If you are a crocheter and have a baby or toddler, play room or nursery, and love organization and helping your child learn – this post is for you!
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 third 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.
In addition to the alphabet patterns, here is 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.
I will using some of the patterns that I’ve already made for this ABC project and you will see those linked below. 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!
UPDATE: B is for Bunny: January 28, 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.
In this post, you will find the pattern for several crochet bunnies. You can choose from many options. Below this pattern you will find the rest of the original post with links to patterns that are already complete. <3
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Worked in the CONTINUOUS Round: I do not join and chain, but continue to work in the next stitch. Use a stitch marker for this so you don’t lose your place.
Bunnies:
Stiches used: I have only used single crochet (sc) with increase (inc) and decrease (dec) for the following bunny patterns. I have used my H/4.5mm size hook and cotton yarn. I have several different versions for you for this pattern.
Bunny Ears only/Bunny Ear Teether:
I have wrapped the ears around a natural wooden baby teething ring.
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.
Rounds 3-4: sc in each stitch around (12)
Round 5: (Make 1 sc in next stitch, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (18)
Rounds 6-7: sc in each stitch around (18)
Round 8: (Make 1 sc in next stitch, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (12)
Rounds 9-10: sc in each stitch around (12)
Round 11: (Make 1 sc in next 2 stitches, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (9)
Rounds 12-13: sc in each stitch around (9)
Round 14: (Make 1 sc in next stitch, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (6)
Rounds 15-26: sc in each stitch around (6) *you can add more rows here if you want to make the ears longer or if you have a fatter teething ring.
Round 27: (Make 1 sc in next stitch, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (9)
Rounds 28-29: sc in each stitch around (9)
Round 30: (Make 1 sc in next 2 stitches, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (12)
Rounds 31-32: sc in each stitch around (12)
Round 33: (Make 1 sc in next stitch, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (18)
Rounds 34-35: sc in each stitch around (18)
Round 36: (Make 1 sc in next stitch, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (12)
Rounds 37-38: sc in each stitch around (12)
Round 39: (inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (6)
Finish off and sew the end shut and weave in the end.
Now you will loop the ears around your teething ring.
Or you can make the full bunny head with this pattern. *I have used a stress/squeeze ball inside of this one.
Make 2 ears like above but end after round 15. But, don’t finish off the second ear. You will hold both ears together after the 2nd ear is done and join them together by single crocheting around both of the ears for 12 single crochet.
After they are joined with the 12single crochet around both ears, make another 12 single crochet around.
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: (Make 1 sc in next 3 stitches, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (30)
Rounds 6-10: make 1 sc in each stitch around (30)
Round 11: (Make 1 sc in next 3 stitches, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (24)
Rounds 12-15: make 1 sc in each stitch around (24)
*this is a good place to stop and do whatever face you will do. Stuff as needed and continue to stuff as you go. I used a stress/ball squeeze ball in some of my bunny heads.
Round 16: (Make 1 sc in next 2 stitches, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (18)
Round 17: (Make 1 sc in next stitch, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (12)
Round 18: (inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (6)
Finish off and weave in the end. *I stuffed this one with a squeeze ball, but you can also add rattle parts. These are the balls that I used to make my octopus squeeze ball toys and these type. They are the perfect fit with my gauge.
To add some “ruffle” legs/arms you can use whatever pattern you may already have for these types of curls – OR – use the version I have used for these:
I have used my I size hook for these. Leave a tail at least a few inches long to tie the curl to the head when you are finished.
Legs: chain 35. Starting in the 3rd chain from the hook make (3dc, 2dc) * up the chain. Leave a tail and use the two tails to tie under head and weave in the end.
For the arms, I did the same, but I started with a chain of 20
Now, if you want to do a whole small bunny with the full body, repeat the entire pattern for the head and then start here:
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: (Make 1 sc in next 3 stitches, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (30)
Rounds 6-15: make 1 sc in each stitch around (30)
Round 16: (Make 1 sc in next 3 stitches, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (24)
Round 17: (Make 1 sc in next 2 stitches, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (18)
Round 18: (Make 1 sc in next stitch, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (12)
Round 19: (inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (6)
Leave a long tail when you finish off to sew the head onto the body.
For the feet start with your 6sc circle like all the parts above and then do 2-3 more round with no increases (just 6sc around) and finish off with a tail to sew. You will add a pinch of stuffing inside each foot.
The tail is a pompom made with my smallest pom-pom maker.
I have also added a new free bunny pattern here on my blog for Easter – the Latte Bunny – and it is super quick and adorable! Check out the Latte Bunny because it works great for this project as well.
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
I will leave this part of the list that is already linked with my older patterns.
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.
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
#youandmeabccrochet
XOXO,
Kristi
