Baby Toys

Cozy Autumn Flower Wand Rattle: Free Crochet Pattern

IngredientGrid: Fiber Blends, Wool Guides & Yarn Elements • November 04, 2026

Introduction

This cozy autumn flower wand rattle is a sweet little project for anyone who loves making handmade baby and toddler toys. It combines a soft striped tube handle with a flat African flower head, finished with an argyle diamond appliqué and a gentle crochet ball rattle tucked inside. Worked in sunset ombre shades of baby-soft acrylic, it feels smooth and light in small hands. It is a lovely gift for a toddler and a satisfying make for a confident beginner.

Materials Needed

Yarn: Baby-soft acrylic, DK weight (approx. 300 yards/100g) in five colors: Color A (yellow) 20 yds, Color B (orange) 20 yds, Color C (coral) 20 yds, Color D (burgundy) 20 yds, Color E (deep purple) 10 yds
Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook
Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, small amount of fiberfill stuffing
Finished size: Length 6 inches (15 cm); head diameter 3 inches (7.5 cm); handle circumference 2 inches (5 cm)

Abbreviations

MR: magic ring — an adjustable loop to start working in the round
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
inc: increase — work 2 sc in the same stitch
dec: decrease — work 2 sc together into 1 stitch
sp: space
sts: stitches

Gauge

20 sc x 22 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Work a small swatch in sc and measure a 4-inch section to check your tension before starting.

Tips Before You Start

Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round so you never lose your place in the long handle.
Change colors at the last stitch of the round for a neat, even stripe.
Keep your tension firm on the handle so the tube stays round and holds its shape.
Stuff the rattle ball only lightly so it can move and make a gentle sound.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Handle

Rnd 1: With Color A, MR, 6 sc (6 sts).

Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).

Rnds 3-30: sc in each st around (12 sts).

Rnds 31-40: Change to Color B, sc in each st around (12 sts).

Rnds 41-50: Change to Color C, sc in each st around (12 sts).

Rnds 51-60: Change to Color D, sc in each st around (12 sts).

Rnds 61-70: Change to Color E, sc in each st around (12 sts). Fasten off.

Head (African Flower Motif, make 2)

Rnd 1: With Color A, MR, 6 sc (6 sts).

Rnd 2: [ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st] in each sc around (6 petals).

Rnd 3: Change to Color B, [ch 2, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 2, sl st in next sc] around (6 petals).

Rnd 4: Change to Color C, [ch 3, 4 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, sl st in next sc] around (6 petals).

Rnd 5: Change to Color D, [ch 4, 5 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 4, sl st in next sc] around (6 petals).

Rnd 6: Change to Color E, [ch 5, 6 dc in ch-4 sp, ch 5, sl st in next sc] around (6 petals). Fasten off.

Rattle Ball (make 1)

Rnd 1: With Color E, MR, 6 sc (6 sts).

Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

Rnds 4-6: sc in each st around (18 sts).

Rnd 7: [sc, dec] x6 (12 sts).

Rnd 8: dec x6 (6 sts). Stuff with fiberfill. Close.

Argyle Diamond Appliqué

Row 1: With Color E, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (9 sts).

Rows 2-9: sc in each st across (9 sts). Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Join the two African flower motifs with right sides facing. Work sc around the outer edge through both layers, leaving a 1-inch opening. Insert the rattle ball, then continue sc to close the opening. Attach the handle to the bottom of the flower head. Sew the argyle diamond appliqué onto the front of the flower head. Weave in all ends and gently block the head flat.

Pro Tips and Variations

Swap the sunset ombre for any five-color palette to match a nursery theme.
Add a small loop of chain at the top of the head to hang the rattle from a stroller.
Use a contrasting color for the appliqué to make the argyle diamond pop.

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