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 toys for the letters A-F HERE ON MY ETSY.
And now, in Part 2, you can find the letters G-M also on my Etsy at this link right HERE
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.
Update: I neglected to post the link when I sent group 3 over to my Etsy shop as a downloadable bundle. You can find Part 3 with the letters N-S as a convenient bundle to print out ALL the toys from that set. That 41-page PDF contains the following patterns:
Nest, Ninja, Octopus, Panda, , Penguin, Pig, Queen, Rainbow, Robot *you get ALL 3 Robot’s in this PDF and not just the two on my blog, Snake or Snail, , Sun, and two more PDFs: O is for Otter and Owl and you get MY INCREASE AND DECREASE CHEAT SHEET! Part 3 has a LOT!
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 some of the latest patterns that are all free here on my blog. I will be keeping THIS ORIGINAL POST updated with all the links for all of the toys.
I will be 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!
This post does contain affiliate links. I will get a small percentage from any purchase made through my page here, but your price remains the same. I appreciate any purchase made through my page as I can continue to offer free patterns here on my blog.
UPDATE: U is for Unicorn: July 17, 2020
No, you aren’t seeing things! I have done two posts for “U is for Unicorn” – I had two previous patterns that would work for modification for this series – a unicorn pattern that I had already written last year, but also a No-Sew head pattern style that I have used in many of my newest Baby Animal collection. I will be bring those baby animals here to my blog later and they also work for this A-Z series. So, stay tuned for that.
I do love this no-sew head body style that I originally used in my Pinky the Dezzy Inspired Dragon pattern. I have now modified it for several new patterns. It makes the “making” of amigurumi a little easier since you don’t have to go back and sew on the head. Stay tuned for all those new No Sew Head patterns. They are on their way! They are currently listed in my Etsy Shop, but not yet free here on my blog, but they are coming soon.
But, the previous version was posted just before this post so checkout the first U is for Unicorn post.
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Materials:
Yarns: Baby U was constructed with leftover bits of Caron Cake yarn in Faerie Cake.
-Hook: I’ve used a G/4mm and H/5mm hook for this pattern and will note which on each section.
-Safety Eyes or buttons (or yarn to embroider if you choose) and needle to embroider face. I’ve used 15mm safety eyes. The eyes that I’ve used on my example are no longer available, but I have also used this set previously.
-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.
Stitch Glossary:
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
Dc: double crochet
Tr: treble crochet
Slip Stitch: sl st
FO: finish off
My paid for patterns usually contain a lot more photos than what I put on my blog so if you are a beginner or unsure about how to work certain parts you might find help in my Paid PDF. You can find that in my ETSY SHOP HERE or in my Ravelry as a Free PDF download.
Head: This pattern starts at the back of the head and works toward the nose.
Ch 2 (you can also use a magic ring if that is your preferred method of starting a circle or amigurumi)
Round 1: 6 sc in second chain from hook (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each 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)
Round 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc** repeat around (36)
Round 7: 1 sc in each stitch around (36)
Round 8: *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc** repeat around (42)
Rounds 9-11: 1 sc in each stitch around working in a spiral (42)(42)(42)
Round 12: *sc in each of the next 5 sc, dec sc* repeat around (36)
Round 13: sc in each stitch around (36)
Round 14: ***place a stitch marker here in the first stitch. *** sc in each of the next 20 sc, chain 10, slip stitch in marked first stitch, (see photos). Chain 1 and sc in each stitch around (30)
Rounds 15-17: sc in each stitch around (30)
Round 18: *1 sc in next three sc, inv dec over the next 2 sc* repeat around (24)
Round 19: sc in each stitch around (24)
Round 20: *sc 4, inv dec* repeat (20)
Round 21: sc in each stitch around (20)
Round 22: *sc 3, inv dec* repeat (16)
Round 23: *sc 2, inv dec* repeat (12)
Finish off and leave a tail to sew closed. Embroider mouth.
Nostrils: 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 end with a long tail for sewing.
Body: Start body at back of head (see photo) – sc around piece *I got 29. This part isn’t crucial – you may get a few more or a few less. It is okay. Just make sure your stitches are evenly spaced and don’t look puckered. It should be around 30.
On the second round you are going to decrease to get 20 sc. You want to decrease this round evenly from whatever you had on the previous row. Just decrease around using inv. dec to get 20 stitches. So, for me since I had 29, I did (1 sc, 1 dec) around.
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around (20)(20)
Start stuffing head and stuff as you go. Insert safety eyes if you are using them.
Round 5: Increase this round by 4 evenly spaced stitches to end up with 24.
Rounds 6-8: sc around (24)(24)(24)
Round 9: *1 sc in next three sc, 2 sc in next sc** repeat around (30)
Rounds 10-12: sc around (30)(30)(30)
Round 13: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc** repeat around (36)
Round 14: sc around (36)
Round 15: *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc** repeat around (42)
Round 16: sc around (42)
Round 17: *1 sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc** repeat around (48)
Rounds 18-22: sc around (48)
Round 23: *sc in each of the next 6 sc, dec sc* repeat around (42)
Round 24: *sc in each of the next 5 sc, dec sc* repeat around (36)
Round 25: *sc in each of the next 4 sc, dec sc* repeat around (30)
Round 26: *sc in each of the next 3 sc, dec sc* repeat around (24)
Round 27: *sc in each of the next 2 sc, dec sc* repeat around (18)
Round 28: *sc in the next sc, dec sc* repeat around (12) FO and sew opening closed.
Ears (make 2 in each color) – USE YOUR H/5mm hook for the outer ear in the body color and your G/4mm hook for the inner ear.
Chain 3
Make 10 dc in the 3rd chain from hook and join with a slip stitch to your first dc to form a circle (10dc)
Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch) and make 2 dc in each stitch around (20). FO the INSIDE piece ONLY, but not the outside piece. After you get done with the outer ear, you will single crochet both pieces together and leave a long tail to sew. Crimp bottom and sew a few stitches closed to keep crimped. Take another piece of matching yarn and sew a few stitches closed at the top of the ear to make it more pointed. Sew to head.
The horn goes between the ears just behind the eyes:
Horn: the horn is worked in the rounds and increases a little different:
Start like the rest – chain 2 and sc in second chain from hook and then make 4 more sc for a total of 5 sc.
Round 2: 2sc, sc 4 (6)
Round 3: 2sc, sc 5 (7)
Round 4: 2sc, sc 6 (8)
Rounds 5-6: 8 sc around (1 in each stitch)
Round 7: 2sc, sc 7 (9)
Rounds *+: sc in each stitch around until you get a horn that is the height you want. I did 3 more rows in my example.
FO and leave a long tail to sew. Stuff lightly. Pin in place and make sure it is right where you want it before sewing.
Feet/Legs (make two):
Ch 2. Round 1: 6 sc in second chain from hook (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each 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)
Rounds 5-7: 1 sc in each stitch around (24)
Start your Decreases and stuff as you go. Stuff how it is easiest for you. I usually stuff around my 18 sc round. Stuff the feet firm, but don’t over stuff the legs. I didn’t add any stuffing to my legs.
Round 8: *sc in next 2 sc, inv dec over next 2* repeat around (18)
Round 9: *sc in next sc, inv dec over next 2 sc* repeat around (12)
Round 10: sc in each sc around (12)
Round 11: repeat round 8 (9)
Single crochet in each stitch around until you reach the length you desire for your legs. I ended up with 15 total rows in my example.
Arms (make two):
Ch 2. Round 1: 6 sc in second chain from hook (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12)
Round 3: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc** repeat around (15)
Rounds 4-6: 1 sc in each stitch around (15)
Start your Decreases and stuff as you go. Don’t overstuff your arms. I only add stuffing to the bottoms in the “hands” and leave the arm free.
Round 7: *sc in next 3 sc, inv dec over next 2* repeat around (12)
Rounds 8: (sc dec over the next 2 stitches) x 2, then sc in the next 8 sc (10)
Rounds 9-20: sc in each sc around (10)
Finish off, but leave a long tail for sewing to the body.
The “mane” is super easy to do.
Chain 40 and skip 10 and slip stitch in next. Then (chain 10 and slip stitch in next) repeat the chain 10 and slip stitch all down the chain. Leave a long tail and sew on each section.
You can also make a longer piece the same way, but I find that working with shorter sections is easier to sew. Just start at the top of the head arranging the sections as you like – pin in place and sew.
Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you are all enjoying this crazy, fun thing!! Catch up with me over @theburgundybasket on IG. I’d love to see you and your makes there.
Pin this post and come back for all of the A-Z toys! You can find a link to the original post below to start from the beginning!!
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. UPDATE: B is for Balls
Bunny – I have made a few bunnies in the past and I will be making another version of my Clover the Baby Bunny Pattern
UPDATE: Latte Bunny and B is for Bunny
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. UPDATE: D is for Dinosaur
Eye – I will be using the eyeball pattern from my Halloween Bag of Balls for this project. 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. UPDATE: E is for Eye
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. *Baby KG will be available soon on my blog, but for now she is only in my Etsy and Ravelry.
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
