Crochet Teething Ring with Beech Wood Ring and Animal Head

This crochet teething ring is a plain beech wood ring, half wrapped in cotton crochet, with a small animal head worked onto the covered side. The bare wood is left for the baby to chew and the crochet gives small hands something to grip. It is bought mostly as a shower gift or a first toy.

How a crochet teething ring is made

1. The ring is prepared. We sand the beech ring smooth and leave it bare. No varnish, no oil and no colour go anywhere near it.
2. The cover is worked on. Cotton stitches are worked tightly around one half of the ring and closed off, so the cover cannot slide.
3. The head is sewn. The animal head is stuffed lightly, the face is embroidered, and the head is stitched to the covered section.

Why a crochet teething ring suits small hands

A ring is one of the few shapes a three month old can actually hold. There is somewhere to put the fingers, the weight is low, and it cannot be swallowed. The crochet side gives grip when hands are wet, while the bare wood stays cool and firm.

Cotton matters more in a crochet teething ring than in a shelf piece, because this one goes in the mouth and into the wash often. It holds colour, dries fast and does not shed. We use the same yarn across our rattles and baby pieces, so a set bought together will match rather than nearly match.

Crochet teething ring specification

Made to order and shipped worldwide

Each crochet teething ring is started after you order and takes 5 to 10 working days to make, then it is posted tracked from Hanoi. The shipping page lists the detail.

Care

Hand wash in cool water with a mild soap and keep the wooden ring out of the water as much as you can. Press the crochet with a towel, reshape it and dry it flat away from direct sunlight. Wipe the wood dry straight away. Our amigurumi care guide covers the rest.

Questions people ask

Is the crochet teething ring safe to chew?

The wood is untreated beech and the yarn is cotton, with nothing glued or painted on. As with any baby item, use it with an adult nearby and stop using it if the stitching works loose.

Can I ask for a different animal?

Yes. A bear, a bunny, a cat and a fox are the four we make regularly. Ask first if you want something else and we will say whether it works at this size.

Will the colour run in the wash?

Cotton can lose a trace of dye on a first wash, particularly in deep reds. Wash it on its own the first time, in cool water.

Can it go in a dishwasher or steriliser?

No. Heat and long soaking will swell the wood and dull the yarn.

If you are buying for a new baby, our notes on crochet baby gifts explain what gets used and what sits on a shelf. Message us on Facebook Messenger if you want to see the yarn shades first.