Crafting a tiny friend has never been this fun! With a bit of yarn and a sprinkle of love, you can crochet a delightful pig ornament. This snugly pattern turns simple stitches into a charming piggy keychain. Whether you're making a quick gift or adding to your collection, it's a perfect little project using leftover yarn.
Imagine creating this pig in various sizes just by altering the yarn type; from a sporty cotton version to a plush chenille one, each giving your pig a new look and feel. Not just a keychain, it's a bundle of joy that brings a smile wherever it goes. For beginners eager to start, there's a helpful video tutorial by DIY Fluffies to guide you through each step, making it an enjoyable task for anyone looking to dive into amigurumi crafting.
Crochet Cute Pig Ornament Pattern
Materials
Depending on the desired final size of the Pig Amigurumi, different yarn and hook sizes are suggested:
Cotton Version (6 cm / 2 inch)
- Pink Catania cotton yarn colour: 246
- Dark pink Catania yarn colour: 225
- Black Catania yarn color: 110
- Synthetic Poly filling
Velvet Bulky Version (10 cm / 4 inch)
- Pink durable velvet yarn
- Dark pink durable velvet yarn
- Black durable velvet yarn
- Synthetic Poly filling
Chenille Super Bulky Version (12 cm / 5 inch)
- Pink Chenille yarn
- Dark pink Chenille yarn
- Black Chenille yarn
- Synthetic Poly filling
Supplies
- Scissors
- Tapestry needles with blunt point, nr. 16 or 17
- Pins
- Crochet hook sizes:
- 2.5 mm (4/0) for cotton
- 3.5 mm (E) for velvet
- 5.0 mm (H) for Chenille yarn
Abbreviations
- sc - single crochet
- inc - increase (two single crochets in one stitch)
- dec - decrease (combine two stitches into one)
- st - stitch
- Rnd - round
- Ch - chain
- slst - slip stitch
Pattern Details
The pattern provides instructions for crocheting the various parts of the Pig Amigurumi:
- Body
- Ears (make 2)
- Snout
- Legs (make 4)
- Tail
Notes:
- The rounds start with a "magic ring," which is a technique used in Amigurumi to start a piece without leaving a hole.
- The pattern includes instructions for placing and attaching each component.
- The eyes are embroidered onto the body, and the snout is sewn on.
- Keychain assembly is optional; instructions are included for adding yarn strands for this purpose.
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