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Crochet Tooth Fairy Pillow

August 15, 2014

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 πŸ™‚ 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 appliquΓ©! 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.

Leave a long tail on of the teeth that will be used to sew the two pieces together. Weave in all other ends.

When making the second Tooth, you will want to chain 1, turn and SC around the edge the opposite way. This is so when you match them up back to back, the SC edging will be neatly facing out on both sides.
After you have made your two teeth, you will want to add your safety eyes and stitch on a smile to one of them.
Stitch on the pocket to the other tooth. You could use embroidery thread or 2-ply yarn (4-ply yarn separated)

Start stitching your two teeth together.

When you get to the top, add in your crown and ribbon and stitch right through them!

Before closing, stuff lightly with poly-fil and then sew completely shut. Weave in ends.

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?

Totally unplanned, my blogging/crocheting buddy Tamara at Moogly has also made and posted a pattern for a Tooth Fairy pillow today! They always say great minds think alike, right?! I adore her version! You can check it out HERE:
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  1. Maggie Cox says

    August 15, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    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 πŸ™‚ wonder how long that will fly…

    Reply
  2. Pops De Milk says

    August 15, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    OMG this is so cute! Love it πŸ™‚

    Reply
  3. Stef says

    August 15, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    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.

    Reply
  4. Crochet Hooks says

    August 17, 2014 at 12:08 am

    love this! what a cute tooth pillow and thanks for sharing the pattern!

    Reply
  5. phebrothers says

    August 17, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Perfect! Mr 7 has lost several teeth now but we've just been using a little baby food container lol

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    August 19, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    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.
    Thanks!1

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    • Breanna says

      August 7, 2015 at 4:13 am

      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. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. t j says

    August 20, 2014 at 2:07 am

    Love this pattern… I use to get your emails, but haven't seen you in a while…
    ~Tess

    Reply
  8. Lindsay says

    August 22, 2014 at 1:08 am

    Instead of silk stitch could you mean slip stitch?

    Reply
  9. Flavia says

    August 26, 2014 at 1:32 am

    It's great! May I borrow your idea?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Flavia says

      August 26, 2014 at 1:43 am

      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.

      Reply
  10. Hafiz Sajid says

    June 28, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    nice to see your page. Love this pattern… I use to get your emails, but haven't seen you in a while.dentist Woodstock

    Reply
  11. Breanna says

    August 7, 2015 at 4:14 am

    I always love your work! Thanks for this πŸ™‚ Cannot wait to utilize it.. well, I can. My daughter isn't born yet! haha

    Reply
  12. Breanna says

    August 10, 2015 at 2:33 am

    Question: How tall is your tooth fairy pillow??

    Reply
  13. Shaena says

    October 7, 2015 at 9:19 am

    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.

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  14. PegS says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    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.

    Reply
  15. KaseOfKors says

    July 9, 2016 at 8:04 am

    Thank you for this pattern. I turned it into “bat-tooth” for my Autistic batman obsessed guy.

    Reply
  16. Deborah says

    August 14, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Just adorable .

    Reply
  17. Melissa says

    September 10, 2016 at 9:01 am

    How do you join the yarn in row 10 if you have to fasten off?

    Reply
  18. Jo-Anne Rayner says

    January 8, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    Can you please explain Half double crochet decrease? I cannot figure out what you mean.

    Reply
  19. Sheila Allen says

    January 9, 2017 at 6:08 pm

    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.

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  20. Diana says

    April 23, 2017 at 8:13 am

    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!

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    • Diana says

      April 23, 2017 at 8:20 am

      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!

      Reply
  21. Justine says

    July 5, 2017 at 8:28 pm

    Thanks for the sharing , i had made one for my son and he love it.

    Reply
  22. Charlene R Harris says

    November 15, 2017 at 5:59 am

    Do you have a video showing the tooth fairy pillow. Im confused where it starts row 10-11

    Reply
  23. Jennifer says

    November 10, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    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!

    Reply
  24. Catherine says

    April 29, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    I’m making several for grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
    They are so cute.
    Thank you

    Reply
  25. Catherine says

    April 30, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    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.

    Reply
  26. Marsha says

    October 17, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  27. Mischa says

    March 23, 2021 at 5:09 pm

    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

    Reply

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