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.
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!
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Did you miss V is for Vampire Bat? It has been well received. Thank you.
I’ve made the Crochet Bat pattern a quick PDF that you can purchase from my Etsy or Ravelry.
Etsy is HERE and Ravelry
UPDATE: V is for Vegetables: Aug 4, 2020
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Vegetables:
Materials: I have used my size G/4mm hook for all and various bits of 4-ply worsted weight scrap balls like Red Heart and Caron. I have also added some rattle boxes to the insides of some. *I chose to string mine together to form a baby rattle toy with a baby rattle bead kit I had, but you can use your V is for Vegetables any way you choose. I can see them in a fun produce basket, on a “plate” or even as a vegetable accessory to another toy – like the carrot for a stuffed rabbit. You are only limited by your imagination.
-Stuffing. I have used Poly-Fill brand stuffing, but feel free to use what you prefer.
Stitch Glossary:
Chain: Ch
Single Crochet: SC
Inc Sc: make two single crochet stitches in the same stitch as indicated – in this pattern, you will also see 3sc – that is making 3 sc in the same stitch
Invisible Decrease: inv. dec. – this is an invisible single crochet decrease
Hdc: Half double crochet
Dc: double crochet
Tr: treble crochet
Picot: chain 3 and slip stitch at the base of the chain 3 or where your chain 3 starts.
Slip Stitch: sl st
sc3tog: single crochet 3 stitches together
FO: finish off
In order to keep this part of the pattern from being “large” in words, I am going to write this one up a bit different. I am first going to give you the standard increases/decreases and then refer to those for each little vegetable – this way I won’t be repeating what has been written before.
Also, stuff as needed and stuff as you go.
Here are the standard increase rows:
Working in the CONTINUOUS Round Instruction sheet:
*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.
Starting/Increasing:
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: (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)
Here are the standard decrease rows:
To go from 24 to 18: (1 sc in next 2 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around
To go from 18 to 12: (1 sc in next stitch, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around
To go from 12 to 6: (inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around
Okay, now if I say to the Standard Increase rows or decrease rows and you are unfamiliar just hop back up to this part.
Tomato:
In red or tomato color: Standard increase up to Round 3. (6, 12, 18) and then rounds 4-7: one sc in each stitch around
Round 8: standard decrease from 18 to 12.
Round 9: standard decrease from 12 to 6. Sew closed. Weave in the end.
Green for top: Chain 2 and make 4sc in the 2nd chain from the hook. Slip stitch to join.
Chain 3, Slip stitch down the chain and then in the next stitch. Repeat. Leave a tail to sew to the top of the tomato.
Eggplant: These increases are worked the same way as a standard increase, but with an odd number – 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25. So, instead of making 6sc in your first round make 5 – round 2 is still 2sc in each stitch around for 10sc. Round 3 is still (sc, 2sc) around for 15sc. Round 4 is still (sc, sc, 2sc) around for 20sc and Round 5 is still (sc, sc, sc, 2sc) around for 25sc. Round 6-7: sc in each stitch around.
Round 8: (1 sc in next 3 stitches, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (20)
Rounds 9-10: sc in each stitch around
Round 11: (sc 8, inv dec) around (18sc)
Rounds 12-13: sc in each stitch around
Round 14: (sc 4, inv dec) around (15sc)
Rounds 15-18: sc in each stitch around
Round 19: (sc, inv dec) around (10)
Round 20: (inv dec) around (5) – sew closed
TOP: Chain 2 and make 4sc in the 2nd chain.
Round 2-4: sc in each stitch around (4)
Round 5: 2sc in each stitch around (8)
Round 6: (sc, 2sc) around (12) – slip stitch in next.
[Chain 6 and start in the 2nd chain from the hook: sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc and then slip stitch in the next stitch. Slip stitch in next.] repeat around. You should have 6 points on your stem. Leave a tail to sew to the top.
Carrot: This one is made by increasing just one stitch for each increase. So, start with your chain 2 and make 4sc in the 2nd chain. Round 2 is one sc in each stitch around (4sc)
Round 3: 2sc, sc 3 (5)
Round 4: sc in each stitch around (5)
Round 5: 2sc, sc 4 (6)
Round 6: sc in each stitch around (6)
Round 7: 2sc, sc 5 (7)
Round 8: sc in each stitch around (7)
Round 9: 2sc, sc 6 (8)
Round 10: sc in each stitch around (8)
Round 11: 2sc, sc 7 (9)
Round 12: sc in each stitch around (9)
Round 13: 2sc, sc 8 (10)
Round 14: sc in each stitch around (10)
Round 15: (2sc, sc 4)* around (12)
Round 16: sc in each stitch around (12)
Round 17: inv dec around (6) sew closed.
Use a single strand of black or brown yarn (pull the layers apart on 4-ply yarn) or use some embroidery floss or thin yarn to make little black lines around the carrot.
TOP: leave a small tail for tying. Chain 8 and slip stitch all the way back down the chain and then slip stitch at the base of the chain and repeat around 5-6 times with chains varying from 6-9 to alter the length of the green on top. Leave a second tail and use the two tails to tie onto the top of the carrot. Weave in the end.
Bell Pepper: Do the standard increases up to Round 4 (6, 12, 18, 24) Rounds 5-8: one sc in each stitch around.
Round 9: (sc 4, inv dec) around (20)
Round 10: (sc 8, inv dec) around (18)
Round 11: sc in each stitch around (18)
Round 12 and 13 are the standard decrease to get from 18 to 2 and then from 12 to 6. Sew closed, but leave a long tail to pull from top to bottom and cinch up a bit to make “dents” and repeat 3x. You do this by threading your yarn into your embroidery needle and inserting it in the center – through the pepper – and out the center of the other side – pull to gather up the shape – hold the yarn tight and wrap around and go back into the center and repeat around.
TOP STEM: leave a small tail. This piece is made in rows. Chain 6. Starting in 2nd chain from the hook, hdc 5. Chain 1and turn. Hdc 5 across the row. Chain 1 and turn. Fold piece in half and slip stitch closed. Leave another tail when you finish and use the two tails to time onto the top. Weave in your ends.
Pumpkin:
Standard increase up to round 4 (6, 12, 18, 24) Rounds 5-11: on sc in each stitch around. Rows 12-14 are the standard decrease to get from 24 to 18, 18 to 12, and then 12 to 6. Sew closed and leave a long tail to cinch up the pumpkin and make the pumpkin shape. You do this like for the bell pepper, but you want to make more “dents” in the pumpkin
The little curls are top are just a Chain 9 with 2sc in each chain and a Chain 7 with 2sc in each chain. If you leave long tails when you start, you can just tie these on top.
Cucumber: The cucumber is almost a long tube, but for some of the rounds you will make 3sc in one stitch and then on the next round you will sc3tog sc 3 together) – this will make little bumps on the cucumber. *You can make larger bumps by doing hdc instead of sc.
The cucumber uses the same numbers as the eggplant – so, 5, 10, 15. Do rounds 1-3 like for the eggplant. Round 4 is sc in each stitch around (15)
Round 5: 3sc, sc 14
Round 6: sc3tog, sc 14
Round 7: one sc in each stitch around (15)
Round 8: sc 5, 3sc, sc 9
Round 9: sc 5, sc3tog, sc 9
Round 10: one sc in each stitch around (15)
Round 11: sc 9 3sc, sc 5
Round 12: sc 9, sc3tog, sc 5
Round 13: one sc in each stitch around (15)
Rounds 14-22: Repeat rounds 5-13 one more time.
Round 23: inv dec, sc 6, inv dec, sc 5 (13)
Round 24: one sc in each stitch around (13)
Round 25: inv dec, sc 11 (12)
Round 26: sc 5, inv dec, sc 5 (11)
Round 27: inv dec, sc 9 (10)
Round 28: dec around and sew closed.
Broccoli:
Bottom: Standard increase for 6 and then 12.
Rounds 3-7: sc in each stitch around. (12)
Round 8: (sc 4, inv dec) *around (10)
Rounds 9-11: sc in each stitch around. Sew closed.
TOP/Florets: Chain 4, slip stitch in the 4th chain. Repeat 35 times. Finish with a long tail.
Use a “running stitch” (weave in and out in the holes on bottom) and when you get to the end gather up the loops. Tie closed and sew on.
You will make 2-3 more side florets by repeating the method above, but instead of repeating 35 times – repeat about 20 times. Sew the smaller pieces to the sides.
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
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XOXO,
Kristi
