Chocalho de Bebé Machado de Batalha (Croché)

The stitches are so neat and tight that it actually looks like a tiny wooden axe, but it's soft enough for my baby to gnaw on. Worked perfectly as the prop for our Viking-themed photo shoot, and the size is ideal for tiny hands to grip.

I bought this as a gag baby shower gift and it stole the show—everyone wanted a photo holding the little mohawk baby. The crochet work is tight and clean, and the rattle inside makes just the right soft sound, not too loud. It’s genuinely adorable for a Halloween costume prop, and the quality feels

The little axe head is surprisingly detailed for something crocheted — the stitches are tight and clean, so it holds its shape even after my son chewed on it during our Halloween trial run. Paired it with his costume and got a dozen compliments from family before the holiday even hit.