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.
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 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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UPDATE: P is for Pig: May 28, 2020
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Stitches 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
HDC Inc: increase in HDC
DC Inc: increase in DC
DC: double crochet
Tr: treble crochet
Picot: chain 3 and slip stitch into the first chain space (the one farthest from the hook) *US Terms apply
Here are some of the products that I use:
I use this as my hook case and never leave home without it.
Pig:
Materials:
Hook: Size G/4mm hook
Yarn: Big Twist Sincerely in Pink Denim (#4 yarn) – you will only use the smallest bit of a skein. And if you have never used this yarn type it is one of my most favorite yarns to work with. It is wonderful yarn! It feels so smooth and is a dream to crochet with. *I hope this yarn is still available. I buy it at Joann’s, but I just searched for it and I can not find it online – oh, no!!! It is perfect yarn.
-Safety Eyes or buttons (or yarn to embroider if you choose) and needle to embroider face.
The ones that I specifically used on this project are no longer available, but here are some alternatives. My example has eyes that are 15mm
***safety note here: some people choose not to use safety eyes for any type of toy and I get it – it is personal. But, if you do use them sometimes like I do, one added measure you may do is to get out that glue gun. On pieces like this one where the safety eyes go through a piece that gets sewed it is so easy to squeeze a big dollop of hot glue all on the backs of the eyes to secure them even more. I also use this method if they are going into a head. Just add that glue and let dry and complete.
-Stuffing. I have used Poly-Fill brand stuffing, but feel free to use what you prefer.
This pattern starts at the bottom and works up to the top of the head.
I think this would make a super cute rattle toy. I did not add rattle boxes to this one, but it is the perfect little size for a baby rattle.
*Just in case you need a refresher or this is new to you. If it is typed “sc 3” that means make a single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. If it is types “3sc” that means make 3 sc in the SAME next space. AND (2sc) 3 means make 2 single crochet in the next SAME space 3 times.
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)
Rounds 6-15: 1 sc in each stitch around (30)
Stuff as needed and continue to stuff as you go.
Round 16: *1 sc in next three sc, inv dec over the next 2 sc* repeat around (24)
Round 17-18: 1 sc in each stitch around (24)
Round 19: *sc in next 2 sc, inv dec over next 2* repeat around (18)
Rounds 20-24: sc in each stitch around (18)
*the eyes go in between rounds 19-20 with about 5 holes between them if you are using safety eyes.
Round 25: BLO in each stitch around (18)
Round 26: (1 sc in next stitch, inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around (12)
Finish with a tail to sew shut. Add more stuffing and sew closed. After you are done sewing closed you may want to pull your tail through to the back of the body to shape the snout flat.
Ears:
Picot: chain 3 and slip stitch into either the base of the chain 3 or the stitch where the chain 3 starts.
For the ears leave a tail to tie/sew at the start. Just a few inches will be fine. Chain 2 and make 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook. Chain 1 and turn. Make 2sc in each stitch across (10). Chain 1 and turn. Make (1sc, 2sc)* across (15). Chain 1 and turn. Sc in the next 7sc – now, do ALL of these stitches in the next sc (sc, hdc, dc, picot, dc, hdc, sc) and finish this row with 7 sc in the next 7 stitches. – finish with a second tail. Use the tail to sew the bottom together and then sew/tie to the head and weave in your tails.
Legs:
Make 4: I recommend making all four legs/feet and lightly stuffing and pin in place to make sure they are all even and well-spaced and then sew.
Chain 2. In the 2nd chain from the hook make 6 sc to start your circle.
Round 2: 2sc in each stitch (12)
Round 3: BLO sc in each stitch (12)
Rounds 4-5: sc in each stitch around (12)
– finish off with a long tail to sew.
Tail: Leave a tail of a few inches to start and then chain 14. 2hdc in each chain and leave a second tail when you finish off. Tie to the bottom and weave in your ends.
After finishing, I used a little bit of a different color yarn and embroidered some nostrils on the front and a little color over the eyes. You can use one long strand and do it all in one and tie and weave in the ends.
And that is it! You now have your own adorable little piggy.
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.
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
#youandmeabccrochet
XOXO,
Kristi
