This unicorn rattle pattern is easy to follow, and the finished item works up quickly, making an adorable last-minute gift for a new baby.

The handle of the rattle is about 12 cm long, and is easy for little hands to grasp. A large bell inside the head (with two smaller bells placed inside) makes a jingle noise when the rattle is shaken, and cellophane inside the horn makes it crinkle when moved or squeezed. Textured or satin ribbons for mane and tail are nice ‘feely’ details for babies to play with.

The pattern calls for DK yarn in three colours: silver, rainbow, and white.

Gauge is not important for this pattern.

Additional materials required are:

• darning needle
• teddy filling
• large bell, approximately 20 mm in diameter
• two small bells, approximately 10 mm in diameter
• very small zip lock plastic bag
• cellophane (or other ‘crinkly-sounding’ plastic)
• 1 m pink textured/satin ribbon, approximately 5 mm in width
• 1 m yellow textured/satin ribbon, approximately 5 mm in width
• 1 m green textured/satin ribbon, approximately 5 mm in width
• 1 m blue textured/satin ribbon, approximately 5 mm in width
• small amount of black yarn (DK)