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! I am posting new patterns for each letter many times per week so keep checking back.
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. And my printable paid patterns contain a lot more photo tutorials to help you if you need. You can find the letters A-F HERE ON MY ETSY.
And NOW since I have finished the Letter M, you can get Part 2 HERE IN MY ETSY. Part 2 contains the Letters G-M and you get a 39-page PDF plus my Hedgehog PDF pattern.
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. If you prefer to shop on Ravelry for your patterns I also have the entire alphabet PDF over there. 
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.
Here are the latest patterns – all free on my blog.
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. It is now gardening season and on the nice days that is where you might find me – so, my work may slow down just a wee bit until I can get everything in the ground. I hope not – I still have night time 🙂
So, join me. Save this post. Let’s get started!
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UPDATE: N is for Ninja: May 22, 2020
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I have compiled the first half of the alphabet from this event in two a convenient downloadable PDFs if you prefer to print them out and have them all in one place. You can find the letters A-F HERE IN MY ETSY.
and also now the Letters G-M IN MY ETSY.
I will be doing two more downable PDFs including N-S and T-Z once they are all finished – and that is very soon! And then at the end ALL OF THE TOYS will be available in a bundle with savings.
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Ninja:
Materials: any #4 worsted weight yarn like I Love This Yarn or Red Heart SS. I used black for everything except the face and the smallest amount of off white for that. I used my H/5mm hook and my I/5.5mm hook for this project, but I crochet tight. If you do not you probably want to use your G/4mm hook for the head and body since you will be stuffing those. Safety eyes or yarn to embroider them.
This is a modification to my download now“>Maggie Raggie ragdoll pattern and there are download now“>many photos in that PDF that is FREE on Ravelry that may help you with this doll if you run into any trouble.
These are the hooks I use now – only these – but, if these are a little too high priced for your budget, I have the large set of these – and aside from the fact that they letters/size has smudged from use – they are just as nice I think.
These are the eyes that I used for this doll. I order almost all of my eyes from Amazon since I don’t have a large local selection and only refer my readers to ones that I would buy again.
ARMS: With I Hook (or any hook that you find works for you and your yarn) Chain 2 and make 5 sc in second chain from hook. Make 1 sc in each chain around 50 times. Slip stitch in last stitch and pull yarn through to fasten off. Leave a tail to sew arm onto body. (This is simply 10 rounds of 5 sc in each chain worked in a spiral without joining.) You can choose at this point to make arms longer if you wish. I do not stuff the arms for this pattern. ALSO: if you find that making 5sc in the round is too difficult and tight – because it can be a bear – especially with black yarn – feel free to make them larger – go up to 6 or 7 sc around in a circle and work straight for length.
LEGS: The legs in this ragdoll are worked very different than amigurumi style – or for any doll with legs worked in rounds. You are going to be making a long rectangle in rows.
With a I/5mm hook AND LEAVING A LONG TAIL of about 8 inches chain 50-60. This part is really up to you and is not super important. Chain as many chains as you want so that when you fold that chain in half the length is the length you want for your legs.
For my example, I chained 50.
Row 1: sc across your chain putting one single crochet in each chain you made. Ch. 1 and turn.
Rows 2-5: Repeat Row 1 *you can choose here to make thinner or wider legs, but you need to keep the rows odd – so you can do 3 or 7 etc – the main thing is that you have your finishing tail on the opposite side as your starting tail – on the last row you are going to work through two layers to crochet them together. Gather your work and fold closed so that you can work through the bottom chain and last row and single crochet across. You will be turning your rows into a “tube.” When you finish, make sure you are on the opposite side of your starting tail and leave a long tail on this side as well for sewing. See download now“>photos from my Raggie Doll if you need some picture help.
Use the tail to wrap around the bottom several times and sew to make “ankles” and weave in your ends – or you can tie the bottom up into a little knot and then weave in the ends.
HEAD AND BODY:
The head and body are worked in one piece. I do not join each round, but rather continue to crochet in the spiral.
Ch 2 (you can also use a magic ring if that is your preferred method of starting a circle)
Round 1: 6 sc in second chain from hook (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in in stitch around (12)
Round 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc** repeat around (18)
Round 4: *1 sc in next two sc, 2 sc in next sc** repeat around (24)
Round 5: *1 sc in next three sc, 2 sc in next sc** repeat around (30)
Rounds 6-9: 1 sc in each stitch around (30) – on the last stitch pull through whatever skin color you are using.
Rounds 10-12 make the “face” – you will still be making 1 stitch in each stitch around, but the face stitches are made like this:
[Slip stitch, slip stitch, sc 5, slip stitch, slip stitch]
So, you will do the 9 stitches above for the face, switch to your black and finish the round.
This is such a small space that I chose to NOT break off my yarns, but just carried them under for these 3 rounds.
So, to make sure it is clear, Round 10 starts with the 9 face stitches, then switch to black and finish the round, switch to the face color and work the same face stitches on the start of round 11, finish in black, and round 12 repeats. The slip stitches on each side make the angle part of the face. Rounds 10-12 still have 30 stitches around.
Eyes go between round 11 and round 12 with 4/5 stitches in between.
Rounds 13-15: Just in black: sc around (30)
Round 16: Sc in next three sc, inv. dec** repeat around (24)
***At this point you will want to start stuffing your head and continue to stuff as you decrease***
Round 17: *sc in next two sc, inv dec in next** repeat around (18)
Round 18: *sc in next four sc, inv dec in next** repeat around (15)
Round 19: *sc in next three sc, inv dec in next** repeat around (12)
Round 20: *sc in next two sc, inv dec in next** repeat around (9)
Rounds 21-23 are the neck. Single crochet one sc in each stitch around (9)
Round 24: *sc in each of next 2 sc, inc in next** repeat around (12)
Round 25: sc in each stitch around (12)
Round 26: *sc in each of next 4 sc, inc sc in next** repeat around (18)
Round 27 – 31: sc in each stitch around (18) *you want to be on a “side” of the body when finished- so if you are not, make a few stitches until you get around to one of the sides – just under the ear. Finish off leaving a tail long enough to sew the body closed.
Now is the time to add more stuffing if you need to by pushing it gently up into the head. I make sure my head and neck are stuffed well, but not overstuffed.
Sew on arms to the side of the body. I sew mine just under the neck rounds in line with the ears.
Stuff body. I don’t add much stuffing to the body.
Now, take your legs and fold in half. (the download now“>photo tutorial from Maggie is very good)
Insert the upper portion of legs where the curve is into the body and use the long tail from the side of body to sew the body closed and legs on at the same time. Make sure you are capturing the front of body, through the legs and into a lower back body loop. Tie off and weave in ends.
*you can make the body longer or shorter if you would like*
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.
I highly recommend the monthly Bark Box. We have been getting this since last year for our Blue Heeler, Ruger, that is our big couch companion. This year we got him a girlfriend, Rebel, and she also approves! This is our latest box from May and I wish I could show you the video – I have it over on my Faceboook page. They love their boxes and have so much fun “opening” them.
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
