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The pig is more similar to humans than many people think, and not only in appearance.
Not only does the common domestic pig have a similar tissue structure as humans, but it is also very similar to humans in physical terms.
Therefore, if you are looking for someone who understands you, doesn’t interrupt and listens to you, this little crocheted piggy is the perfect partner!
This crochet pig is exclusively crocheted with chain stitches and single crochet stitches in spiral rounds and rows with increases and decreases and is therefore perfect for beginners.
The depicted amigurumi pig has been crocheted with the “Schachenmayr Catania” yarn with a 2.5 mm crochet hook and has sitting a height of 5 cm.
Free Mini Pig Crochet Pattern
ATTENTION: The pattern, in whole or in parts, may not be published, resold, translated, changed or exchanged in any way whatsoever!
Needed Techniques
- Slip Knot
- Magic Ring
- Chain Stitch
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Increase
- Decrease
- Crochet into Front and Back Loop
- Color Change
- Close Openings
- Sewing
Needed Materials and Tools
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- Colors: black, rose, pink
- This pattern was crocheted using the “Schachenmayr Catania” yarn (100% Cotton, Meterage: 125 m, Yarn Ball Weight: 50 g, Yarn Weight: Sport – 5ply / Fine (2)) in the following colors:
- Black (Schwarz (110)), Dahlia (Dahlie (409)), Old Rose (Altrosa (408))
- 2.5 mm Crochet Hook
- 6 mm Safety Eyes
- Polyfill
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Marker
Crochet the Head and Body
The head and body is crocheted in one piece in Old Rose in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches.
Use the check boxes to mark your finished rounds, rows and steps.
- Crochet the head and body in spiral rounds in Old Rose.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the Magic Ring (6 stitches).
- Round 2: [1 increase] repeat till end of the round (12 stitches).
- Round 3: [1 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (18 stitches).
- Round 4: 1 sc, 1 increase, [2 sc, 1 increase] repeat 5 times, 1 sc (24 stitches).
- Round 5: [3 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (30 stitches).
- Round 6-11: 6 rounds, each round 30 sc (30 stitches). Attach the eyes and then continue crocheting the next round.
- Round 12: [3 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (24 stitches).
- Round 13: 1 sc, 1 decrease, [2 sc, 1 decrease] repeat 5 times, 1 sc (18 stitches).
- Round 14: [1 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (12 stitches).
- Round 15: Crochet the complete round into the front loop only. [1 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (18 stitches).
- Round 16: Fill the head with polyfill. Crochet 18 sc (18 stitches).
- Round 17: 1 sc, 1 increase, [2 sc, 1 increase] repeat 5 times, 1 sc (24 stitches).
- Round 18-19: 2 rounds, each round 24 sc (24 stitches).
- Round 20: 1 sc, 1 decrease, [2 sc, 1 decrease] repeat 5 times, 1 sc (18 stitches).
- Round 21: Crochet the complete round into the back loop only. [1 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (12 stitches).
- Round 22: Fill the body only with some polyfill, do not stuff the body too full. [1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (6 stitches).
- Finish: Cut the yarn generously, close the opening, weave in and hide the leftover yarn.
Crochet the Legs (2x)
The legs are crocheted in Old Rose in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches. Crochet a total of 2 legs. The finished legs do not need to be filled with polyfill.
- Crochet the legs in spiral rounds in Old Rose.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the Magic Ring (6 stitches).
- Round 2: [1 increase] repeat till end of the round (12 stitches).
- Round 3: Crochet the complete round into the back loop only. Crochet 12 sc (12 stitches).
- Round 4-5: 2 rounds, each round 12 sc (12 stitches).
- Round 6: [1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (6 stitches).
- Finish: Cut the yarn generously and leave a long tail for sewing.
Crochet the Arms (2x)
The arms are crocheted in Old Rose in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches. Crochet a total of 2 arms.
- Crochet the arms in spiral rounds in Old Rose.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the Magic Ring (6 stitches).
- Round 2: [1 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (9 stitches).
- Round 3-4: 2 rounds, each round 9 sc (9 stitches).
- Round 5: [1 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (6 stitches).
- Finish: Fill the arms with a little bit of polyfill. Cut the yarn generously and leave a long tail for sewing.
Crochet the Ears (2x)
The ears are crocheted in Dhalia in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches. Crochet a total of 2 ears.
- Crochet the ears in spiral rounds in Dahlia.
- Round 1: 5 sc into the Magic Ring (5 stitches).
- Round 2: [1 increase] repeat till end of the round (10 stitches).
- Round 3: [1 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (15 stitches).
- Round 4: Crochet 15 sc (15 stitches).
- Round 5: [1 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (10 stitches).
- Finish: Cut the yarn generously and leave a long tail for sewing.
Crochet the Muzzle
The muzzle is crocheted in Dhalia and Old Rose in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches.
- Crochet the muzzle in spiral rounds in Dahlia.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the Magic Ring (6 stitches).
- Round 2: [1 increase] repeat till end of the round (12 stitches).
- Round 3: Color change to Old Rose. Crochet 12 sc into the back loop only (12 stitches).
- Round 4: Crochet only 1 sc.
- Finish: Cut the yarn generously and leave a long tail for sewing.
Crochet the Tail
The tail is crocheted in Dhalia in rows with single crochet stitches.
- Crochet the tail in rows in Dahlia.
- Row 1: Crochet 5 chain stitches (5 stitches).
- Row 2: 3 sc into the 2nd stitch from the hook, [3 stitches into the next stitch] repeat 3 times (12 stitches).
- Finish: Cut the yarn generously and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembling
Legs: After you’ve finished crocheting all pieces, start sewing the legs onto the body. Start sewing the first leg onto the body directly over the edge that was created by the round that was crocheted only into the back loop. Sew on the second leg 4 to 5 stitches left or right from the first leg, again just over the edge.
Arms: Sew the arms left and right onto the body, 1 stitch row under the “neck”. Do not sew the arms directly over the legs but slightly behind the legs.
Eyes: Attach the safety eyes after the 7th stitch row counting from the top center of the head. The eyes are 4 stitches apart from each other. Back to the crochet pattern.
Muzzle: Sew the muzzle onto the head centered below the eyes.
Ears: Sew the ears left and right 2 to 3 stitch rows from the middle of the head onto the head.
Squeeze the ears together as shown in the picture to give the ears a small arch.
Tail: Sew the tail onto the middle of the back of the body, just above the stitch edge.
Nostrils and Eyebrows: For the nostrils, pull a Black thread left and right through one stitch on the Dhalia-colored area and one stitch directly below. Hide the remaining threads in the muzzle or head.
For the eyebrows do the same, but take a Dhalia-colored thread and pull it diagonally through 2 stitches over each eye, skipping one stitch inbetween.