Crochet Jack Skellington Rattle

Creating a Crochet Jack Skellington Rattle is a delightful way to blend spooky and adorable in one project! This fun and unique creation is perfect for little ones who enjoy the magic of Nightmare Before Christmas. With its monochrome colors and charming design, this rattle can provide endless entertainment for babies while also adding a touch of whimsy to any nursery. The crochet process allows for customization, making each Jack Skellington Rattle as unique as its maker. Whether you're gifting it to a fellow Tim Burton fan or adding it to your own collection of handmade treasures, this project is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face!

Materials

Yarn size 4 white & black (I used Red Heart Super Saver)

Needle for weaving ends and making face

Fiberfill

Rattle insert (mine are 22mm)

Abbreviations

mr — magic ring

ch — chain

sc — single crochet

sc2tog — single crochet 2 sts together, decrease

BLO — back loop only

All terms American. If pattern reads “sc, sc2tog, 2sc” it would be read as, “ single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch”, directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted. As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don’t forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn)

Start at head with white

1- MR 6sc (6) join ch1

2- 2sc (12) join ch1

3- sc, 2sc (18) join ch1

4- sc2, 2sc (24) join ch1

5-8 — sc (24) join ch1

9- sc2, sc2tog (18) join ch1

10- sc, sc2tog (12) change to black, join ch1

11-12 — sc (12) change to white at end of rnd 12, join ch1

13-14 — sc (12) change to black at end of rnd 14, join ch 1

15-16 — sc (12). change to white at end of rnd 16, join ch1 begin stuffing, if using rattle insert place now

17-18 — sc (12) change to black at end of rnd 18, join ch1

19-20 — sc (12) change to white at end of rnd 20, join ch1

21-22 — sc (12) change to black at end of rnd 22, join ch1

23-24 — sc (12) join, ch1finish stuffing

25- BLO sc2tog (6) f.o. close opening, weave in ends.

EYES x2
with black

Mr sc4, f.o. join and attach to head. I like to leave a long end on one eye to create mouth and nostrils with.