Crochet Dumb Bell Baby Rattle

Crochet Dumb Bell Baby Rattles are not just adorable toys but also wonderful sensory tools for infants. These handcrafted rattles are made with soft yarn, ensuring that they are gentle on the delicate hands of babies. The colorful designs and the gentle sound they produce are perfect for stimulating a baby's senses and encouraging their motor skill development. Whether you're looking for a unique gift for a baby shower or simply want to treat your little one to a special toy, a crochet dumbbell baby rattle is a fantastic choice that will bring joy and entertainment to any baby.

Materials Needed
Worsted weight acrylic yarn in Baby Print. Red Heart Super Saver was used in the example.
Size H/8 or 5mm aluminum crochet hook
2 ball type cat toys, plastic with plastic bells inside.
Polyester Fiberfill
Yarn needle for assembly and weaving in ends.

Yarn Thickness: 4mm
Gauge: 4dc=1"
Finished Size: 7" x 2"
Skill Level: Beginner

Special Stitch Used: (dec) Decrease:Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a lp, yo pull through 2 lps on hook, twice. Yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook.

Instructions
Make 2 pieces the same then stitch them together.
RND 1: Ch4, 12dc in 4th ch from hook. Join w/slst to 4th ch from hook.

RND 2: Ch3, dc in same st as slst. 2dc in each st around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Ch3. Dc in each st around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 4: Ch2, dc in next dc. *Dec 1. Rep from * around. (you are decreasing all the way around. Before you join, slip cat toy ball inside. Join w/slst to top of first dc.

RND 5 & 6: Ch3. Dc in each st around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off leaving a 12" length on one of the pieces. Weave all other 3 ends in.

Assembly: Stuff the stems of work firmly. Using a whip stitch, stitch rnd 6 of both pieces together so they look the picture and form a dumbell.