Dango drum rattles are adorable Japanese-inspired amigurumi toys that combine cuteness with functionality. These soft, handmade crochet toys feature colorful dango (sweet rice dumplings) attached to a small drum that makes a gentle rattling sound when shaken. Perfect for babies and toddlers, these amigurumi toys stimulate sensory development while being completely safe and washable. 🧶🍡
Key Takeaways
- Handmade toy that’s both cute and functional
- Safe for babies with gentle rattling sound
- Customizable colors to match any nursery theme
- Beginner-friendly pattern with simple stitches
Use Ideas 🎁
Baby Gift
Looking for a unique baby shower gift? This dango rattle drum is perfect! The gentle rattling sound helps stimulate baby’s hearing development, while the soft yarn is safe for little hands to grab and explore. The contrasting colors also help with visual development.
Nursery Decoration
When not being played with, this adorable amigurumi makes a charming decoration for any nursery shelf or dresser. Create several in different colors to match your nursery theme!
Learning Tool
As babies grow, you can use the dango rattle to teach colors and counting. The three dango balls are perfect for introducing basic numbers to toddlers.
Travel Companion
The compact size makes this rattle drum perfect for diaper bags and travel. It’s lightweight and washable—ideal for on-the-go entertainment! 🧳
Sensory Development
The different textures and gentle sound help develop your baby’s sensory awareness. The soft yarn is soothing to touch while the rattle provides auditory stimulation.
Materials&Tools
- Yarn
- Polyester Fiberfill
- 2.0mm Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Glue (To connect the parts, you can also sew with yarn)
Abbreviation
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
- dec – decrease (merge 2 single crochets into 1)
- sl st – slip stitch
- hdc – half double crochet
- magic ring – adjustable ring to start crocheting in the round
How to Read Pattern?
- R5: ch, [1 sc, sc inc] x 6, sl st
In Round 5, start with a chain stitch, then repeat the pattern “1 single crochet, single scrochet increase” 6 times. End with a slip stitch.
- (sc+sc+sc)
Parentheses ( ) indicate that all stitches within them are worked into the same stitch. So ‘(sc+sc+sc)’ means working 3 single crochet stitches all into the same stitch.
Pattern Info
Main Body
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6
- R6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6
- R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6
- R8-14: 42 sc
- R15: [5 sc, dec] x 6
- R16: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6
- R17: [3 sc, dec] x 6
- R18: [sc, dec, sc] x 6
- R19: [sc, dec] x 6
- R20: 6 dec
Bangs
Big
- Start with magic ring
- 8 hdc
Small
- Start with magic ring
- 6 sc
Head Cover
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6
- R6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6
- R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6
- R8-14: 42 sc
- R15: [5 sc, dec] x 6
- R16: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6
Knot
- R1: 22 ch, 20 sc into 2nd chain from the hook, (sc+sc+sc), 19 sc, inc
- R2: inc, sc, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, sc, 3 sl st, sc, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, sc, 3 inc, sc, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, sc, 3 sl st, sc, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, sc, 2 inc
Handle
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4-6: 18 sc
- R7: [2 sc, dec] x 4, 2 sc
- R8-10: 14 sc
- R11: [4 sc, dec] x 2, 2 sc
- R12-13: 12 sc
- R14: 10 sc, dec
- R15: 11 sc
Ear
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: [sc, inc] x 3
- R3: [sc, inc, sc] x 3
- R4: [3 sc, inc] x 3
- R5: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 3
- R6-9: 18 sc
Ball
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5-6: 24 sc
- R7: [sc, dec, sc] x 6
- R8: [sc, dec] x 6
- R9: 6 dec
Explore More Patterns 🧸
Want to create more adorable amigurumi friends? Check out these other patterns:
Each pattern uses similar basic techniques, so once you’ve mastered this dango rattle, you’ll be ready to try them all! Happy crocheting! 🧶✨