Crochet Squirrel Rattle Amigurumi

Get ready to meet the cutest little critter in the crochet world - the Crochet Squirrel Rattle Amigurumi! This delightful handmade toy is perfect for both children and adults who appreciate the art of crochet. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this squirrel rattle is sure to bring joy and entertainment to anyone who lays eyes on it. Whether you're looking for a unique gift for a baby shower or simply want to add a touch of whimsy to your own collection, the Crochet Squirrel Rattle Amigurumi is the perfect choice. Its handmade charm and attention to detail make it a truly special piece that will be cherished for years to come. So why wait? Bring home this adorable crochet squirrel rattle and let the magic of amigurumi brighten up your day!

Materials
– Yarn (semi-cotton) orange, red and white
colors (I have VarnAgean5)
– Threads (Iris) black
– Hook 2.0 mm
– Wooden ring (outer diameter b5 mm)
– 3 wreath
– Knitted needle with blunt tip
– Holofiber

Abbreviations
AR – Amigurumi Magic ring
LL: Lifting loop Click for mean!
MR – Amigurumi Magic ring
App – application
sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
tr : Triple Crochet/ Treble Crochet
st: Stitch
dc : Double Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
sl-st : Slip Stitch
ch : Chain
..in : make increase into same stitch as many as the number which is given in front of “inc” abbreviation (exp; 3inc, 4inc..).
FLO : Crochet into front loops only
BLO : Crochet into back loops only

BL : Bobble Stitch – do 5dc all in the same stitch and then yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook (the original loop + 1 loop for each partially completed dc)

Head
Orange yarn dial:
1) 6sc in MR (6)
2) 6inc (12)
3) (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
4) (2sc, inc)*6 (24)
5) (3sc, inc)*6 (30) 6) 30 sc
7) (4 sc,inc)*6 (36)
8) 36 sc
9) (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
10) 42 sc
11) (6sc, inc)*6 (48)
12)-19) 48 sc
20) (6sc, dec)*6 (42)
21) (5sc, dec)*6 (36)
22) (4sc, dec)*6 (30

Fill with holofiber and insert a ring
1) (3sc, dec)*6 (24)
2) (2sc, dec)*6 (18)
3) (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)

Do not close the loops to the end, leave a hole and the end of the thread 20-30 cm long for sewing. If necessary, add more holofiber to the left hole in the head

Muzzle
With a white thread, dial:
1) 6sc in MR (6)
2) 6 inc (12)
3) 12sc (12)
4) 1 sc, 1inc (18)
5) 18sc
6) 2sc, 1inc (24)
7) 24sc
Fasten and cut the thread, leaving a 20 cm end for sewing

Ears
With an orange thread, dial:
1) 6sc in MR (6)
2) 6 inc (12)
3) 1 sc, 1 inc (18)
4) 2sc, 1 inc (24)
5) Зsc, 1 inc (30)
6) 4sc, 1 dec (36)
Fold the part in half and join the edges sc.
Fasten and cut the thread, leaving a sewing end 15-20 cm long.
Twist the ear along the long side and secure with a thread.
The second ear is the same, but in a mirror image.

Make brushes at the tips

Tail
With an orange thread, dial:
1) 6 sc in MR
2) 6sc
3) 6inc (12)
4)-5) 12sc
6) 1 sc, 1 inc (18)
7)-10) 18sc
11) 1 sc, 1 dec (12)
12)-13) 12sc
Fill the tail with holofiber
14) 2sc, 1 dec (9)
15) 9sc
16) 1 sc, 1 dec (6)
17) 6sc
Fasten and cut the thread, leaving the end for sewing with a length of 15-20 cm

Collar-snood
Cast on 16 stitches with red thread.
Next, we knit in rotary rows of 15 sc to the length you need (I have 3b rows). We fasten the thread and leave the end for sewing with a length of 15-20 cm

The finished part can be steamed a little with an iron. Next, we sew the snood right on the rattle, so it will sit tightly on the ring.

At the end, bend the collar and embroider the snowflake with white thread

Ring clamp N1
– Cast on 10 ch with an orange thread – Turn the work and, starting from the 2nd loop, crochet 9 sc – 1 LL and crochet back 9sc So we continue to crochet to the length you need. I have 32 rows
Ring clamp N2
– Cast on 10 ch with an orange thread – Turn the work and, starting from the 2nd loop, crochet 9 sc – 1 LL and crochet back 9sc So we continue to crochet to the length you need. I have 8 rows

Assembly
Sew the muzzle, stuffed with holofiber, to the front of the head
Embroider nose and eyes with black thread
Sew the ears to the head at the top on the sides between 6 and 11 next to the head, starting from the center
On the crown of the head, make a crest with orange threads and embroider “check marks” on the forehead with white threads
Next, sew the clamps to the ringlet. Turn the seam inside the ring
Sew the head to the clamp N1. To do this, find the middle of the clamp and secure the head with pins. Then we sew in a circle so that the head is firmly held and not dangled on the ring Next, sew on the collar-snood. Sew the tail to the clamp N2. The squirrel is ready!

Enjoy your creativity!