Dragon Rattle

 
Hello lovlies!

Today I have something a little different. A new rattle design for you to whip up for your little one. Uses only a small amount of yarn and stuffing and has crocheted eyes for safety. I do love making rattles, Im sure Ill have more in the future! This pattern could also easily double as a pony or horse by making the ears a little longer, and adding a mane instead of spikes.  Woohoo, 2 for 1!

This pattern is currently UNTESTED, please let me know if you find an error

You will need:
A small amount of white and black for eyes and a main and contrasting colour in DK weight (8ply) yarn
3mm hook
needle for sewing
stitch marker

Everything is worked in rounds

Head:
1. ch2, 6sc in the 1st chain, place marker
2. *2sc in the next stitch, sc in the next stitch* repeat around
3. *2sc in the next stitch, sc in the next 2 stitches* repeat around
4. sc in each stitch around
5. 2sc in each stitch around
6. sc in each stitch around
7. *2sc in the next stitch, sc in the next 3 stitches*
8. sc in the first 20 stitches, 2sc in each of the last 10 stitches
9. sc in each stitch around
10. *sc2tg, sc in the next 3 stitches* repeat until last 2 stitches, sc in last 2
11. sc in each stitch around
12. *sc2tg, sc in the next 2 stitches* repeat around
13. sc in each stitch around
14. *sc2tg, sc in the next stitch* repeat around
STUFF here, and insert bell or rattle if desired
15. sc2tg around

End off leaving a long tail. Using the tail gather the last row together and pull tight to join.

Ears, Make 2.

1. ch2, 5sc in the 1st chain
2. 2sc in each stitch around
3-4 sc in each stitch around

End off leaving a long tail. Squash the ear flat, then pinch together so the bottom has a fold, creating a curved ear. Use the tail to do a stitch to hold it together then sew onto the head.

Eyes, Make 2.

WITH BLACK
1. ch2, 7sc in the first chain
Change to white
2. 2sc in the first 2 stitches, 2hdc in the next stitch, 2dc in the next stitch, 2hdc in the next stitch, 2sc in the next 2 stitches, sl st in remainder to join. Leave long tail to sew onto head.

Handle

1. ch2, 6sc in the first chain
2. 2sc in each stitch around
3+ sc in each stitch around until piece measures desired length. Mine is 3 inches
Last row: sc in the first 5 stitches, dc in the last 5 stitches
This creates a slightly raised side on the handle which will make it easier to fit the sloped head on. Stuff and sew onto head.

Spikes
In contrasting colour
1. Chain 30
2. *sl st, sc, (dc, ch2, dc), sc, sl* repeat across. You should have 5 humps.
Leave a long tail and sew onto the head and down the handle.

Using black embroider some nostrils on.