Let's Crochet some magic with a Cuddly Mini Piglet that's sure to coax a grin from anyone who sees it. Perfect for anyone who loves to work with yarn, this project is as simple as it is delightful. Just grab your hook, some pink yarn, and a dash of affection, and soon you'll be making a plush little companion that's all about the hugs.
Crochet Mini Piglet
Materials Needed:
- Two shades of pink yarn (light and dark) - a 60% cotton and 40% acrylic blend is suggested
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker
- Safety eyes (5 mm)
- Embroidery yarn
- Stuffing
Pattern Steps:
Body:
Round 1:
- Starting with the light pink yarn, create a magic circle.
- Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic circle. Close the circle.
- Place stitch marker in the last stitch made.
Round 2:
- Increase in every stitch around for a total of 6 increases. This increases the stitch count from 6 to 12.
- Place stitch marker in the last increase made.
In Round 3:
- 1 sc in the first stitch, increase in the next repeat around. This changes the stitch count from 12 to 18.
- Place stitch marker in the last increase made.
Rounds 4 & 5:
- 1 sc in each stitch around. The stitch count remains at 18.
Round 6:
- 1 sc in the next 5 stitches, then increase in the 6th stitch repeat around. This changes the stitch count from 18 to 21.
After Round 7:
- Work slip stitches all around in the lighter pink color.
- Switch to the darker pink color using a slip stitch at the end of the round.
Rounds 8, 9, and 10:
- Continue with the darker pink.
- 1 sc in each stitch around (21 stitches) for three rounds.
- Cut off the light pink yarn and secure ends.
Eyes:
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6, ensuring two holes remain between the eyes.
Decreasing Rounds:
Round 11:
- 1 sc in the first stitch, then invisible decrease (decreasing by picking up only the front loops of the next two stitches) in the next repeat around. This changes stitch count from 21 to 14.
Round 12:
- Decrease in every stitch around. This brings the stitch count from 14 to 7.
- Finish stuffing the body.
- Close the opening by working decreases and then tying off.
Ears (Make 2):
- Start with a magic circle using dark pink yarn.
Inside the circle:
- slip stitch, 1 sc, 1 half double crochet (hdc), chain 2, slip stitch into the second chain from the hook, 1 hdc, 1 sc, and finish with a slip stitch.
- Close the circle and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.
Arms and Legs (Make 4):
- Create a magic circle with light pink yarn.
- Work 3 sc into the magic circle.
- Close the circle and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for attachment.
Assembly:
- Sew the ears atop the head, in line with rows 1 and 2.
- Attach arms between rounds 8 and 9, legs between rounds 10 and 11.
- Sew on the nose using darker pink yarn situated between the eyes, making a rectangular shape. Then add eyebrows above the eyes using embroidery or black yarn for added expression.
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