Crochet Amigurumi Pig Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in pink
• Black embroidery thread for facial features
• Size G/4.0 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Darning needle
• Scissors

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this project; ensure your stitches are tight to hold stuffing.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• Rnd: round

Instructions

Head

1. Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6 sts).
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12 sts).
3. Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) around (18 sts).
4. Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) around (24 sts).
5. Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st) around (30 sts).
6. Rnd 6-10: sc around (30 sts each rnd).
7. Rnd 11: (sc in next 3 sts, dec) around (24 sts).
8. Rnd 12: (sc in next 2 sts, dec) around (18 sts).
9. Rnd 13: (sc in next st, dec) around (12 sts). Stuff firmly.
10. Rnd 14: dec around (6 sts). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Body

1. Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6 sts).
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12 sts).
3. Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) around (18 sts).
4. Rnd 4-7: sc around (18 sts each rnd).
5. Rnd 8: (sc in next st, dec) around (12 sts). Stuff firmly.
6. Rnd 9: dec around (6 sts). Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2)

1. Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6 sts).
2. Rnd 2: sc around (6 sts).
3. Rnd 3: (sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) around (8 sts).
4. Rnd 4: sc around (8 sts). Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching.

Legs (make 2)

1. Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6 sts).
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12 sts).
3. Rnd 3: sc around (12 sts).
4. Rnd 4: sc in next 4 sts, dec twice, sc in next 4 sts (10 sts).
5. Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sts, dec, sc in next 3 sts, dec (8 sts). Stuff firmly.
6. Rnd 6: sc around (8 sts). Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching.

Ears (make 2)

1. Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6 sts).
2. Rnd 2: (sc in next st, inc in next st) around (9 sts).
3. Rnd 3-4: sc around (9 sts each rnd). Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching.

Snout

1. Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6 sts).
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12 sts).
3. Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) around (18 sts).
4. Rnd 4: sc around (18 sts). Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching.

Assembly

1. Sew head to body.
2. Attach arms to sides of the body just below the neck.
3. Sew legs to the bottom of the body.
4. Sew the ears on top of the head slightly towards the sides.
5. Attach the snout to the front of the head, just below the eyes location.
6. Use black embroidery thread to sew eyes and nostril details on the snout.

Congratulations! You've finished your adorable crochet amigurumi pig!