If you are a crocheter and have a baby or toddler, playroom or nursery, and love organization and helping your child learn – this post is for you! I am posting new patterns for each letter many times per week so keep checking back.
UPDATE: 2022: I have pulled this pattern out and listed it separately as well as updating it with new yarn. Check it out here in my Etsy Shop.
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 project 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 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. You can find the letters A-F HERE ON MY ETSY.
This project was in my head as I was designing all of these letters and I’m so excited to get this started! Won’t you join me? Here is the latest new pattern to go with the others already linked.
You can begin by deciding what colors you want to use for your letters – I’ll be using them all! – and make up the alphabet or save this post and wait for the end and make it all at once.
I’m gonna give you some options at the end to make the final part right for you/your space. Here are some of the previous toys so make sure to check out THE ORIGINAL POST to link hop to them all.
I will using some of the patterns that I’ve already made for this ABC project and you will see those linked below at the end of this post. You can go ahead and get started today! I can’t wait to share this with you. I’m planning on at least a weekly update, but I’m going to shoot for two per week. I’m gonna try.
So, join me. Save this post. Let’s get started!
I also have a few more dog patterns you may want to check out if this one isn’t for you. One is large, but you might like my Lolo the Patchwork Puppy – she is perfect for scraps and a little larger than the one I am posting today.
UPDATE: D is for DOG: February 20, 2020
For most all of these projects I encourage you to dig in your stash. Use some scrap yarns when you can I’ll also be using stuffing, crinkle paper, rattle boxes, squeaker toy inserts, and safety eyes in some of these patterns. All patterns listed have/will have a full material list.
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Dog: Stiches used: I have only used single crochet (sc) with increase (inc) and decrease (dec) for this car and Caron Cake scraps in Cherry Chip. My hook size is G/4mm
This pattern starts at the tail end and works up. The head is crocheted with the body and is not sewn on.
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 to the last stitch of each round so you know when you get to the end.
Round 3: (Make 1 sc in next stitch, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (18)
Round 4: (Make 1 sc in next 2 stitches, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (24)
Round 5: sc in each stitch around (24)
Round 6: (Make 1 sc in next 3 stitches, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (30)
Round 7: sc in each stitch around (30)
Round 8: (Make 1 sc in next 4 stitches, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (36)
Rounds 9-11: sc in each stitch around (36)
Round 12: (sc in 16, inv dec) twice (34)
Rounds 13-17: sc in each stitch around (34)
Round 18: (sc in 15, inv dec) twice (32)
Rounds 19-23: sc in each stitch around (32)
Round 24: (sc in 14, inv dec) twice (30)
Rounds 25-29: sc in each stitch around (30)
Round 30: (1 sc in next 3 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (24)
Now, for this part you will be dividing the neck into two parts to make the Head.
Round 1 of NECK: Chain 8 and skip 8. Sc in the next stitch and in the next 15 and then sc one in each of the chain spaces. (24) These photos might help.
Round 2: sc in each stitch around (24)
Round 3: 1 (sc in next 2 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (18)
Round 4: 1 (sc in next stitch, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (12)
Round 5: (inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (6) – finish and weave in the end.
Head: Attach your yarn to the opening for the neck and work these rounds:
Round 1: sc evenly around (16)
Rounds 2-3: sc in each stitch around (16)
Round 4: sc in next 7, inc sc * repeat (18)
Round 5: sc in each stitch around (18)
Round 6: (1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (24)
Round 7: (1 sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (30)
Round 8: (1 sc in next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (36)
Rounds 9-16: sc in each stitch around (36)
*I stopped here and did the muzzle so I could sew it on and secure on the inside before stuffing. If you prefer to finish the head first and then do muzzle that is fine as well.
Muzzle: To start the muzzle repeat the first 4 rounds of the body – 6, 12, 18, and 24 sc. Then work two more rounds of sc 24. Leave a tail to sew and embroider the nose/mouth.
*now do the eyes. I chose safety eyes for my example, but for a true unsupervised baby toy I always encourage embroidered eyes.
These are the eyes I have used on this pattern:
Now, back to head to close:
Round 17: (1 sc in next 4 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (30)
Round 18: (1 sc in next 3 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (24)
Round 19: (1 sc in next 2 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (18)
Round 20: (1 sc in next stitch, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (12)
Round 21: sc in each stitch around (12) and then sew shut.
Tail: the tail starts with a circle of 5sc in your chain 2 or magic circle. Then you will increase one sc for each round up to 15. So, 5, 6, 7, 8 etc up to 15 sc around. Then work about 3 more rows with no increases. *add more rounds or increases as you like. Sew on after lightly stuffing.
Feet (make 4): The feet are simple circles of 6 sc and then inc to 12 sc and then do 4 rounds with no increases (12) – pin in place to get even and straight before sewing.
I used my H/4.5mm hook for the EARS. (make 2): To start the ears, repeat the first 4 rounds of the body – 6, 12, 18, and 24 sc then work these rounds:
Rounds 5-8: one sc in each stitch around (24)
Round 9: (1 sc in next 2 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (18)
Rounds 10-13: one sc in each stitch around (18)
Round 14: (1 sc in next stitch, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (12)
Rounds 15-18: one sc in each stitch around (12)
Finish off and sew in place.
Pin this post and come back for all of the A-Z toys!
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
In addition to the alphabet patterns, below you will find a list of toys that will be linked right here starting now. *these are not set in stone and I may decide to switch them as I work if I am inspired in a different direction. So, pin or save this post and come back and follow along with me or subscribe to my blog and get email updates when I make a new post.
Ball – for the ball toys in this project, I refer you to this post to make one – or many – crochet balls using your scrap yarns. The more textures the better. You can also add rattle boxes, squeakers, stress balls as filler and more.
Bunny – I have made a few bunnies in the past and I will be making another version of my Clover the Baby Bunny Pattern
Dinosaur – here on my blog you will find an entire Dinosaur Family. For this ABC event, I will be making a different version of Scrappy. He’s the perfect size and uses up some assorted scrap yarns. If you want a different option, Baby Pea is also a nice small size and also Pinky the Dezzy Inspired DRAGON is a good choice for D is for Dragon.
Eye – I will be using the eyeball pattern from my Halloween Bag of Balls for this project, but if you find it too weird or spooky for a baby let me know and I’m sure I can whip up a different one. This one would be super cute with some crinkle paper inside. *Also, when you visit this post there is a Zombie ball that would make a cute Z word and I will most likely be altering the colors on this Zombie ball and making a few additions to do a Ninja toy for N.
Goat – here on my blog you will find Ginger the Goat in my Farm Series. She is a bit large for this project so she will get a few modifications to be a bit smaller. Feel free to make her if you want a larger goat.
Lamb– another make from my Farm Series is Lonny the Lamb. Lonny is a nice, small size so I will be using this pattern here for the Lamb, but will switch up the colors I’m sure. Maybe bright? Maybe a girl?
Octopus – in my opinion this octopus squeeze ball is the perfect baby toy when made from cotton so this is the pattern that I will be using right here. I like to use 100% cotton and the stress/squeeze balls on the inside of the head and it makes these the perfect baby toy with teether capabilities. And they are so quick to make you can make a handful.
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.
I’d love to see all your work or catch up with your progress so connect with me over on IG @theburgundybasket
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XOXO,
Kristi
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