My oldest is almost 5.5 and I’ve noticed a lot of his friends have started loosing their baby teeth! So to be completely prepared, I whipped up a tooth fairy pillow to hold his tooth and the money the tooth fairy brings when the big day comes 🙂 And bless his heart, my son already has it under his pillow “because that’s where I want to keep it.” This tooth shaped pillow has a smiley face on the front and a pocket on the back for the tooth/money exchange. I also included a ribbon handle so it could also be hung on a bedroom door knob.
Materials:
– White worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice. And a small bit of black to stitch on the smile.
– Size H crochet hook
– Two safety eyes
– Small amount of poly-fil stuffing
– Tapestry needle and sewing needle
– Small piece of felt or fabric for the pocket and another piece in yellow for the crown (optional)
– Ribbon for the hanging handle (optional)
Abbreviations:
HDC = Half Double Crochet
HDC Decrease = Half Double Crochet Decrease
The tooth pattern would also make a great appliqué! Maybe on an afghan or hat for a dentist or hygienist friend?!
Tooth Pattern: Make 2
Chain 13, HDC in 2nd from hook and rest of way down (12 HDC), ch 1, turn
Row 2: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 10, 2 HDC in last, ch 1, turn (14 HDC)
Row 3-4: HDC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (14 HDC)
Row 5: HDC Decrease, HDC in next 10, HDC Decrease over last two, ch 1, turn
Row 6: HDC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (12 HDC)
Row 7: HDC Decrease, HDC in next 8, HDC Decrease, ch 1, turn
Row 8-9: HDC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (10 HDC)
Row 10:, HDC in first 5, ch 1, turn
Row 11-12: HDC in each stitch, ch 1, turn (5 HDC)
Row 13: HDC Decrease, HDC in next, HDC Decrease, ch 1, turn
Row 14: HDC in each across (3 HDC)
Fasten off,
Join yarn to next stitch in row 10
Row 10-11: HDC in 5, ch 1, turn
Row 12: HDC Decrease, HDC in next, HDC Decrease, ch 1, turn
Row 13: HDC in each stitch across
Continue to SC around edge, when you get to the top HDC in first 6, slip stitch in next two, HDC in rest and continue to SC down the other side.
So what is the going rate for a tooth these days? I was thinking a $2 bill would be fun for the first tooth lost. Maybe a 50 cent piece for the others?
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Love it! My daughter just lost a tooth (number 4! ) so I must make one! She gets new tooth brushes from the tooth fairy though 🙂 wonder how long that will fly…
OMG this is so cute! Love it 🙂
One of my friends asked the exact same question on Facebook earlier this week! General consensus was $2 bill for the first tooth, then a $.50 or $1 coin for the remaining teeth.
love this! what a cute tooth pillow and thanks for sharing the pattern!
Perfect! Mr 7 has lost several teeth now but we've just been using a little baby food container lol
When it comes to sc around the edges, when you get to the top should it be hdc 5, slip stitch two then hdc 5?
There wasn't enough stitched along the top (12) to get it to line up using 6 hdc.
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I had that problem too-but, I just made sure my two slip stitches where as close to the middle as I could make it. I just counted and I had 5 hdc, then two slip stitches, then 5 hdc. 🙂
Love this pattern… I use to get your emails, but haven't seen you in a while…
~Tess
Instead of silk stitch could you mean slip stitch?
It's great! May I borrow your idea?
Thank you!
By the way, according to what I've read at the bottom of your post, I published some stuff I borrowed from your blog, but I had already linked to your web, as you are the designer. This is the link, in case you'd like to check it. http://yodelosextranostalentos.blogspot.com.es/2014/07/138-disfraz-de-mickey-para-bebe.html
I always do it, I'm very bad at creating new patterns, but I love people who can (as you) so I must respect your job and link it. For me, it's a must.
Thank you for your patterns, they are really useful. You have great ideas.
nice to see your page. Love this pattern… I use to get your emails, but haven't seen you in a while.dentist Woodstock
I always love your work! Thanks for this 🙂 Cannot wait to utilize it.. well, I can. My daughter isn't born yet! haha
Question: How tall is your tooth fairy pillow??
Do you think these would look ok in pink with purple mouth and the black eyes? And maybe blue with green mouth and the black eyes? I know teeth are not those colors but I am trying to be creative for the craft fairs that I have coming up in November.
Oh I just saw this and will start on one, (actually two!) tomorrow. My grands are 4 & 5, and I would like to have these before they start losing teeth. Great idea, and too cute! Thank you for posting it.
Thank you for this pattern. I turned it into “bat-tooth” for my Autistic batman obsessed guy.
Just adorable .
How do you join the yarn in row 10 if you have to fasten off?
Can you please explain Half double crochet decrease? I cannot figure out what you mean.
I’m feeling very proud of myself as I’ve just finished making your tooth pillow for my grandson. Your pattern is very clear but I had to convert it to suit my English style of crotchet. I also sewed French knots for the eyes which look good. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity.
Hello!
This is a great idea! I was thinking of maybe making some letters and either selling them separately or giving them as an added bonus for the parent to sew on the tooth (childs initial of their first name)…they are easy to make and dont take much yarn! Just a thought! Lol.Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas!
I should’ve added that i was thinking of making these to sell at craft fairs as you had mentioned this as an idea of what to sell at craft fairs ..lol!..Thanks again!
Thanks for the sharing , i had made one for my son and he love it.
Do you have a video showing the tooth fairy pillow. Im confused where it starts row 10-11
Just made it for my son. He’s about to lose his 2nd tooth. I crocheted the eyes and pocket. I also left off the ribbon and crown. (His choice.) He loves it!
I’m making several for grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
They are so cute.
Thank you
I tried to make your tooth fairy pillow. I couldn’t make it work. I don’t understand the decrease rows. I keep coming up with more stitches for the next row. Please help me. Anyone please.
I just made this for a friend ‘s little boy, the difference being I made him into a ninja turtle!! This pattern was really quick!! Thank you!!
Thank you so much for sharing your adorable tooth fairy pillow pattern! It was super easy to follow & make personalized for my niece. It turned out absolutely adorable! I envy those that can create & write a pattern so thank you for taking the time to post this