RATTLESNAKE
The Rattlesnake is based on my previous pattern “Sir His" (a bookmark). I simply added a body and small bells in the bottom and head, which makes a cosy sound when shaking the little snake. The gauge is not so important; just use a hook suitable for the yarn of your choice. However, I would recommend a washable yarn that is not too fuzzy or hairy since babies tends to put everything in the mouth. I used hook 3 and Drops Safran (50 g = 160 m) colour 14 and 31. This resulted in a rattle that is approximately 14 cm tall. However your rattle might be a difference size depending on your size of yarn and crochet hook. I have used safety eyes to make sure that they do not end up somewhere they do not belong. For nostrils I simply made two French Knots. You will also need fibrefill and small bells.
BODY
Color A (light green) Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook (or use a Magic ring instead of ch 2) 6 sts Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around 12 sts Rnd 3: \*1 sc, inc 1\*, repeat 6 times 18 sts Rnd 4: \*2 sc, inc 1\*, repeat 6 times 24 sts Rnd 5-10: SC 24 sts Rnd 11: \*2 sc, dec 1\*, repeat 6 times 18 sts Rnd 12: \*1 sc, dec 1\*, repeat 6 times 12 sts
Start to stuff body with fibrefill and a small bell in the bottom.
Rnd 13-27: SC 12 sts Rnd 28: \*dec 1\*, repeat 6 times 6 sts Stuff the rest of the body and gather remaining 6 sts together and tie tightly. Leave a strand for sewing together with head.
HEAD
Color A (light green) Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook (or use a Magic ring instead of ch 2) 6 sts Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around 12 sts Rnd 3: \*1 sc, inc 1\*, repeat 6 times 18 sts Rnd 4: \*2 sc, inc 1\*, repeat 6 times 24 sts Rnd 5-8: SC 24 sts Rnd 9: \*2 sc, dec 1\*, repeat 6 times 18 sts Rnd 10: \*1 sc, dec 1\*, repeat 6 times 12 sts Rnd 11-15: SC 12 sts Stuff head (except nose) with fibrefill and a small bell. Rnd 16: Fold the nose flat and close with 6 sl st. Weave in loose ends. Sew together with body.
HAT
Color B (dark green) Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook (or use a Magic ring instead of ch 2) 6 sts Rnd 2: \*2 sc, 1 inc\* repeat 2 times 8 sts Rnd 3-7: SC 8 sts Rnd 8: \*1 sc, 1 inc\*, repeat 4 times 12 sts Rnd 9-14: SC 12 sts Rnd 15: \*1 sc, 1 inc\*, repeat 6 times 18 sts Rnd 16: \*2 sc, 1 inc\*, repeat 6 times 24 sts Rnd 17-20: SC 24 sts Rnd 21:\*3 sc, 1 inc\*, repeat 6 times30 stsRnd 22:\*4 sc, 1 inc\*, repeat 6 times36 stsSl st and weave in loose ends. Sew together with head. Please let me know if you have any questions!
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ABBREVIATIONS
(American terminology) ch chain dc double crochet SC single crochet dec decrease (2sc together) inc increase (2sc in next stitch) sl st slip stitch Rnd round \* \* repeat instruction between asterisks as many times as directed
