Brighten up a little one’s day with the You Are My Sunshine Baby Rattle, a cheerful crochet pattern designed to bring joy and comfort. Shaped like a 10-point star and stitched in a warm, sunny yellow, this adorable rattle makes a perfect handmade gift for newborns and toddlers alike. With its soft texture, gentle rattle sound, and easy-to-hold shape, it’s sure to become a treasured keepsake.
Free pattern by Carol Hladik from Carol Hladik Designs
This pattern creates a beautifully textured, double-layered star, with a front and back that are seamlessly joined to encase a rattle insert. The 10-point star design gives the rattle a radiant, sun-like appearance, making it as visually appealing as it is fun to shake. Designed with baby-safe materials in mind, this crochet rattle is lightweight, soft, and perfect for tiny hands to grasp.
Create a cheerful You Are My Sunshine Rattle with this free crochet pattern! This adorable baby toy features a bright sun design, perfect for summer. Made with worsted weight 4 yarn and a 3.75mm (F) hook, it’s easy to crochet and customizable with an optional rattle insert.
Soft and cuddly, it’s a perfect handmade gift for little ones! Whether you’re making it for your own baby, gifting it at a baby shower, or selling it at craft fairs, this rattle brings a smile to everyone who sees it. Plus, the timeless sunshine theme makes it a gender-neutral, year-round favorite.
Carol Hladik from Carol Hladik Designs
Skill Level
Intermediate
Gauge
Approximately 14 stitches per 4 inches
Size
Finished size 6″ diameter
Materials
Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton in Curry, parial skein.
Supplies
3.75mm F Hook
Needle for weaving in ends
Scissors
Poly-fil
Rattle Insert
Tape Measure
