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Free Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi Pig

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
Pattern #: 70589AD
Rating: *****4.8 (based on 51 reviews)
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SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE: One Size
4 in. (10 cm) tall

PUBLISHED IN:  knit.1
CORRECTIONS: None
 

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One of our menagerie of amigurumi animals, this little piglet is sure to be a favorite. As seen in Martha Stewart Living, January 2010.
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Additional Materials
2 plastic safety eyes, 9 mm diameter
Fiberfill stuffing

 
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Amigurumi Pig

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®

GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

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.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)


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Ratings and Reviews
Pattern Average Rating: *****4.8 (based on 51 reviews)
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Reviewed by rachel on 2011-09-23 *****
I'm pretty new to crochet & this pattern was very easy to follow and complete. Took about a day. It's super cute! I'm definitely going to make more!


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