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Millie the Melon Pig Amigurumi Pattern

Millie the Melon Pig Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Millie the Melon Pig Amigurumi Pattern

Millie the Melon Pig is a delightful fusion of cuteness and creativity, combining the sweetness of a pig with the fresh, summery vibes of a watermelon. This pattern features detailed instructions for creating a 12-inch tall amigurumi with expressive sunken eyes, adorable little hooves, and a charming ruffled skirt that mimics watermelon rind. The pattern includes special techniques like creating depth in the eyes and assembling multiple color sections to bring this whimsical character to life.

Millie the Melon Pig Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

With its unique watermelon-themed dress complete with embroidered seeds and mint-colored accents, Millie makes a perfect gift or decorative piece. The pattern uses worsted weight yarn in multiple shades of pink and green to create a eye-catching color palette.

Why You'll Love This Millie the Melon Pig Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines two adorable concepts into one irresistible creation! The watermelon theme is so refreshing and unique, making Millie stand out from typical amigurumi designs. I'm particularly fond of the sunken eye technique that gives her such personality and charm. The ruffled skirt adds a touch of elegance while the little hooves are just precious. Working with the different shades of pink and green is satisfying, and watching the watermelon theme come together as you progress through the pattern is genuinely exciting. Plus, Millie's finished size makes her perfect for display or cuddling!

Millie the Melon Pig Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Millie the Melon Pig Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Millie the Melon Pig Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Millie the Melon Pig Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern is for personalization! While Millie is designed as a watermelon pig, you can easily transform her into different fruit themes - imagine a strawberry pig with red and green colors, or a blueberry version in purples and blues. The skirt design works beautifully with any color combination you choose.

If you want to make Millie extra special, consider adding small embroidered details like flowers on her skirt or a little bow between her ears. You could even create different seasonal versions - a pastel spring Millie, autumn colors with orange and brown, or festive red and white for the holidays.

For a simpler version, you can skip the sunken eye technique and just place the safety eyes normally, though I find the sunken eyes really give her personality. You might also experiment with different expressions by adjusting where you place the eyes and how you embroider the eyelashes. Some crafters love adding little cheek blush with pink yarn or fabric paint for extra cuteness. The embroidered seeds on the skirt are optional too, so you can simplify or elaborate as you prefer!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not creating enough tension when making the sunken eyes can result in a flat appearance instead of the desired depth and expression ✗ Rushing through the skirt assembly without proper stitch counting may cause the ruffles to look uneven or the color transitions to misalign ✗ Overstuffing or understuffing the body can affect the pig's shape and make it difficult to achieve the proper proportions throughout ✗ Placing the safety eyes incorrectly before creating the sunken effect will make it nearly impossible to achieve the correct facial expression ✗ Not maintaining consistent tension throughout the color changes between pink and green sections can create visible gaps in the watermelon skirt

Millie the Melon Pig Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable watermelon-themed pig with this charming amigurumi pattern! Millie the Melon Pig stands 12 inches tall and features a sweet pink body with a watermelon-inspired skirt in fresh green and pink colors. This delightful pattern combines playful design with detailed instructions to help you craft a unique companion. Perfect for pig lovers and anyone who enjoys whimsical crochet projects with a fruity twist!

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Millie the Melon Pig Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted Weight #4 yarn, approximately 100g of main color
  • 02
    50-75g of accent colors in multiple shades
  • 03
    Color A: Dark Pink (Red Heart Bubblegum recommended)
  • 04
    Color B: Light Pink (I love this yarn Soft Pink recommended)
  • 05
    Color C: Light Green (I love this yarn Keylime recommended)
  • 06
    Color D: Dark Green (I love this yarn Jelly Bean recommended)
  • 07
    Color E: White (I love this yarn White recommended)
  • 08
    Color F: Medium Pink (I love this yarn Pink recommended)
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    Color G: Mint (Red Heart Mint recommended)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size D or 3.25 mm
  • 02
    18 mm safety eyes (blue eyes available at glasseyesonline.com)
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Sewing needle
  • 05
    Stitch marker
  • 06
    Fiberfill stuffing (Polyfil recommended)
  • 07
    Black embroidery thread (optional for eyelashes)
  • 08
    Pins for assembly

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— Head :

Info :

Crocheted from front of nose to back of head. Starting with Color F

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

3 dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sl, 3 dc in the next 2 stitches, 12 sc (26)

Info :

Change to Color B

Round 5 :

BLO, 6 sc, dec (You will be decreasing in the 2 sl from previous round), 16 sc, dec (24)

Round 6 :

(7 sc, inc) x 3 (27)

Round 7 :

sc in each st around (27)

Round 8 :

(8 sc, inc) x 3 (30)

Round 9 :

sc in each st around (30)

Round 10 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc (36)

Round 11 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc (42)

Round 12 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc (48)

Round 13 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc (54)

Info :

Place eyes between rounds 11 and 12, leaving 13 holes between them. 1st eye is placed before the 2nd increase. Count 13 holes after the first eye and place the 2nd eye. If you want the sunken eye look, do not place the backs of the eyes on until round 22. You may have to adjust the eye placement depending on yarn and hook size you use

Round 14-19 :

sc in each st around (54)

Round 20 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)

Round 21 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)

Round 22 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Info :

Now for the eyes. Stuff the head well. Cut a long piece of yarn and remove the eyes. Place the needle in the hole where the first eye was and thread the needle into a hole next to the eye hole. Go back and forth between each eye hole repeating the process from the first eye. Pull slightly on the yarn after going through each hole. Do this about 3 times on each side until you reach the look you want. To place the backs of the eyes you will need to remove most of the stuffing to place the washers on the eyes then re stuff it

Round 23 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 24 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 25 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Round 26 :

(sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Round 27 :

dec x 6 (6)

Info :

F/O and sew the hole closed

— Legs and Body :

Info :

Starting with Legs (Make 2). Starting with Color F

Make 2 hooves :

Round 1: Make 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

sc in each st around (6)

Info :

Do not F/O the 2nd hoof! Continue crocheting to connect them

Round 1 :

Work a sc in the 1st hoof, 2 more sc, inc, (3 sc, inc) x 2 (15)

Round 2 :

sc in each st around (15)

Info :

Change to Color B

Round 3 :

sc in each st around (15)

Round 4 :

(4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)

Round 5 :

sc in each st around (18)

Round 6 :

(5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)

Round 7 :

sc in each st around (21)

Info :

On the 2nd leg, work an additional 16 sc, this is to move the starting point. Do not F/O the 2nd leg! Continue crocheting to connect the legs together

Round 1 :

Ch 3, work a sc on the 1st leg to connect them together, work 20 more sc around the 1st leg, work 3 sc on the back of the ch 3, work 21 sc on the 2nd leg, work 3 sc on the front of the ch 3 (48)

— Body Continued :

Round 2 :

sc in each st around (48)

Info :

Start stuffing the legs and stuff the body as you work

Round 3 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 4 :

(8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)

Round 5-9 :

sc in each st around (60)

Round 10 :

(8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)

Round 11 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)

Round 12 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)

Round 13-14 :

sc in each st around (42)

Info :

Change to Color A

Round 15 :

sc in each st around (42)

Round 16 :

BLO (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 17-20 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 21 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 22-23 :

sc in each st around (30)

Round 24 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 25 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Tail :

Info :

With Color B

Chain 17 :

inc in 2nd ch from hook and across (32)

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Ears :

Info :

Make 2. With Color B

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

sc in each st around (6)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)

Round 5 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 6 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 7 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 8-10 :

sc in each st around (24)

Info :

Do not stuff the ears

Round 11 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Round 12 :

(sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Info :

Fold the ear in half and sc the opening closed. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Arms :

Info :

Make 2. Starting with Color F

Make 2 hooves :

Round 1: Make 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

Sc in each st around (6)

Info :

Do not F/O the 2nd hoof!

Round 3 :

Work a sc in the 1st hoof to connect them together, work 11 more sc around (12)

Round 4 :

(3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)

Round 5 :

Sc in each st around (15)

Info :

Change to Color B

Round 6 :

(3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)

Round 7 :

Sc in each st around (12)

Round 8 :

Dec, 10 sc (11)

Round 9 :

Sc in each st around (11)

Info :

Stop stuffing the arms

Round 10 :

Dec, 9 sc (10)

Round 11 :

sc in each st around (10)

Round 12 :

Dec, 8 sc (9)

Round 13-17 :

sc in each st around (9)

Info :

Fold the arm in half and sc the opening closed. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Skirt :

Info :

Starting with Color C. Turn the body upside down with the back side of the pig facing you. Attach the yarn to the center stitch with a sl st on round 16 of the body

Round 1 :

ch 4 (counts as the 1st dc), in the next st dc + ch 1. Repeat around the body. Sl st in the 3rd starting chain to join

Round 2 :

Ch 3, dc + Ch 1 + 2 dc in same st, *skip 1st ch space, in the next ch space work 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc* Repeat from * to *, sl st in the 3rd chain to join

Round 3 :

Ch 3, dc + Ch 1 + 2 dc in same st, *skip 1st ch space, in the next ch space work 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc* Repeat from * to *, sl st in the 3rd chain to join

Info :

Change to Color D

Round 4 :

Ch 2, Work a hdc in each st around, join to top of ch 2 with a sl st

Info :

Change to Color E

Round 5 :

Repeat round 4

Info :

F/O and weave in any tails. With Color G: Turn the body upside down and attach the yarn with a sl st in between the skirt and top. Sl st around the body in between those rounds. F/O and weave in the tail ends

Assembly Instructions

  • Cut a long strand of white yarn and thread your needle. Insert the needle into a hole on the head, bring it up to a corner on the lower eye, then around to the upper eye corner. Pull tightly to create eye highlights. Repeat for the second eye.
  • Take a long strand of black yarn and embroider watermelon seeds on the dark pink part of the dress by making small scattered stitches.
  • Use black embroidery thread to add eyelashes on the face for extra character and expression.
  • Pin the head to the body for proper alignment. You may need to add more stuffing as you sew to maintain the shape.
  • Sew the head securely onto the body, ensuring it's centered and stable.
  • Pin the ears onto the head approximately between rounds 21 and 22, then sew them in place.
  • Pin the tail onto the body right underneath the skirt and sew it securely. Pin the arms onto the side of the body approximately between rounds 23 and 24, then sew them firmly in place.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker consistently to track the beginning of each round, especially during color changes between pink and green sections
  • 💡Stuff the head firmly before creating the sunken eye effect, as this technique requires good structure to achieve the proper depth
  • 💡The sunken eye technique is crucial for Millie's expression - watch the recommended YouTube video if you need visual guidance on this process
  • 💡Don't place the backs of the safety eyes until after round 22 if you want the sunken eye look
  • 💡Pin all pieces before sewing to ensure proper placement and proportions, especially the ears and arms
  • 💡The skirt is worked from the bottom up - make sure to attach yarn at the correct round and work with the body upside down
  • 💡Exact yarn colors and brands are listed in the pattern for best results, but you can substitute with similar shades

This absolutely adorable Millie the Melon Pig pattern brings together the sweetness of a pig with the fun, fresh vibes of a watermelon! With her sunken expressive eyes, ruffled watermelon skirt, and tiny hooves, Millie is bursting with personality. The pattern includes detailed instructions for achieving that special sunken eye look that gives her so much character. Whether you're making her as a gift or for yourself, this unique design is sure to bring smiles and brighten any space. 🍉🐷 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What is the sunken eye technique and why is it important for this pattern?

The sunken eye technique creates depth and expression in Millie's face by threading yarn through the head to pull the eyes slightly inward. This gives her a more realistic and endearing appearance. The pattern includes detailed instructions and links to a YouTube video tutorial to help you master this technique.

Can I use different colors instead of the watermelon theme?

Absolutely! While the pattern is designed for a watermelon theme with pinks and greens, you can customize Millie with any color combination you prefer. Just maintain the same color placement structure for the skirt and body sections.

What size will my finished pig be?

Using worsted weight #4 yarn and a 3.25mm hook, Millie will measure approximately 12 inches from foot to top of head. Using different yarn weights or hook sizes will change the final dimensions.

Do I need to stuff the ears and arms?

No, the pattern specifically instructs not to stuff the ears. For the arms, you should stuff them initially but stop stuffing partway through as indicated in round 9, leaving the upper portions unstuffed for easier folding and sewing.

Where can I find the blue safety eyes mentioned in the pattern?

The pattern recommends 18mm blue safety eyes available at glasseyesonline.com, but you can use any 18mm safety eyes in your preferred color from craft stores or online retailers.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This is an intermediate-level pattern that's suitable for novice crocheters who have basic crochet skills. It requires patience and precision, especially during the sunken eye technique and assembly, but the instructions are detailed and clear throughout.