If you are a crocheter and have a baby or toddler, play room or nursery, and love organization and helping your child learn – this series is for you!
I have a HUGE LOT of EXTRAS!!!! Extra patterns that you can either add to your collection or substitute – for example, in my Original Series I have C is for Car and Cat, but on this EXTRAS event, I am doing C is for Cow (pattern below the extras). You can substitute or make them all OR each pattern stands on it’s own!! I have already blogged B is for Bird as an extra.
I will be using this post as the starting point of my “extras event” and keep this post updated with each individual link – so, save this post to get each FREE PATTERN. Sign up to follow my blog to get alerted to each and every new FREE pattern. <3
H is for Horse or P is for Pony is now blogged.
S is for Squirrel is now blogged
R is for Racoon is now blogged.
B is for Bird can be found on this post.
You can now find A is for Alligator on this post.
You can now find D is for Deer on THIS POST
On my blog both Fox and Wolf
Giraffe is now a free blog pattern
Crochet Lamb can now be found on my blog.
Sweet Baby Bee is now blogged
You can now find D is for Duck
***Just as a quick update to all following my original post – I have finished all the parts of the toy series, but I am still working on the Big Finale. I am giving away more free patterns while you wait.
This EXTRA TOYS EVENT will include Cow, Goat, Pony/Horse, Racoon, Squirrel, Alligator, Deer, Fox. Wolf, Giraffe, Lamb, Bee, Duck, Bat and Princess so far, but I am sure I will be making LOTS MORE!!! Most of the above patterns were made as part of a huge baby bundle that I did at the beginning of this year. You can find more info on this ETSY LISTING.
Want a fun way to use your scraps? Want to make a lot of little projects/toys that are great for little ones? Want to custom a special piece for a wee one? – and then end with one big finale? This A-Z Crochet Toy Series is for you! (And you can skip the big finale if it’s not for you and still have all the little toys and ABCs.) I’m gonna give you some options at the end to make the final part right for you/your space.
How you can get PDFs for one cheap price:
I have compiled the first letters of this event in a convenient downloadable PDF if you prefer to print them out and have them all in one place. And my printable paid patterns contain a lot more photo tutorials to help you if you need.
You can find the toys for all the letters in my Etsy Shop. I have them broken down into smaller parts, but have just uploaded the final huge part.
Part 1: A-F HERE ON MY ETSY.
You can find Part 3 with the letters N-S
The last small part – Part 4 with the letters T-Z is now available.
If you’ve been waiting to purchase the PDFs until the end now is your chance!! I can’t even believe they are all finished or that I am giving away everything for this one small price.
MY ENTIRE COMPLETE SERIES PLUS A BUNCH OF EXTRAS IS NOW AVAILABLE.
There are OVER 60 patterns in that final bundle!!! 60+ toys patterns.
And MOST ALL of my PAID patterns contain way more photos and tutorials than what I can add to my blog post. I try to keep my fees very low.
This project was in my head as I was designing all of these letters and I’m so excited to get this series finished! Won’t you join me? If you prefer to shop on Ravelry for your patterns I also have the entire alphabet PDF over there. 
I will try to work on uploading these to Ravelry if you prefer Ravelry for your patterns, but it will be a while. If you are familiar with Ravelry, you may know that I have to upload each one separately over there – I can’t list bundles together so each and every small toy must have it’s own page. That will take me a while, but I will try to get it done. I don’t believe I will be able to do it all this year.
I’m gonna give you some options at the end to make the final part right for you/your space. Make sure to check out THE ORIGINAL POST to link hop to each one of the patterns here on my blog.
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Here is my Etsy Shop PDF for Cow and it is also over on Ravelry.
I also have a separate listing for my Big Giant Cow and the Baby Cow in my ETSY SHOP and also a TRIO of the Baby Cow, Pony and Goat.
I will be keeping THIS ORIGINAL POST updated with all the links for all of the toys in the original series.
UPDATE: C is for Cow: Sept. 16, 2020
Materials:
-Yarns: Big Twist Sincerely in Pink Denim, Impeccable in Neopolitan, Caron One Pound in Taupe and Lace. *Big Twist Sincerely is one of my favorite yarns! It was sold by JoAnn’s, but I believe it has been discontinued since I can’t find it anymore. It is the same weight/feel as Impeccable yarn so if you want a good substitute try Impeccable in a light pink. For me that means going from my local JoAnn’s store over to Michael’s, but hey! Who doesn’t need two stores with yarn in their life? Impeccable goes on sale at Michael’s all the time so stock up next time you see a sale. I won’t even bother with an affiliate link asking for $10 – $15 a ball – crazy – just head to your local store and grab some sale yarn <3
-Hook: I used a G/4mm and H/5mm hooks for this pattern. I will include which one on each section. These are absolutely worth every penny and what I use, but I also have the jumbo hooks in this off brand.
-Safety Eyes (or yarn to embroider if you choose) and needle to embroider face. The eyes in my example are made by SunCatcher Craft Eyes and are 18mm. SunCatcher eyes used to be sold on Amazon, but now they are not, but I have ordered these in a bunch of sizes and they are really really great!! I will be ordering these again – it’s hard to find cute, large eyes.
-Stuffing. I have used Poly-Fill brand stuffing, but feel free to use what you prefer.
– I don’t use Stitch markers, but if you do you will want those to keep track of your rounds. As a “free” stitch marker you can loop a bright colored piece of scrap yarn through your stitch to act as a marker – then just pull it out when you get back around to it and move it up one row. Easy marker!
Spiral Crochet:
I crochet in the “spiral” for this project and for most of my work. This prevents the joining seam that can occur with crochet. What that means is that you don’t join each round with a slip stitch and then chain 1, but rather keep on working the next stitch – the first one from the previous row. It may help to use a stitch marker to designate the beginning of the previous round. For example, if your round calls for 30 sc stitches, then sc 30 around, but instead of slip stitching to the first stitch and then chaining one, sc in the first stitch and keep on going for your next round.
TIP Counting:
I also tend to open the calculator on my phone and keep track of “rounds” and stitches by my calculator. For example: if I need to do 4 rounds of 36 stitches I will do “4×36=144” on my calculator and then subtract as I go. So, I might do 30 sc and stop (144-30) get up and do something and come back and so forth until I get done. This keeps me on track and keeps me from having to use and move stitch markers. I only advise this if you are good with counting and have no distractions.
Invisible Decrease:
Doing an invisible single crochet decrease is one of the best things I ever learned! There are many online tutorials on this so look up doing the invisible decrease single crochet online and you will not be sorry. Essentially, you will be doing your single crochet decrease in only the front loops of the crochets being decreased.
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Stitch Index:
Chain: Ch
Single Crochet: SC
Inc Sc: make two single crochet stitches in the same stitch as indicated
Invisible Decrease: inv. dec – this is an invisible single crochet decrease
HDC: half-double crochet
HDC Inc: increase in HDC
DC Inc: increase in DC
DC: double crochet
TR: treble crochet *US Terms apply
This pattern starts with nose/head and then the rest of the body is worked. I will make notes along the way to assist with this. I will also make notes where/when I change colors.
I start my work with a chain 2 and then single crochet in second chain from hook, but you can also start with a magic ring if you prefer that start.
Peony the Pony and Unity the Unicorn, they are virtually the same pattern as this using different colors. This may give you some more ideas to create <3
For my Baby Cow pattern, I started with the speckled pink color and then changed to the variegated yarn.
HEAD:
For this first part of the pattern, I will write out this “long start” on how I do my first few rounds in amigurumi, but after this head portion, I will simple use the numbers, but this is how I start each and every round when I do amigurumi.
Chain 2. Single crochet 6 in the second chain from the hook and work over your starting tail.
Starting in the first sc make 2 sc in that stitch and in each stitch around. (12) *Still work over the starting tail.
After getting done with all 12 sc for that round, pull the starting tail to cinch up the opening. You can now trim that tail or weave it in or just leave it if it will be on the inside of your work.
You want to move your stitch marker -if using one- to the last stitch of each round so you know when you get to the end.
Round 3: (1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (18)
Round 4: (1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (24)
Round 5: (1 sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (30)
Round 6: (1 sc in next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (36)
Rounds 7-12: sc in each stitch around (36)
*after round 12: *do your embroidery for the mouth/nose how you would like before getting too far ahead so that you can tie off ends inside. My mouth is between rounds 4-5.
Also make your nostrils and sew them on. Mine are a simple circle of sc 6 in a ring and then for the next round make 2sc in each stitch around for 12sc. Then slip stitch around in each stitch and ended with a long tail for sewing. The nostrils are between rounds 5-9.
Some people prefer to do the face parts after stuffing and completing the entire piece – if you prefer that method that is quite fine. Everyone is different.
Round 13: (1 sc in next 4 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (30)
Round 14: (1 sc in next 3 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (24)
Round 15: sc in each stitch around (24) *change color when completing the last stitch if you are changing color.
Round 16: (1 sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (30)
Round 17: (1 sc in next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (36)
Round 18: sc in each stitch around (36)
Round 19: (1 sc in next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (42)
Rounds 20-22: sc in each stitch around (42) ** I placed eyes between rounds 19-20 at this time with about 7-8 stitches between them. I also placed a little flower patch under one of the safety eyes and sewed it down. See pattern below for the pattern I used for the flower.
Round 23: (1 sc in next 5 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (36)
Stuff and continue to stuff as you go.
Round 24: (1 sc in next 4 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (30)
Round 25: (1 sc in next 3 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (24)
Round 26: (1 sc in next 2 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (18)
Round 27: (1 sc in next stitch, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (12)
Round 28: sc in each stitch around. *Make sure there is enough stuffing in the back of the head and then sew shut and weave in your end.
Eye Flower Patch:
With your G/4mm hook, Ch 2. Make 10hdc in the second chain from hook. Slip Stitch to beginning. Chain up 2. Then do the following in the SAME stitch: [dc, tr, dc, chain 2 and slip stitch back into that stitch. Slip stitch in next stitch and then in next stitch.] Chain 2 and repeat the above sequence so that at the end you will have 5 petals. I think that Steam blocking this flower is very important. If you have never done any steam blocking please read this post on my blog:
Ears (make 2): *I used my G/4mm and H/5mm hook for these. G for the inside and H for the outside.
These are basically just two circles crocheted together at the end.
Make 2 pieces in the inside ear color and two in your outer ear color. Finish off (FO) the INSIDE circle and weave in your end, but DO NOT Finish off the outer ear circle when you are done.
Ch 2. In Hdc make 10 hdc in second chain from hook
*working in continuous spiral make 2 hdc in each stitch around (20)
(make one hdc in next stitch, two hdc in next stitch) repeat around (30)
After your ear circles are complete hold both pieces together with Wrong Sides facing in to each other and sc around both pieces. Now, FO the ear with a long tail for sewing. After the pieces are joined you will fold them in HALF with the long tail at one end and then sew up about 3-4 stitches. I chose to sew back down again so that my tail would be ready to sew the ear on the head. (your tail should now be back where you started).
I positioned the ears in my example 3-4 rows back and 3-4 stitches under the eyes.
Body: I used the same color from the back of my head for the body. I feel that you need to probably use the same color from back of head as you do the body – at least for the upper neck portion – to make your sewing blend in and be invisible. You do not want to do all this work and then have visible sewing stitches. The body starts from the bottom up and we leave an opening at top for the neck. You want to pin your head in place and make sure to stuff the neck VERY well before final stitches to support the head.
Round 1: 6 sc in starting chain/circle
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12)
Round 3: (1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (18)
Round 4: (1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (24)
Round 5: (1 sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (30)
Round 6: (1 sc in next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (36)
Round 7: (1 sc in next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (42)
Round 8: (1 sc in next 6 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (48)
Rounds 9-18: sc in each stitch around (48)
Round 19: (1 sc in next 6 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (42)
Round 20: sc in each stitch around (42)
Round 21: (1 sc in next 5 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (36)
Round 22: sc in each stitch around (36)
Round 23: (1 sc in next 4 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (30)
Round 24: sc in each stitch around (30)
Round 25: (1 sc in next 3 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (24)
Round 26: sc in each stitch around (24)
Round 27: (1 sc in next 2 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (18)
Round 28: sc in each stitch around (18) *finish off but leave a long tail to sew on the head.
Feet/Legs (make 4):
*I have used my H/5mm hook for these to make it easier, but I was only lightly stuffing them. If you go up to this hook size for ease just be aware of overstuffing. I also crochet tight so going up to an H hook may not be an option for you. You never want to have gaps or holes in your work.
I started in the taupe color and changed to the pink color. If you are going to gather up the foot like in the goat and pony (see pictures at the end of this pattern), leave a long tail at the start of your work to do this and pull it back to the outside of your work after around round 3 or so.
Round 1: 6 sc in starting chain/circle
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12)
Round 3: (1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (18)
Round 4: (1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (24)
Rounds 5-6: sc in each stitch around (24)
Round 7: (1 sc in next 2 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (18)
Round 8: (1 sc in next stitch, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (12)
Round 9: (1 sc in next 2 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (9) *change color to your leg color here if you are making a color change.
Rounds 10-24: sc in each stitch around. *You can add more rows or take some out if you prefer (9)
Sew the bottom legs around round 6. I position them under where they look nice, but my amigurumis can still “sit.”
Gather your foot “together” and cinch it up by just weaving a piece of yarn through the upper foot and down to the bottom and pulling tight and tying. Make several passes if you want a thicker “line.” Weave the ends inside the foot.
The tail is a simple braid from a few strands pulled through the back of the body first and then braided and knotted.
If you want to add some spots to you cow, feel free to make random “uncircles” – here are a few examples. On the below examples, you can make the spots smaller by changing the hdc to sc and the dc to hdc. You can also use a smaller hook. With the variegated yarn that I used, I only made two circles for the back.
Small circle:
Ch 2, 8 hdc in second chain from hook
2 hdc in each stitch (16)
(1 hdc, 2hdc) repeat (24)
(3 dc in next) twice
(1 dc in next) twice
(hdc in next) twice
(sc in next) twice
Sl St and FO with tail to sew.
Large circle:
Ch 2
hdc in second chain from hook
2 hdc in each stitch (16)
(1 hdc, 2hdc) repeat (24)
(hdc, hdc, 2 hdc) 3 times
(dc, dc, 2dc) 3 times
(3 dc in next) twice
1 dc in next 3 stitches
Repeat row 5
1 sc in next 5 stitches
2 hdc in each of next 3 stitches
Repeat row 6
1 hdc in next 4 stitches
1 sc in next 4 stitches
Sl st and FO with long tail for sewing.
Will you be joining in the fun? I’d love for you to make all of this with me, but if not pick a few and make it with me.
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#youandmeabccrochet
XOXO,
Kristi
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I realized after I started this project that I would never be able to update every new post with every new link – once I got down to the end of the alphabet, I would have to update about 20 post with all the links to all the new patters – So, I will be keeping THIS ORIGINAL POST updated with all the new links for all of the new toys. <3
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