Making this little crochet pig amigurumi is a delightful project that brings joy to those who love handmade treasures. By using some colorful yarn, a small crochet hook, and a dash of creativity, anyone can bring this adorable piggy to life.
Crochet Pig Amigurumi Pattern
It involves making tight stitches to form the pig's body, tiny ears, and even a cute curly tail. Making it a cute companion or a charming gift for someone special. Whether you're new to the art of crocheting or an expert, following this amigurumi pattern. That promises a fun and satisfying crafting journey, ending with a little pig that's full of personality and ready to brighten up any space.
Materials Needed
- DK weight yarn in your desired color
- A pair of scissors
- A 2.25 millimeter crochet hook
- A tapestry needle
- A piece of scrap yarn to use as a stitch marker
- A little bit of polyester stuffing
- A pair of three millimeter glass eyes
- A fine tip pen for detailing
Making
Base Preparation
- Make a slipknot and chain two.
- Turn your work and work in the first chain you made in the back loop and make six single crochet.
- Pull on the yarn tail to tighten up the gap in row 1.
- Work six single crochet in the back loops only.
- Use your fingers to separate rows 1 and 2.
- Place a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of row two.
Increasing Stitches
Row three is worked in both loops. Start by making an increase and then a single crochet. Repeat (increase and single crochet) three times for a total of nine stitches.
- Increase and do two single crochet three times for a total of 12 stitches in the next row. Stop working over your yarn tail to leave it long enough for sewing in later.
- Start row five with an increase followed by a single crochet. Work this pattern six times for a total of 18 stitches.
- In row six, work 18 single crochet all the way around.
- After readjusting your stitch marker, sew in your yarn tail.
Creating Popcorn Stitches (For Ears)
Begin row seven with six single crochet, followed by a four double crochet popcorn stitch.
- Work four single crochet, then another four double crochet popcorn stitch.
- Conclude row seven with six single crochet for a total of 18 stitches.
Additional Popcorn Stitch Rows
- Start row eight with 16 single crochet, work a four double crochet popcorn stitch, and finish with one single crochet.
- Begin row nine with a single crochet, work a four double crochet popcorn stitch, and complete the row with 16 single crochet.
- Rows 10 and 11: Work 18 single crochet around.
- In row 12, work 17 single crochet, then finish with a four double crochet popcorn stitch.
- Begin row 13 with two single crochet, add a four double crochet popcorn stitch, and finish with 15 single crochet.
Decreasing Stitches
- Row 14: Start decreasing using the invisible method or a regular single crochet decrease, followed by a single crochet six times, to get a total of 12 stitches.
Finalizing Amigurumi
- Continue decreasing in row 15 until you have six stitches left.
- Use the amigurumi finish method to close up the opening.
- Create a curly tail by chaining nine, working slip stitches and increases, then attaching it between rows 13 and 14.
Finishing Touches
- Attach the glass eyes or use an alternative eye-making method.
- Draw nostril details on the snout using a fine tip pen or embroidery floss. Allow the ink to dry before handling.
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