sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
NOTES:
Baby Pig is worked in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.
BODY
With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc. Rnds 5-18: Sc in each sc around.
Following package directions, attach safety eyes. Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Stuff piece. Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 12 sc. Rnd 21: (Sc2tog) around - 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd and gather tightly. Knot to secure.
ARMS AND LEGS (make 4)
With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnds 2-8: Sc in each sc around - 6 sc.
Fasten off.
EARS (make 2)
With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around - 4 sc. Rnd 3: 2 sc in each sc around - 8 sc. Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around - 8 sc.
Fasten off.
NOSE
With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Stuff Arms and Legs and sew to Body. Sew on Nose and Ears to top of Head. Tail
Join B with slip st at back of Body and ch 7. Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each remaining ch across - 12 sc.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Amigurumi Baby Pig Reviewed by Sarah on 2010-06-11
Very cute, simple piggy.
I love it c:
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