lets you stitch up a ray of sunshine that’s as adorable as it is entertaining. ☀️🍼💛
Designed for both fun and function, this pattern invites you to play with vibrant yellows, gentle textures, and a rattle insert for that delightful jingle. Add embroidered eyes, rosy cheeks, or even a tiny bow for extra charm. Whether it’s nestled in a toy basket or lighting up a little one’s smile, this Amigurumi Sun Baby Rattle is a heartwarming and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade sunshine to every stitch! 🧶🌈✨
🌞 Amigurumi Sun Baby Rattle – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring sunshine to a baby’s day with this adorable smiling sun rattle! Soft, safe, and cheerful, it’s the perfect sensory toy for little hands to hold and shake. The design wraps around a smooth wooden ring and includes gentle crinkle or rattle sound options.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic amigurumi stitches, sewing pieces, and working around a wooden ring.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 5.5 in (14 cm) tall including rays, with a 2.5 in (6.5 cm) wood ring.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK cotton):
- Light yellow (sun body)
- Golden yellow & orange (sun rays)
- White, black, pink, brown (details)
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Wooden teething ring: 2.5–3 in (6–7.5 cm) diameter
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Optional: baby-safe rattle insert or crinkle paper
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Embroidery needle
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
st(s) – Stitch(es)
FO – Fasten Off
☀️ Sun Face
With light yellow:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- sc around (42)
- sc around (42) – Insert rattle
- (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) – Stuff firmly
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and close hole.
🔆 Sun Rays (Make 10–12)
Alternate colors: golden yellow and orange
- MR, 4 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
3–4. sc around (6) - (1 sc, dec) x2 (4)
FO, pinch flat and sew evenly around sun face. Alternate colors for fun look!
👁️ Eyes (Make 2)
White:
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
FO, leave tail for sewing
Black pupils:
MR, 4 sc. FO and sew to white base.
Sew both eyes onto the face, slightly spaced. Use white embroidery to add a sparkle dot.
😊 Cheeks & Smile
Cheeks:
With pink yarn, embroider a spiral or satin stitch circle below each eye.
Smile:
Use brown embroidery thread to stitch a gentle curve between cheeks. Add arched brows with same thread.
🧷 Handle Cover (Wood Ring Wrap)
With light yellow:
- Ch 10
- Row 1–30: sc across (9 sts), ch 1, turn
– Adjust rows depending on your ring’s size - Wrap around wooden ring and sew ends together
- Whipstitch this strip directly to the bottom of the sun’s head
📌 Optional: Glue the seam to the wooden ring with baby-safe glue for added security.
🛠️ Final Assembly
- Attach rays around the back seam line.
- Sew facial features carefully—safety first!
- Ensure all parts are securely fastened, especially for babies.
- Shake and test for sturdiness!
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add a tiny bell or soft rattle insert inside the head.
- Use velvet or chenille yarn for extra softness.
- Add a loop for hanging or attaching to a stroller or crib.
This bright little sun is the perfect handmade gift to warm up a baby’s playtime ☀️💕
