PDF CROCHET PATTERN

"rattle_deer"

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Detailed pattern consists of 12
pages of how to crochet a rattle
toy. It includes more than 50
step-by-step photo-instructions.

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Required Skills
Sc, magic ring, increases, decreases, sewing parts together.
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Materials
• 2 hanks of Vita Cotton Lily 100% cotton, 1.75 oz/50g approx
137yds/125m. You can substitute yarn just make sure that it
matches original proportions. Gauge: 26 sc x 25 rows = 4in(10cm)
Suggested substitute yarn
"Scheepjes Catona", "Alpina Anabel"
Yardage approx 87yds/80m
MC yarn(beige), CC yarn(brown)
• Crochet hook 2mm and 2.5mm
• Wooden ring approx 2-3in/60-70mm in diameter (I recommend
beech wooden ring for you)
• Rattle approx 1in/24-30mm in diameter
• Stuffing
• Scissors
• Black embroidery floss or yarn
• Tapestry needle

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Abbreviations (US terminology)
beg of rnd - beginning of round rnd – round
ch – chain sc - single crochet
cont – continue sl st - slip stitch
dc – double crochet st(s) – stitch(es)
dec - decrease (sc2tog)(I recommend to make invisible decreases) ( ) * n - rep the content of the parenthesis as many times as the
inc - increase (2sc in one st) number after parenthesis says.
foll – follow(ing)(s) The number in the end is the total number of
rep - repeat stitches in the rnd.

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Notes
All pieces worked in a continuous spiral. Do not join to work in the rnd, just work sc in the next st. Place marker or use contrasting
color yarn to mark beg of rnd. Use hook 2.5 mm or size matching your yarn and obtaining gauge. When work around the wooden
ring, use smaller size hook, it will be easier to work.

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Working around the ring. Option 1
Work around the ring in a continuous spiral. The total number of sts depends on the size of your wooden ring and yarn. For my size ch10 using hook 2.5mm,
then work around the ring using hook 2mm.

Join chain with sl st around the ring. Then sc in each st around. The first rnd is the most difficult.Then start to work in a continuous spiral, sc in each st. if it’s
still uncomfortable to work, try to use smaller size hook. Pay attention to your tension, crochet around the ring tightly. If the fabric is moving loosely, rip it
out and start over again with one st less.

Cont to work until the half or a bit less than half of the ring is covered. End with sl st. The beginning and the end of work should be inside of the ring. Weave
in ends. Pull the end through the last rnd to tighten the fabric around the ring, and then pull it through the fabric inside the ring.

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Working around the ring. Option 2
If option 1 is too complicated for you, you can crochet a rectangle, working sc. For my ring size, ch20 and work for 9 rows. When the rectangle is finished, fold it over
the ring and sew it, the fabric should be tight around the ring. The seam should be inside the ring. Weave in ends using tapestry needle

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Head
With MC work the head. Hereafter, the hook 2.5 mm
Rnd 1 - 6sc in magic ring = 6 sts
Rnd 2 - (inc) * 6 times= 12 sts
Rnd 3 - (inc, sc in next st) * 6 times = 18 sts
Rnd 4 - (inc, sc in next 2 sts) * 6 times = 24 sts
Rnd 5 - (inc, sc in next 3 sts) * 6 times = 30 sts
Rnd 6 - (inc, sc in next 4 sts) * 6 times = 36 sts
Rnd 7 - (inc, sc in next 5 sts) * 6 times = 42 sts
Rnd 8 - (inc, sc in next 6 sts) * 6 times = 48 sts
Rnds 9-15 – 48sc (work even for 7 rnds)
Rnd 16 - (dec, sc in next 6 sts) * 6 times = 42 sts
Rnd 17 - (dec, sc in next 5 sts) * 6 times = 36 sts
Rnd 18 - (dec, sc in next 4 sts) * 6 times = 30 sts
Rnd 19 - (dec, sc in next 3 sts) * 6 times = 24 sts
Stuff the head and put rattle inside.
Rnd 20 - (dec, sc in next 2 sts) * 6 times = 18 sts
Stuff the head tightly, for your convenience you can use tweezers.
Rnd 21 - (dec, sc in next st) * 6 times = 12 sts
Rnd 22 - (dec) * 6 times = 6 sts
Bind off rem 6 sts using a needle. Leave a long tail to sewing around a ring (approx 18-20in/45-50cm). The head is done.

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Upper head piece
With CC work the upper head piece
Rnd 1 - 6sc into magic ring = 6 sts
Rnd 2 - (inc) * 6 times =12 sts
Rnd 3 - (inc, sc in next st) * 6 times = 18 sts
Rnd 4 - (inc, sc in next 2 sts) * 6 times = 24 sts
Rnd 5 - (inc, sc in next 3 sts) * 6 times = 30 sts
Rnd 6 - (inc, sc in next 4 sts) * 6 times = 36 sts
Rnd 7 - (inc, sc in next 5 sts) * 6 times = 42 sts
Rnd 8 - (inc, sc in next 6 sts) * 6 times = 48 sts
Rnds 9-13 – sc in every st (work even for 5 rnds) = 48 sts
Rnd 14 - (dec, sc in next 6 sts) * 6 times = 42 sts
Rnd 15 – sc in every st (work 1 rnd even) = 42 sts.
Turn the piece and start to work flat.
Row 16 - ch1, sc in next 6 sts, turn.
Row 17 - ch1, sc in next 6 sts, turn.
Row 18 - sc in next 5 sts starting from the 2nd st from the hook, turn.
Row 19 - sc in next 4 sts starting from the 2nd st from the hook, turn.
Row 20 - ch1, sc in next 4 sts, turn.
Row 21 - sc in next 3 sts starting from the 2nd st from the hook, turn.
Row 22 - sc in next 2 sts starting from the 2nd st from the hook, turn.
Rows 23-25 - ch1, sc in next 2 sts, turn
Sc in every st to end of upper head piece.
Sl st in next st, fasten off leaving a long tail approx 25-27 in(65-70 cm) for
sewing to the head.

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Nose
Work with MC yarn (beige).
Rnd 1 - 5sc into magic ring = 5 sts
Rnd 2 - (inc)* 5 times = 10 sts
Rnds 3-5 - sc in next 10 (work even for 3 rnds)= 10 sts
Sl st in next st, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

With CC yarn (brown) work 6sc into magic ring for the nose tip, fasten
off and sew it to the nose or embroider the tip of the nose using A yarn. Stuff
the nose firmly.

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Horn
Small horn (Make 2)
With MC yarn work as foll:
Rnd 1 - 6sc into magic ring = 6 sts
Rnd 2 – inc, sc in next 5 sts = 7 sts
Rnds 3-4 – sc in every st (work even for 2 rnds) = 7 sts
Sl st in next st, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the horn. Rep for
the 2nd horn.
Large horn (Make 2)
With MC yarn work as foll:
Rnd 1 - 6sc into magic ring = 6 sts
Rnd 2 – (inc, sc in next 2 sts) * 2 times = 8 sts
Rnds 3-10 – sc in every st (work even for 8 rnds) = 8 sts.
Sl st in next st, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Rep the same for the 2nd horn leaving longer tail approx 27in (70cm) to
embroider the stripes above the nose. Rep for the 2nd horn. Stuff the
horns.

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Ears (Make 2)
With CC yarn work as foll:
Rnd 1 - 6 sc into magic ring = 6 sts
Rnd 2 - (inc, sc in next 2 sts) * 2 times = 8 sts
Rnd 3 - (inc, sc in next 3 sts) * 2 times = 10 sts
Rnd 4 - (inc, sc in next 4 sts) * 2 times = 12 sts
Rnd 5 - (inc, sc in next 5 sts) * 2 times = 14 sts
Rnds 6-9 – sc in every st (work even for 4 rnds) = 14 sts
Sl st in next st, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.
Rep the same for the 2nd ear.

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Assembling
Sew the nose to the head at level of row 6 from the last inc, attaching the upper head piece to the head, checking the right place for embroidering the nose. See
photo-instructions for sewing the upper head piece and the nose.

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Then outline the eyes and remove the upper head piece. With black embroidery floss or fingering weight yarn embroider sleepy eyes. You can
bring the needle from the back side of the head. The upper head piece will hide all the knots, when attaching it. Embroider the eyes as it`s shown
on the photo, mirror the 2nd eye. Pay attention to the symmetrical position of the eyes regarding to the nose. For your convenience attach the
upper head piece. When eyes are finished, secure the thread on the back of the head and cut it.

Now sew the upper head piece. Attach it as it`s shown on the photo and sew it to the head around the edge.

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Then sew small horns pieces to the large ones. Sew the horns to the head as it`s shown on the photo. Using a long tail, randomly embroider stripes on the nose.
Check photo-instructions.

Fold ears as it`s shown on the photo and fix them in such position, then sew them to the head counting approx 2 sts from the horns. Mirror the same for the 2nd
ear. The head is done.

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With MC yarn tail sew the head to the wooden ring. When you sew the head to the ring, push it slightly, the neck
shouldn’t be too thin. The head should be tightly attached to the ring, I recommend to sew it around twice.

Now make a collar.

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