Ankbitring

My little one grabbed this duck and hasn't let go since it arrived—the crocheted texture is soft enough for her sore gums but sturdy for her tiny fists. The clear illustrations made it a breeze to whip up a second one for my niece, though I'm almost jealous of how cute it turned out.

The pattern's step-by-step illustrations made this my first crochet project in years, and it came together without a single frustrating moment. My niece grabbed the ring immediately and hasn't let go, so I'm already planning a second one.

The little duck is so soft and the ring is perfectly sized for tiny hands—my nephew grabbed it right away. The step-by-step illustrations were clear enough that even I could follow along while making one for a friend's baby shower, though a couple of the photos could be sharper.