Wooden toys are hugely popular with both parents and babies because they’re durable, beautiful, sturdy, and perfect for teething. Make your own wooden teether with colorful accents today! Choose your favorite shape, crochet 3 (or more) beads, and start stringing them on. Read on to find out the best way to do this.
Animal Teether - A little girl or boy can play endlessly with this teether. It’s a great gift for your little one or as a baby shower gift. The teether features various shapes and textures and makes little noises (thanks to the small rings that rattle), which encourages your little one to chew, grasp, and explore. The wooden teether figures and beads meet European safety standards, so your little one can chew on them worry-free. In the Yarnplaza.com collection, we have a variety of teethers and beads that make baby toys and Amigurumi both complete and functional.
Materials
Used for the Elephant Teether:
Wooden elephant teether, 3
balls of Yarn and Colors Must-have Mini in the following colors: 1 x mustard (15), 1 x graphite (98), 1 x silver (94)
3 wooden beads, 15 mm
7 wooden beads, 18 mm
2 wooden rings, 3.5 cm
Teething Toy Sheep:
Wooden teething toy sheep
, 3 balls of Yarn and Colors Must-have Mini in the following colors: 1x Antique Pink (48), 1x Graphite (98), and 1x Silver (94)
3 wooden beads, 15 mm
7 wooden beads, 18 mm
2 wooden rings, 3.5 cm
Wooden Chew Toy: Bird
Wooden Chew Toy: Bird
3 balls of Yarn and Colors Must-have Mini in the following colors: 1x Petrol Blue (69), 1x Graphite (98), and 1x Silver (94).
3 wooden beads, 15 mm
7 wooden beads, 18 mm
2 wooden rings, 3.5 cm
Other materials
used: 2 mm Crochet Hook
15mm polyester cord, color of your choice.
Fabric Glue
Darning needle with a sharp point
Abbreviations Used:
l. = chain
stitch = double crochet
hv = slip stitch
Safety Guidelines
Make sure to tie the cord securely. For extra security, apply fabric glue to the button as well. Never let a child play with these toys unsupervised, and be sure to check the products regularly for signs of wear and tear!
Free Pattern for an Animal Teether with Crocheted Beads
Crocheted Bead
For each wooden teething toy, 3 beads with a diameter of 15 mm are crocheted as follows.
Round 1: Make a magic ring with 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a loop (6).
Round 2: Crochet 2 dc in each dc (12).
Rounds 3 through 6: Crochet 12 single crochets in each row (12). Insert the bead, making sure the hole in the bead is positioned on row 1.
Round 7: Make 6 decreases. Crochet the stitches together 2 at a time (6). Fasten off. Pull the end thread through the last 6v to close the last hole a little more. Don't pull it too tight so that the cord can still fit through.
Finishing
: String 7 18-mm beads and 3 15-mm crocheted beads onto the cord. Thread the beads through 2 wooden rings and the wooden teether, then secure them tightly with a double button. Apply fabric glue between the first and second buttons to prevent the button from coming undone. Trim the ends and apply fabric glue to the button. Pull the button into the center of a wooden bead and let it dry thoroughly.
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