A baby can get bored as the day is long, and that means he or she can get fussy and cranky, and your day can turn into a nightmare!
Why not give baby something fun to rattle around and giggle at? Pomelo is the right answser! This is an easy sock monkey-style rattle you can make with scraps of yarn!
It is fun and can be put together pretty quickly if you have the materials on hand.
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty'N Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Green
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black
1 sheet of plastic canvas (white)
1 Cat toy with a bell inside (you can get them at the pet aisle of your local store)
Fiberfill
Scissors
Measuring tape
Blunt needle
Sewing needle
Strong quilting thread
Pins
Crochet hook size H
Crochet hook size C (only for Bangs)
Head-With Shocking Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep aropund (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Socking Pink. Weave in tail.
Why not give baby something fun to rattle around and giggle at? Pomelo is the right answser! This is an easy sock monkey-style rattle you can make with scraps of yarn!
It is fun and can be put together pretty quickly if you have the materials on hand.
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty'N Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Green
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black
1 sheet of plastic canvas (white)
1 Cat toy with a bell inside (you can get them at the pet aisle of your local store)
Fiberfill
Scissors
Measuring tape
Blunt needle
Sewing needle
Strong quilting thread
Pins
Crochet hook size H
Crochet hook size C (only for Bangs)
Head-With Shocking Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep aropund (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Socking Pink. Weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Pretty'N Pink, Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc) Fasten off Pretty'N Pink, weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Petal Pink, make 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (34 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (34 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (40 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (40 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (32 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,
1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (29 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc.
(26 sc) Fasten off, Petal Pink. Weave in tail.
Rnd 15- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. 1 sc in last sc of round. (21 sc)
For now, we will stop working on the actual head, because it is easier to attach the features while the head is open and has not been stuffed yet.
Mouth- With Black, Ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc)Fasten off, weave in tail.
Round 2- Join Hot Red. Work 3 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, (you will now work on foundation loops of sc row)1 sc in each of next 4 loops, 3 sc in last loop, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leavinglong tail to sew with. Center mouth right under last Pretty 'N Pink round and sew in place. Fasten off.
Nose- With Black, thread blunt needle and embroider the nostrils of the nose as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Eyes- (Make 2)With Coffee, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin eyes down above nostrils and theading a blunt needle with leftover tails, sew in place. Fasten off.
Bangs- Measure and Cut 5 4-1/2" lengths of Shocking Pink yarn.
Fold yarn and using hook C, pull middle of folded yarn piece through sc in 1st round at top of Pomelo's head, pass ends of the yarn through loop just formed and pull to tighten. Repeat until you have attached all the "hair" of the bangs. Trim to fall just above eyes.
Ears (Make 4)- With Pretty 'N Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off.
Place two pieces of ear together, wrong sides facing each other and right sides facing you and sew all around, except for bottom. Attach the bottom opening to Pomelo's ears to Pretty' N Pink portion of head. Pin and sew in place. Fasten off.
Finish Head as follows:
Rnd 16- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc] rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (16 sc)
Rnd 17- Insert cat ball and stuffing. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep around. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (13 sc)
Rnd 18- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (11 sc) Set aside for now.
Handle-
Cut a piece of sturdy plastic canvas 2-3/8" wide by 4-1/2" high.
Cut a good amount of strong thread, fold in half and thread a sewing needle with it. Bend the plastic canvas into a tube and sew the side, top and bottom of it to secure it.
Handle Cover-
With Spring Green, ch 18
Row 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 6- Rep row 2.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green.
Row 8- Join Tea Leaf. Work 1 sc in each sc across.
Rows 9 to 13- 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 14- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Fold this cover around the tube you just made.
Insert a bell into the tube if you want, (I did. The cat ball pack brought some that had spikes on them. I took a pair of flat plyers and pulled
them open, got the bell out and dropped into the tube. You can also drop 3 or 4 dried beans into the tube.) That way there will be more rattling and more fun for baby.
Thread the blunt needle with Tea Leaf yarn and by making long stitches, close the bottom of the tube. Fasten off, weave in tail. Repeat with the top of the tube. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Insert the top of the tube into the bottom of Pomelo's head. Fasten off Spring Green while leaving a long tail to sew with. Thread blunt needle with that tail and sew all around tube. Fasten off.
Weave in tail.
Done! Baby has a new toy.
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc) Fasten off Pretty'N Pink, weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Petal Pink, make 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (34 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (34 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (40 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (40 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (32 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,
1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (29 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc.
(26 sc) Fasten off, Petal Pink. Weave in tail.
Rnd 15- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. 1 sc in last sc of round. (21 sc)
For now, we will stop working on the actual head, because it is easier to attach the features while the head is open and has not been stuffed yet.
Mouth- With Black, Ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc)Fasten off, weave in tail.
Round 2- Join Hot Red. Work 3 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, (you will now work on foundation loops of sc row)1 sc in each of next 4 loops, 3 sc in last loop, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leavinglong tail to sew with. Center mouth right under last Pretty 'N Pink round and sew in place. Fasten off.
Nose- With Black, thread blunt needle and embroider the nostrils of the nose as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Eyes- (Make 2)With Coffee, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin eyes down above nostrils and theading a blunt needle with leftover tails, sew in place. Fasten off.
Bangs- Measure and Cut 5 4-1/2" lengths of Shocking Pink yarn.
Fold yarn and using hook C, pull middle of folded yarn piece through sc in 1st round at top of Pomelo's head, pass ends of the yarn through loop just formed and pull to tighten. Repeat until you have attached all the "hair" of the bangs. Trim to fall just above eyes.
Ears (Make 4)- With Pretty 'N Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off.
Place two pieces of ear together, wrong sides facing each other and right sides facing you and sew all around, except for bottom. Attach the bottom opening to Pomelo's ears to Pretty' N Pink portion of head. Pin and sew in place. Fasten off.
Finish Head as follows:
Rnd 16- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc] rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (16 sc)
Rnd 17- Insert cat ball and stuffing. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep around. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (13 sc)
Rnd 18- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (11 sc) Set aside for now.
Handle-
Cut a piece of sturdy plastic canvas 2-3/8" wide by 4-1/2" high.
Cut a good amount of strong thread, fold in half and thread a sewing needle with it. Bend the plastic canvas into a tube and sew the side, top and bottom of it to secure it.
Handle Cover-
With Spring Green, ch 18
Row 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 6- Rep row 2.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green.
Row 8- Join Tea Leaf. Work 1 sc in each sc across.
Rows 9 to 13- 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 14- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Fold this cover around the tube you just made.
Insert a bell into the tube if you want, (I did. The cat ball pack brought some that had spikes on them. I took a pair of flat plyers and pulled
them open, got the bell out and dropped into the tube. You can also drop 3 or 4 dried beans into the tube.) That way there will be more rattling and more fun for baby.
Thread the blunt needle with Tea Leaf yarn and by making long stitches, close the bottom of the tube. Fasten off, weave in tail. Repeat with the top of the tube. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Insert the top of the tube into the bottom of Pomelo's head. Fasten off Spring Green while leaving a long tail to sew with. Thread blunt needle with that tail and sew all around tube. Fasten off.
Weave in tail.
Done! Baby has a new toy.
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