Amigurumi Rabbit and Fox Teething Rings
This adorable pair of amigurumi teething rings features a sweet rabbit and a playful fox, perfect for little hands to grasp and play with. They make a wonderful gift for baby showers or a charming addition to any nursery.
Amigurumi Rabbit and Fox Teething Rings
Materials:
- Yarn: 100% cotton yarn in beige, orange, and pink (approx. 50g each color)
- Hook: 3.5mm (E) crochet hook
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Safety eyes (optional)
- Wooden teething rings (2)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows in single crochet = 4" (10 cm) square. To measure gauge, crochet a 4" square and count the stitches and rows in that square.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
R = round
Rabbit Head:
- Using beige yarn, start with a magic ring (MR) and 6 sc in the ring. (6)
- R1: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- R2: *1 sc, inc* repeat around. (18)
- R3: *2 sc, inc* repeat around. (24)
- R4-R7: Sc in each stitch around. (24)
- R8: *2 sc, dec* repeat around. (18)
- R9: *1 sc, dec* repeat around. (12)
- Stuff the head lightly with polyester fiberfill.
- R10: Dec around until closed. Weave in ends.
- Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes with black yarn.
Rabbit Ears (make 2):
- Using beige yarn, ch 15.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (14)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (14).
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (14).
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Fold and sew in a bunny ear shape.
Fox Head:
- Using orange yarn, start with a magic ring (MR) and 6 sc in the ring. (6)
- R1: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- R2: *1 sc, inc* repeat around. (18)
- R3: *2 sc, inc* repeat around. (24)
- R4-R7: Sc in each stitch around. (24)
- R8: *2 sc, dec* repeat around. (18)
- R9: *1 sc, dec* repeat around. (12)
- Stuff the head lightly with polyester fiberfill.
- R10: Dec around until closed. Weave in ends.
- Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes with black yarn.
Fox Ears (make 2):
- Using orange yarn, ch 10.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (9)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (9).
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (9).
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Fold and sew in a fox ear shape.
Assembly:
- Attach the heads to the top of the wooden rings using a yarn needle and the tail ends.
- Position the ears and sew them to the heads securely.
- Ensure everything is securely fastened and weave in any loose ends.
Finishing Tips:
Lightly block the pieces if needed. Weaving in the ends will give your project a neat finish. Consider adding facial features and embellishments if desired.
Optional Variations:
Experiment with different colors and embellishments for unique designs!