This month, I've really been focusing more on creating toys and plushies. I've been talking about a book of crochet fantasy creatures for almost a year now, and although I have finally started work on it, I wanted to share some simpler patterns first. This week's pattern is for Peter the Piglet, and this amigurumi piglet pattern is perfect for beginners. So let's get started!
Peter the amigurumi piglet is the youngest of nine brothers and sisters! He's always been a little bit shy and a little bit smaller than the others, but that's never stopped him from having a good time. Peter's favorite thing is playing make-believe and imagining all the fun things he could do.
Sometimes he's a fighter pilot soaring through the air, and other times, he's a famous food critic dining at the most luxurious places in town. No matter who he is that day, Peter always keeps his top hat close so that his family can spot him easily!
Materials:
- 3.25mm/ D crochet hook - I like these Clover Amour ones
- #4 medium weight yarn
- I used Caron Simply Soft in Soft Pink, Black, and Red
- stitch markers - I like these locking ones and these split ring ones
- large eye needle - I like these blunt ones for seaming
- 9mm safety eyes - get a bunch of this size here or get a set of different sizes here
- polyfil stuffing - I like using this one or the big box!
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Stitches & Abbreviations:
- Magic loop
- ch - chain
- SC - single crochet
- DC - double crochet
- HDC - half double crochet
- sl - slip stitch
- BO- bind off/fasten off
Pattern Notes:
- Skill level: Beginner
- Sizing: 8" tall x 3" across body
- Gauge: 6S x 5R per inch
Useful Amigurumi Tips
- All patterns are in English and written in standard USA terms
- inc - increase by working 2 stitches into the same space
- dec - decrease across 2 stitches using an invisible decrease
- Keep stitches tight to prevent holes for stuffing to show through. If there are holes, go down a hook size.
- All pieces are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use stitch markers to mark the first stitch of each round.
- Safety eyes are used in these patterns, but feel free to stitch on eyes instead for children under 3 years old.
- If you have any questions, email me at hello@theblueelephants.com
Peter the Amigurumi Piglet Pattern
Head
Round 1: With your pink yarn, create a magic loop and work 6 SC into in. Pull the loop closed and use a stitch marker to mark the first space. You'll be working in continuous rounds for the entire pattern.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (12).
Round 3: *SC, inc* around (18).
Round 4: *SC 2, inc* around (24).
Round 5: *SC 3, inc* around (30).
Round 6: *SC 4, inc* around (36).
Round 7: *SC 5, inc* around (42).
Rounds 8-16: SC around for 9 rounds.
Insert the eyes on the 5th round from the last increase round and about 5 stitches apart. You can play around with the placement, but once you're happy with it, secure the backings. Start to add in the stuffing now.
Round 17: *SC 5, dec* around (36).
Round 18: *SC 4, dec* around (30).
Round 19: *SC 3, dec* around (24).
Round 20: *SC 2, dec* around (18). Finish adding stuffing.
Round 21: *SC, dec* around (12).
Round 22: Decrease around (6). Then cut the yarn and thread tail through a tapestry needle. Run the needle under the front loops of each stitch and secure yarn. Weave in the end.
Snout
Round 1: With pink, create a magic loop and work 6 SC into in. Pull the loop closed and use a stitch marker to mark the first space.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (12).
Round 3: *SC, inc* around (18).
Round 4: SC around through BLO for 1 round.
Rounds 5-6: SC around for 2 rounds. BO and leave a long tail for sewing the snout onto the face.
Body
Round 1: With pink yarn, create a magic loop and work 6 SC into in. Pull the loop closed and use a stitch marker to mark the first space.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (12).
Round 3: *SC, inc* around (18).
Round 4: *SC 2, inc* around (24).
Round 5: *SC 3, inc* around (30).
Round 6: *SC 4, inc* around (36).
Round 7: *SC 5, inc* around (42).
Rounds 8-16: SC around for 9 rounds. Start to add the stuffing now.
Round 17: *SC 5, dec* around (36).
Round 18: SC around.
Round 19: *SC 4, dec* around (30).
Round 20: SC around.
Round 21: *SC 3, dec* around (24).
Round 22: SC around.
Round 23: *SC 2, dec* around (18).
Round 24: SC around. Finish stuffing and then BO, leaving a long tail to sew the body to the head.
Legs (Make 2)
Round 1: With black yarn, create a magic loop and work 6 SC into in. Pull the loop closed and use a stitch marker to mark the first space.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (12).
Round 3: *SC, inc* around (18).
Round 4: SC around through BLO for 1 round.
Rounds 5-18: Switch to the pink yarn and SC around for 14 rounds. And then BO, leaving a long tail.
Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: With pink, create a magic loop and work 6 SC into in. Pull the loop closed and use a stitch marker to mark the first space.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (12).
Round 3: *SC, inc* around (18).
Rounds 4-13: SC around for 10 rounds.
Round 14: *SC 2, dec* around (12).
Rounds 15-16: SC around for 2 rounds and then BO, leaving a long tail.
Tail
Every amigurumi piglet needs a curly tail!
Row 1: With pink, chain 9. Turn and work 3 HDC into each space. BO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2)
Row 1: With pink yarn, chain 6. Turn and SC in each space starting with the second space from the hook (5).
Row 2: SC along the row.
Row 3: Decrease, SC 1, decrease (3).
Row 4: SC along.
Row 5: Decrease, SC (2).
Row 6: Decrease. Work 1 round of SC around the ear to smooth out the edges.
Top Hat
Round 1: With black yarn, create a magic loop and work 6 SC into in. Pull the loop closed and use a stitch marker to mark the first space.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (12).
Round 3: *SC, inc* around (18).
Round 4: *SC 2, inc* around (24).
Round 5: SC through BLO for 1 round.
Rounds 6-13: SC for 8 rounds (24).
Round 14: SC through FLO for 1 round.
Round 15: SC for 1 round (24).
Round 16: *SC 3, inc* around (30). BO and weave in the end.
Scarf
Row 1: With red, chain 46. Turn and DC into each space. BO, and weave in the ends.
Assembly
Now that you have all the pieces for your amigurumi piglet done, it's time to assemble and finish making Peter! Start by aligning the snout onto the face and adding a small amount of stuffing into it. Then, using the tail end of the yarn and a tapestry needle, whipstitch it into place.
Position the ears to the top of the head and sew them into place as well. It helps to use pins to hold them in place as you do this. Next, sew the body onto the head, making sure to place it so it doesn't wobble.
Then, use pins to decide the position of the arms and legs, and once you're happy with it, sew them into place as well using the long tail ends we left.
Finally, use the end of the tail to sew the tail onto the body. You can choose whether to sew the top hat into place or leave it off. I chose to leave the hat and scarf as separate accessories. Finally, weave in all the loose ends and trim any excess yarn.
And you're done!
I love how my amigurumi piglet turned out and I hope you do too. To make Peter some brothers and sisters, you can follow the same pattern and give them different accessories or even change up the colors to create some diversity. This pattern was really fun to make and I hope you're ready for more amigurumi!
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Farm Buddies Collections
- Bonnie the Cow Pattern
- Peter the Piglet Pattern
- Duncan the Duckling Pattern
- Lily the Lamb Pattern
- Willow the Bunny Pattern
- Freddy the Farmer Pattern
- BONUS: Finn the Fox Pattern
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