Amigurumi Pear Tree Piglet Free Pattern

Introduction

This pattern will guide you through creating an adorable Pear Tree Piglet scene. With charming piglets and a lovely pear tree, this project is perfect for adding a cozy touch to your home decor.

Project Details

Finished Size: Approximately 18 in wide x 14 in deep
Skill Level: Confident beginner to intermediate

Materials

Worsted weight cotton yarn in: medium green (100m), light green (50m), cream (50m), dark brown (50m), soft pink (30m), yellow green (30m), red (20m), white (20m), purple (20m)
3.0 mm crochet hook for amigurumi pieces
3.5 mm crochet hook for flat pieces
Polyester fiberfill
Yarn needle
Safety eyes (10 mm)
Cardboard or plastic canvas for structure
Black and pink embroidery thread
Optional: floral wire for tree branches

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 sts together)
MR: magic ring
st: stitch
Rnd: round

Piglet Body (Make 3)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: inc in each st around (12)

R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)

R4: sc in each st around (18)

R5: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)

R6: sc in each st around (24)

R7: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)

R8: sc in each st around (30)

R9: [sc 4, inc] x6 (36)

R10: sc in each st around (36)

R11: [sc 5, inc] x6 (42)

R12: sc in each st around (42)

R13: [sc 6, inc] x6 (48)

R14: sc in each st around (48)

R15: [sc 7, inc] x6 (54)

R16: sc in each st around (54)

R17: [sc 8, inc] x6 (60)

R18: sc in each st around (60)

R19: [sc 9, inc] x6 (66)

R20: sc in each st around (66)

R21-24: sc in each st around (66)

R25: [sc 9, dec] x6 (60)

R26: sc in each st around (60)

R27: [sc 8, dec] x6 (54)

R28: sc in each st around (54)

Stuff firmly and attach safety eyes between R12 and R13, 10 stitches apart. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Piglet Arms (Make 6)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: sc in each st around (6)

R3: inc in each st around (12)

R4-6: sc in each st around (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Piglet Legs (Make 6)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: sc in each st around (6)

R3: inc in each st around (12)

R4-7: sc in each st around (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Piglet Ears (Make 6)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: sc in each st around (6)

R3: inc in each st around (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Shape and sew to the head.

Pear Tree Trunk

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: inc in each st around (12)

R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)

R4: sc in each st around (18)

R5: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)

R6: sc in each st around (24)

R7: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)

R8: sc in each st around (30)

R9-15: sc in each st around (30)

Stuff firmly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Pear Tree Canopy

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: inc in each st around (12)

R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)

R4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)

R5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)

R6: [sc 4, inc] x6 (36)

R7: [sc 5, inc] x6 (42)

R8: [sc 6, inc] x6 (48)

R9-12: sc in each st around (48)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Picnic Blanket

Make 12 cream squares, 10 light green squares, and 8 medium green squares. Each square:

R1: ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (6)

R2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across (6)

Layout squares in a gingham pattern and sew together. Fasten off.

Assembly

Attach the piglet heads to the bodies with the long tails. Position arms and legs as desired. Attach ears at the top sides of the heads. Stuff each piece firmly but not overly tightly.

For the pear tree, attach the trunk to the base and sew the canopy on top. Ensure that the canopy covers the trunk well.

Arrange the picnic blanket in front of the pig pen. Use the cardboard to provide support for the scene. Secure all parts firmly.

Final Notes

Take your time and enjoy the process! Count your stitches carefully, and don’t hesitate to pin parts together before sewing to ensure everything fits perfectly.