Introduction
Welcome to this delightful crochet project! Today, we will create an adorable amigurumi pig that is sure to bring joy to anyone who sees it. This pattern is designed to be both fun and rewarding, emphasizing the unique features of our piglet friend.
Project Details
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Time: 3-4 Hours
- Size: Approximately 15cm tall
Materials
- Super Bulky (Weight 6) Yarn in Light Pink (Main Color)
- Super Bulky (Weight 6) Yarn in Dark Pink (Accent Color)
- 6.0mm Crochet Hook
- 12mm Black Safety Eyes
- Embroidery Thread in Red for cheeks
- Polyester Fiberfill
- Yarn Needle and Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Invisible Decrease
- BLO: Back Loops Only
- st(s): Stitch(es)
The Pattern
The Head
We’ll start with the head, as it represents the character of our piglet.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R8-13: 42 sc (42)
R14: 10 sc, [1 sc, inc] x 3, 6 sc, [inc, 1 sc] x 3, 14 sc (48)
R15-18: 48 sc (48)
Note: Place 12mm safety eyes between Rounds 15 and 16, leaving 10 stitches between them.
R19: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
R20: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R21: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R22: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R23: (2 sc, dec) x 12 (12)
R24: 6 dec (6)
The Snout
Using Light Pink.
Chain 4.
R1: Start in 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc in first ch, 1 sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of the chain: 1 sc, 1 sc (8)
R2: 2 inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc (14)
R3: 14 sc in BLO (14)
The Body
The body is smaller and rounded to complement the large head.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-8: 24 sc (24)
R9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R10-11: 18 sc (18)
The Ears (Make 2)
Using Light Pink.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4-6: 18 sc (18)
The Legs (Make 2)
Using Dark Pink.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: 12 sc in BLO (12)
R4-6: 12 sc (12)
The Arms (Make 2)
Using Light Pink.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3-5: 9 sc (9)
The Tail
Using Light Pink.
Chain 7.
R1: 2 sc in each ch across starting from 2nd ch from hook (12)
Assembly
- Position the snout centered between the eyes, covering Rounds 14 through 17.
- Attach the ears between Rounds 4 and 9 of the head, angled slightly forward.
- Sew the body to the head, ensuring the jowls of the head sit forward.
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body at Round 10; sew the legs to the bottom of the body at Round 4.
- Add details: embroider rosy cheeks and sew the curly tail to the back of the body.
Final Notes
This pattern was created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net
Copyright Notice
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