Hey there fellow crocheters! Are you looking for a new project to challenge your skills and bring some cuteness into your life? Look no further than the miniature amigurumi piggy pattern!
This adorable little piggy is perfect for practicing your amigurumi techniques, from creating tiny limbs to crafting expressive facial features. And with this free pattern, you can create as many piggies as you want without breaking the bank.
Plus, who doesn’t love having a collection of miniature animals on display in their home? Get ready to tackle this fun and rewarding project that will impress all your friends and family with your crochet mastery.
Pattern Designer: Mumigurumi
Materials
- Fibre content: 60% cotton, 40% acrylic
- Yarn weight: DK
- Length: 140 meters
- Ball weight: 50g
- Color: pink
- 3 mm crochet hook
- 9 mm safety eyes and a bit of white felt
- A little bit of black lightweight yarn for decorating
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- A piece of aluminium wite for the tail (optional)
Abbreviations
Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
BLO – back loop only
Body
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2-3: sc around (6)
Fasten off. Make the 2nd leg the same way. Do not fasten off.
Rnd 4: with the 2nd leg on your hook 4 ch and join the 1st leg with a sl st. Now sc around the 1st leg (6 sc) and work 1 sc in each stitch along the chain (4 sc). Then 6 sc around the second leg and 4 sc along the chain again (20)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 5 (25)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 5 (30)
Rnd 7-14: sc around (30)
Rnd 15: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 16-17: sc around (24)
Rnd 18: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 19: sc around (18)
Rnd 20: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 21: 6 dec
Stuff firmly. Fasten off and weave the ends.
Ears x2
Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (6)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 4: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 4 (12)
Rnd 5-6: sc around (12)
Fold in half and crochet through both layers.
Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Snout
Rnd 1: 5 sc in magic ring (5)
Rnd 2: 5 inc (10)
Rnd 3: sc around (10)
Rnd 4-5: BLO sc around (10)
Rnd 6: sc around (10)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff slightly and push the top part inside.
Arms x2
Rnd 1: 5 sc in magic ring (5)
Rnd 2-4: sc around (5)
Stuff very slightly and fasten off.
Tail
Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
Rnd 2-6: sc around (4)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
In conclusion, this miniature amigurumi piggy pattern is the perfect project for anyone who loves cute and cuddly animals. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and clear pictures, even beginners can create their very own little piglet in no time.
So why not grab your hook and some yarn and get started on this adorable project? Whether you’re making it as a gift or just for yourself, this miniature amigurumi piggy is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
Happy crocheting!