Crochet a Burger Play Set – Free Pattern for Your Summer BBQ Fun
Crochet a Burger Set for Your Little Chef (Free Pattern!)
If you’ve got a little chef in your life, this free crochet burger pattern makes a perfect addition to their play BBQ grill setup. Each soft and squishy piece is sized just right for small hands and big imaginations, giving kids the chance to build their very own burger. Whether you're a cheese-only fan or love stacking on the lettuce and tomato, this pattern is a fun and playful project that's sure to be a hit.
What’s on the Menu? Here’s What You’ll Make
This crochet burger set includes all the classic toppings you’d expect from a good backyard BBQ burger and is designed to go perfectly with my Big BBQ Grill Pattern. These pieces are not just cute extras but the perfect add-on to complete your play grill experience. If you don’t have the grill pattern yet, you can grab it right here to make your pretend cookouts even more fun. Here's what's included in this free pattern:
- Top Bun for stacking
- Burger Patty base
- Cheese Slice
- Lettuce Leaf
- Tomato Slice
- Bottom Bun to hold it all
All the pieces are quick to make with simple shaping and no sewing required between parts. If you’ve made the Big BBQ Grill, you’ll feel right at home with these! For a cohesive look, I recommend using the same yarn you used for your grill. You can find all the yarn details in the pattern section below.
Free Crochet Pattern – Burger Play Set
Materials Needed
- Bulky (5) yarn – I used Knotty Ball by Kayla’s Krafts in Naked, Chocolate, Lemon, Pea, and Tomato
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Scissors
This pattern is a great stash buster and pairs perfectly with the Big BBQ Grill Pattern, which uses the same yarn weight and hook size.
Top Bun
In Naked
R1: In a Magic ring, 8sc (8)
R2: [inc] 8 times (16)
R3: [1sc, inc] 8 times (24
R4: 1sc, inc, [2sc, inc] 7 times, 1sc (32)
R5-6: (2 rounds) sc in each st around (32)
R7: BLO 1sc, dec, [2sc, dec] 7 times, 1sc (24)
Add Stuffing.
R8: [1sc. dec] 8 times (16)
R9: [dec] 8 times (8)
Fasten off, leaving an 8 inch/20cm tail. Using tapestry needle and tail, weave tail in the front loop of each remaining stitch, pull tight to close. Hide remaining tail in work.
Burger Patty
In Chocolate
R1: In a Magic ring, 8sc (8)
R2: [inc] 8 times (16)
R3: [1sc, inc] 8 times (24
R4: 1sc, inc, [2sc, inc] 7 times, 1sc (32)
R5: sc in each st around (32)
R6: 1sc, dec, [2sc, dec] 7 times, 1sc (24)
R7: [1sc. dec] 8 times (16)
R8: [dec] 8 times (8)
Fasten off, leaving an 8 inch/20cm tail. Using tapestry needle and tail, weave tail in the front loop of each remaining stitch, pull tight to close. Hide remaining tail in work. Note: I do not stuff the burger patty.
Cheese Slice
In Lemon
R1: In a Magic ring, 8sc (8)
R2: [1sc, 3sc in the next st] 4 times (16)
R3: 2sc, 3sc in the next st, [3sc, 3sc in the next st] 3 times, 1sc (24)
R4: 3sc, 3sc in the next st, [5sc, 3sc in the next st] 3 times, 2sc (32)
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Lettuce Leaf
In Pea
R1: In a Magic ring, 8sc (8)
R2: [inc] 8 times (16)
R3: [1sc, inc] 8 times (24
R4: 1sc, 2dc in the next st, [2sc, 2dc in the next st] 7 times, 1sc (32)
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Tomato Slice
In Tomato
R1: In a Magic ring, 8sc (8)
R2: [inc] 8 times (16)
R3: 2dc in the next 2 sts, ch 2, [skip the next 2 sts, 2dc in the next 2 sts, ch 2] 3 times (16 dc, 8 chains)
Sl st to the first st of R3. Fasten off and weave in the end.
Bottom Bun
In Naked
R1: In a Magic ring, 8sc (8)
R2: [inc] 8 times (16)
R3: [1sc, inc] 8 times (24
R4: 1sc, inc, [2sc, inc] 7 times, 1sc (32)
R5: BLO sc in each st around (32)
R6: BLO [1sc, dec, [2sc, dec] 7 times, 1sc (24)
Add Stuffing.
R7: [1sc. dec] 8 times (16)
R8: [dec] 8 times (8)
Fasten off, leaving an 8 inch/20cm tail. Using tapestry needle and tail, weave tail in the front loop of each remaining stitch, pull tight to close. Hide remaining tail in work.
That’s it! Your burger is ready to stack, squish, and play with alongside the Big BBQ Grill.
Don’t Forget the Grill!
Love this burger? It was made to go with the Big BBQ Grill! Grab the pattern to complete your play set and keep the backyard cookout going.
