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:
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. Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc. Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc. Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 42 sc. Rnds 8-17: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 18: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc. Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc. Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Following package directions, attach safety eyes. Rnd 21: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Stuff piece. Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 12 sc. Rnd 23: (Sc2tog) around - 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd and gather tightly. Knot to secure.
Tail
Join B at back of Body, ch 9.
Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each ch to end.
Fasten off.
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. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnds 3-5: Sc in each sc around.
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 up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * once more - 6 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * once more - 8 sc. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * once more - 10 sc. Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * once more - 12 sc.
Fasten off.
NOSE
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. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Stuff Legs and sew to Body. Sew Nose to face. Fold each Ear in half and sew to Head. Weave in ends.
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Amigurumi Pig Reviewed by Emily Thompson on 2013-04-15
This pattern is really easy. I made one and now my sister wants one too. I did the pig in a hot pink color. I absolutely love my new pig named Mcgonagall.
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