Animal Baby Rattles in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic - Downloadable PDF

Animal Baby Rattles Knitting Pattern by Amanda Berry – Deramores Studio DK Acrylic

Designed by Amanda Berry, a graduate of the London College of Fashion with First Class Honours, this charming pattern from Deramores guides knitters through creating a set of adorable animal-themed baby rattles. Each rattle is a compact knitted toy, approximately 12cm tall (not including ears), stuffed with toy filling and finished with a wooden ring and an internal bell to create the classic rattle sound that babies love. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters eager to get started.

Amanda Berry is a professional toy designer now based in Berkshire, England, whose passion for knitting cute, tactile toys has been her full-time career since 2014. Her designs are known for their approachable construction and endearing character, making them ideal gifts for newborns and young children.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a collection of knitted animal baby rattles. Each rattle is a small, three-dimensional stuffed toy designed to be safe, soft, and engaging for babies. The wooden ring attachment makes each rattle easy for little hands to grasp, while the bell inside provides gentle auditory stimulation. The pattern covers multiple animal designs, each distinguished by colour combinations and small details such as embroidered eyes, noses, and ears.

Materials Used

Yarn

The pattern calls for Deramores Studio DK Acrylic yarn in five shades, each supplied as a 1 x 100g ball:

• Yarn A – Gingerbread
• Yarn B – Vanilla
• Yarn C – Latte
• Yarn D – Pearl
• Yarn E – Mist

These warm, neutral tones lend themselves beautifully to classic animal colourways – think bears, bunnies, and other soft, cuddly creatures. Deramores Studio DK Acrylic is a practical choice for baby toys as acrylic yarn is durable, machine washable, and hypoallergenic, making it ideal for items that will be handled frequently by small children.

Needles and Extras

• A pair of 2.75mm straight knitting needles
• Toy filling – a few handfuls per rattle
• A wooden ring – one per rattle
• 4 bells – one per rattle
• A darning or tapestry needle for seaming and embroidery
• A few metres each of black, pink, and white DK yarn for embroidering eyes and noses

Tension

The stated tension is 28 stitches x 36 rows = 10cm x 10cm, measured over stockinette stitch using 2.75mm needles. Achieving correct tension is particularly important for toy making, as a tighter-than-average gauge helps prevent toy filling from showing through the fabric and ensures the finished rattle holds its shape well.

Techniques and Stitches Used

Core Knitting Techniques

This pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, meaning it is well suited to knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to develop their skills in shaping and construction. The rattles are worked in the round or flat on straight needles and then seamed and assembled.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) – the foundational knit stitch, used throughout to create the main fabric
• Purl (P) – used in combination with knit stitches to form stockinette stitch (also known as stocking stitch), the primary fabric of the rattles
• Kfb (Knit into front and back of same stitch) – a simple increase technique that adds one stitch by working into both the front and back loops of a single stitch; used to shape the rounded bodies