Meet this adorable little pig with its whimsical flower hat and charming ruffled bib! Standing sweetly in white with a hint of pink, this precious piggy wears a delightful mint green vest sprinkled with tiny yellow dots, creating the perfect balance of cuteness and character. Whether crafted as a gift or kept as a delightful companion, each stitch brings this playful piglet to life.
Ready to create your own charming pig friend? I've prepared detailed step-by-step instructions complete with clear photos to guide you through every round. Let's bring this little piggy home together!
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Details About Pig
This endearing little pig stands happily at 23cm (9 inches) tall and 16cm (6.3 inches) wide - just right for cuddling and displaying! Our featured piggy wears a darling mint green vest adorned with delicate yellow dots, complemented by a whimsical brown hat topped with a cheerful yellow flower.
The vest offers endless opportunities for creative expression. Try a pastel blue with white polka dots for a playful touch, lavender with tiny stars for a dreamy feel, or even soft pink with white dots for a classic piggy look. The ruffled collar and bib details create charming accents that can be customized to match or contrast with your chosen vest color. I especially love how the tiny embellishments and delicate stitching bring personality to every angle of this little friend.
Remember, while our model shows off pristine white with sweet pink accents, you can let your imagination run wild with color combinations. From traditional piggy pinks to modern grays or even gentle creams - every pig becomes a unique treasure with your personal touch!
Recommended Yarn and Crochet Hooks
For this project, I absolutely recommend Loopara 5 ply milk cotton yarn - it's my go-to choice for amigurumi. What I particularly love about milk cotton is how it gets softer with each wash while maintaining its shape, making it perfect for a well-loved toy.
The yarn's softness and sturdiness create the perfect balance, making your pig both cuddly and durable. Plus, its slight sheen adds a beautiful, premium touch to the finished piece.
For your hooks, you'll want to grab a 3.0mm crochet hook - this size is perfect for creating tight, neat stitches that keep your stuffing secure and give your pig a polished look. Here's a little insider tip: having an extra hook on hand can be super helpful when working on detailed parts like the ruffles and flower!
For the color palette, I recommend these Loopara shades: Snow White for the body, Spring Green for the vest, Golden Yellow for the flower and ruffles, and Chocolate Brown for the hat. The cotton yarn shows off the stitch definition beautifully, especially in the textured vest pattern.
Remember, while these are my tried-and-true recommendations, the most important thing is choosing materials that bring you joy while creating!
Materials needed for Pig
- Yarn– Loopara 5ply combed cotton (Blue 13, Pink 17, Yellow 29, Orange 37, Brown 55, White 60 and Pink 62)
- Hook- 3.0mm
- Hot melt adhesive
- Fiber fill
- Yarn needle
- Molding strip
- Eyeball
- Positioning pin
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Tweezers
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- dc - double crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- sc2tog - single crochet 2 together
- Magic ring
- BLO - back loop only
- FLO - front loop only
How to Crochet Pig – Step by Step
How to Crochet the Head
Round 1: Magic ring, chain 1, work 6 single crochet in ring, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, work 6 single crochet increases, slip stitch to join.
Round 3: Chain 1, (single crochet, single crochet increase) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 4: Chain 1, (single crochet, single crochet increase, single crochet) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 5: Chain 1, (3 single crochet, single crochet increase) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 6: Chain 1, (2 single crochet, single crochet increase, 2 single crochet) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 7: Chain 1, (5 single crochet, single crochet increase) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 8: Chain 1, (3 single crochet, single crochet increase, 3 single crochet) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 9: Chain 1, (7 single crochet, single crochet increase) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 10-15: Chain 1, 54 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 16: Chain 1, 15 single crochet, 8 single crochet increases, 8 single crochet, 8 single crochet increases, 15 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 17-20: Chain 1, 70 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 21: Chain 1, 15 single crochet, 8 single crochet 2 together, 8 single crochet, 8 single crochet 2 together, 15 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 22: Chain 1, (7 single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 23: Chain 1, (3 single crochet, single crochet 2 together, 3 single crochet) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 24: Chain 1, (5 single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 25: Chain 1, (2 single crochet, single crochet 2 together, 2 single crochet) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 26: Chain 1, (3 single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, stuff with fiberfill, slip stitch to join, leave long tail.
How to Crochet the Hand (Make 2)
Round 1: Magic ring, chain 1, work 6 single crochet in ring, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, work 6 single crochet increases, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 3-15: Chain 1, 12 single crochet, stuff with fiberfill as you go, slip stitch to join.
Round 16: Chain 1, (single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 17: Chain 1, fold the piece in half and single crochet 4 times across the opening, leaving the long tail for sewing.
How to Crochet the Ear (Make 2)
Round 1: Magic ring, chain 1, work 6 single crochet in ring, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, (single crochet, single crochet increase) 3 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 3: Chain 1, (single crochet, single crochet increase, single crochet) 3 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 4: Chain 1, (3 single crochet, single crochet increase) 3 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 5: Chain 1, work 15 single crochet, slip stitch to join, leave long tail for sewing.
How to Crochet the Leg (Make 2) and the Body:
Round 1: Chain 1, magic ring, work 6 single crochet in ring, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, work 6 single crochet increases, slip stitch to join.
Round 3: Chain 1, (single crochet, single crochet increase) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 4: Chain 1, work 18 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 5: For the first leg: fasten off. For the second leg: join legs with chain 4.
Round 6: Chain 1, (5 single crochet, single crochet increase, 5 single crochet) 4 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 7: Chain 1, (7 single crochet, single crochet increase) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 8-17: Chain 1, 54 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 18: Chain 1, (7 single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 19-20: Chain 1, 48 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 21: Chain 1, (3 single crochet, single crochet 2 together, 3 single crochet) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 22-23: Chain 1, 42 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 24: Chain 1, (5 single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 25: Chain 1, 36 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 26: Chain 1, (2 single crochet, single crochet 2 together, 2 single crochet) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 27: Chain 1, 30 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 28: Chain 1, (3 single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join, fasten off, weave in ends.
How to Crochet the Nose
Round 1: Chain 5, starting in second chain from hook, single crochet increase, 2 single crochet, 3 single crochet in next stitch, 3 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 single crochet increases, 2 single crochet, 3 single crochet increases, 2 single crochet, 2 single crochet increases, fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
How to Crochet the Hat
Round 1: Chain 1, magic ring, work 6 single crochet in ring, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 2-7: Chain 1, work 6 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 8: Chain 1, (2 single crochet, single crochet increase) 2 times, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 9-12: Chain 1, work 8 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 13: Chain 1, (3 single crochet, single crochet increase) 2 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 14: Chain 1, work 10 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 15: Chain 1, (4 single crochet, single crochet increase) 2 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 16: Chain 1, work 12 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 17: Chain 1, (2 single crochet, single crochet increase) 4 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 18: Chain 1, work 16 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 19: Chain 1, (single crochet, single crochet increase) 8 times, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 20-21: Chain 1, work 24 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 22-24: Chain 1, change to the new color, work 24 single crochet, slip stitch to join, fasten off.
How to Crochet the Flower
Round 1: Magic ring, work 10 single crochet in the ring, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: [(Chain 2, 2 double crochet), (2 double crochet, chain 2, slip stitch)] repeat 5 times, fasten off.
Tips: This creates 5 petals for the flower. Each petal is formed by working double crochet stitches between chain spaces.
How to Crochet the Apron
Round 1: Chain 16, starting in the second chain from the hook, work 15 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 2-10: Turn work, chain 1, work 15 single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 11: Change to a new color, work (single crochet, half double crochet) followed by (half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch) repeat this pattern to the end, and fasten off. For decoration: Use a single strand of yarn to embroider small dots or patterns on the apron surface.
How to Crochet the Scarf
Chain to desired neck size (measure around the pig's neck), work 3 double crochet in each stitch across the entire chain, fasten off and weave in ends.
Tips: The scarf should create a full, ruffly texture with the multiple double crochet stitches in each chain space.
Crochet Pig Assemble
Step 1: Mark ear positions on both sides of the fourth round at the top of the head using stitch markers. Secure with glue and sew the ears in place.
Step 2: Position head and body facing each other using stitch markers, then sew them together matching stitches one-to-one. Make sure to pull the yarn tight.
Step 3: Position and pin arms on both sides of the body, then sew them in place.
Step 4: Attach safety eyes between rounds 14-15 of the head, leaving 8 stitches space between them.
Step 5: Apply glue and attach the nose between the eyes.
Step 6: Separate one strand of dark brown yarn and embroider eyebrows, nostrils, mouth, and belly button in appropriate positions.
Step 7: Put on the apron and scarf, secure with a knot at the back.
Step 8: Insert stabilizer strip into the hat, secure flower at hat tip with glue, then glue hat onto top of head.
Tips: When attaching head to body, align them carefully and sew stitch-by-stitch for a neat finish. Make sure to pull yarn snugly for a secure connection.
Care and Cleaning Instructions
Daily Care Tips
Keep your little piggy friend looking its best with gentle daily maintenance. Use a soft brush to remove any dust or surface dirt, and spot clean any small marks with a slightly damp cloth. Handle with care around the embroidered features and safety eyes to maintain their shape and placement.
Washing Methods
When your pig needs cleaning, hand wash gently using cold water and mild detergent. Never machine wash or tumble dry as this could damage the safety eyes and stuffing. Gently squeeze out excess water without wringing, reshape while damp, and lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
Storage Suggestions
Store your pig in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading. If storing for longer periods, place it in a sealed plastic bag or container to protect from dust and moisture. Avoid compressing with heavy items - give your piggy space to maintain its adorable shape and protect its hat and accessories!
What’s Next?
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