Little Monkey Bite Ring Pattern For Little Hands

Let’s create something truly special and incredibly useful for those tiny, curious hands! Introducing the Little Monkey Bite Ring Pattern, a charming and functional addition to your baby’s essentials. Babies love to explore the world through touch and taste, and when those little teeth start to come in, they need something soft yet stimulating to bite on. This bite ring not only soothes their tender gums but also keeps them entertained with its delightful monkey design. Perfect for gifting or just as a thoughtful accessory for your little one, this bite ring pattern is designed with both fun and function in mind.

Little Monkey Bite Ring Pattern

The Little Monkey Bite Ring Pattern is your go-to for creating an adorable, safe toy. Made with soft Scheepjes Catona cotton, it’s perfect for tiny hands to hold and explore. This pattern guides you through making a monkey with a gentle face and snuggly ears, all attached securely to a wooden ring. Ideal for soothing teething babies, it also comes with a secret a rattle bead inside for an extra surprise! Safe, cute, and practical, this little monkey promises smiles and comfort for your little treasure.

Making The Little Monkey Bite Ring

Supplies Needed

1 skein Scheepjes Catona white (130)
1 skein Scheepjes Catona brown (254)
Leftover dark brown cotton
Bite ring, 70 mm
Crochet hook, size 2.5 mm
Fibre fill
Rattle bead

Abbreviations (U.S.)

mr: magic ring
ch: chain
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
dec: decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
inc: increase (2 stitches in one stitch)

Important Notes:

Eyes are embroidered for safety, using the French knot technique, instead of plastic safety eyes.
Ears are attached securely into the head during the crocheting process.
Clean the wooden ring with a damp cloth and check for damage before each use, especially when the baby has teeth.
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds; do not join rounds unless instructed.

Pattern Instructions

Snout

Round 1: With white yarn, 6 sc in mr. (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: sc, inc, repeat around. (18)
Round 4: sc, inc, sc, repeat around. (24)
Round 5: 3 sc, inc, repeat around. (30)
Rounds 6-8: SC in each st around. (30)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching the snout to the head later.

Ears (make 2)

Row 1: With brown yarn, 4 sc in mr, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 2: 2 sc in each st, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 3: sc, inc, repeat to end, ch 1, turn. (12)
Row 4: sc, inc, sc, repeat to end, ch 1, turn. (16)
Row 5: 3 sc, inc, repeat to end, ch 1, turn. (20)

Crochet 8 sc along the ear’s short side, fasten off with a sewing tail. Repeat for the second ear.

Head

Round 1: With white yarn, 6 sc in mr. (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: sc, inc, repeat around. (18)
Round 4: sc, inc, sc, repeat around. (24)
Round 5: 3 sc, inc, repeat around. (30)
Round 6: 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, repeat around. (36)

Switch to brown yarn.

Round 7: 5 sc, inc, repeat once, then follow a special sequence as described directly in the pattern to create a texture change/placement for the ears. (42)
Rounds 8-12: Follow the pattern’s specific instructions for continuing with the head and attaching ears.

Finishing the Head

Rounds 14-23: Continue as per the pattern to decrease and shape the head, stuffing and placing a rattle bead as you go, until the head is fully formed and closed.