Bring a touch of the ocean to your little one’s toy collection with this adorable Starfish Baby Rattle crochet pattern. Perfect for your beach baby, this project is soft, safe, and oh-so-cute.
It’s a wonderful handmade gift for baby showers, summer birthdays, or just to add some coastal charm to playtime.
Designed with simplicity in mind, this pattern is quick to work up, making it ideal for busy crocheters or last-minute gift makers. Using basic stitches and easy shaping, the starfish comes together beautifully in just an evening.
Free pattern by Lisa Ferrel from My Fingers Fly
A 2.5-inch round rattle insert or teething ring creates the gentle jingle inside, while cotton yarn keeps it durable and baby-friendly.
The finished starfish measures approximately 6.5 inches at its widest point, making it just the right size for little hands to grab and shake.
Crafted with cotton worsted weight yarn, it’s soft to the touch and easy to wash — a must for baby items. Skill level is listed as easy, so even newer crocheters will find this pattern approachable and rewarding.
Whether you make it in traditional sandy beige, bright tropical colors, or soft pastel shades, this starfish rattle is as customizable as it is charming. It’s a quick project with big impact, perfect for creating a keepsake that parents and babies alike will treasure.
Stitch up one (or a whole sea of them!) for a gift that’s practical, playful, and handmade with love.
Lisa Ferrel from My Fingers Fly
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 12 double crochet per 4 inches
Size
Finished starfish measures approximately 6.5″ at its widest point.
Materials
45 yards cotton worsted weight yarn (color in photo is Mango Stonewashed)
Supplies
Size G Crochet Hook 4.0mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
Cotton stuffing
2.5″ Round rattle insert (or 2.5″ teething ring)
