Even beginners can create a simple gift for a baby with my free crochet crescent moon pattern, the easy amigurumi project makes a small toy with a fun rattle insert.
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Quick Info Card
Yarn: 60 yards of weight (4) worsted cotton.
Supplies: 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook, polyfil, embroidery floss and needle, and optional rattle insert
Difficulty: Beginner
Highlights: Add an option rattle insert
About the Little Moon Crochet Pattern
I am so excited to share this cute and sweet crochet crescent moon with you!
Whether you want to make a baby rattle or basic plushie, I designed this pattern to be small, easy, and simple. It’s perfect for beginners.
This baby toy stands about 6.5″ tall, which is the perfect size for little hands to hold, making this amigurumi moon a wonderful gift for babies.
It works as a toy or a lovely piece of nursery decor, and it works perfectly for both boys and girls.
How to crochet A Crescent Moon Baby Rattle
If you’re looking for a quick and easy project, this is it. This simple moon pattern is ideal for beginners.
To get started, you will need about 60-80 yards of worsted weight 4 yarn, a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook, and a little fiberfill stuffing. You can also include an optional rattle insert if you want to turn it into a fun toy.
I kept this amigurumi design very simple, it is worked flat and seamed, making it an ideal choice for beginners who want to create a beautiful amigurumi crescent moon without the fuss of working in the round.
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Crescent Moon Baby Rattle: Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet pattern information
Crochet Supplies:
- Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton, weight (4) medium/worsted, 100% cotton, 153 yds / 3 oz per skein.
- Pattern requires 60 yds; shown in Stonewash
- US F / 3.75mm Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Poly-fil
- Embroidery floss for eyes
- Rattle Insert (optional)
Gauge:
3 Stitches by 3 Rows = 2 Inches in sc
Abbreviations:
Written in US Terminology
- ch: chain
- fpsc: front post single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- RS: Right Side
- sc: single crochet
- sk: skip
- sl st: slip st
- sts: st(es)
- WS: Wrong Side
Skill level:
Finished Size:
6.5” (16.5 cm) tall x 4.5” (11.5 cm) wide
Copyright Notice:
Pattern is sole property of Carol Hladik Designs. Please do not copy or reproduce in any way.
You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit me as the designer in your posts.
Free Crochet Pattern: Little Moon Baby Rattle
Moon Panels:
Make 2
Row 1 (RS): Work 5 sc in magic circle, pull tight, do not join. (5 sts)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each st across. (10 sts)
Row 3 (RS): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in the first st, sc across to last st, 2 sc in last st. (12 sts)
Row 4 (WS): Ch 1, turn, sc across. (12 sts)
Row 5 (RS): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in the first st, sc across to last st, 2 sc in last st. (14 sts)
Row 6 (WS): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each st across. (28 sts)
Row 7 (RS): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in the first st, sc across to last st, 2 sc in last st. (30 sts)
Row 8 (WS): Ch 1, turn, sc across. (30 sts)
Row 9 (RS): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each of the first 3 sts, sc 4, sl st in next 16 sts, sc 4, 2 sc in each of the last 3 sts. (20 sts, 16 sl st)
Row 10 (WS): Ch 1, turn, sc 10, working into Row 8, fpsc 16, sc 10. (36 sts)
Row 11 (RS): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in the first st, sc across to last st, 2 sc in last st. (38 sts)
Row 12 (WS): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each of the first 9 sts, sc 20, 2 sc in each of the last 9 sts. (56 sts)
Row 13 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc across. (56 sts)
Row 14 (WS): Ch 1, turn, *sc 10, 2 sc in the next st, repeat from * once more, sc 12, **2 sc in next st, sc 10; rep from ** once more, turn to work down inside of crescent. (60 sts).
Ch 1, sc in end of each row to center (13 sc), sc in center of magic circle, sc 13 to end, ch 1, sl st in the first st of Row 14.
Fasten off first panel. Do not fasten off second panel.
Assembly:
Lay panels on top of each other with RS facing out (RS will have the sl st row showing).
Round 1: Ch 1, do not turn, working through both panels, sc along outside edge, 3 sc in corner, sc 10 along inside edge, stuff and add rattle insert if desired, sc remaining sts closed, sl st to first st of round.
Ch 1, do not turn, sc 20, hdc 20, sc 20, sl st in next st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Use embroidery floss and needle to embroider a sleeping eye if desired.
