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Pinky Pig Amigurumi Pattern

Pinky Pig Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

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

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Pinky Pig Amigurumi Pattern

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This pattern makes a beautiful handmade gift — thoughtful enough for someone special, but engaging enough to keep you hooked. It looks absolutely darling on a nursery shelf or as part of a seasonal autumn display.

Why You'll Love This Pinky Pig Amigurumi Pattern

I honestly fell in love with the little nose and the way the sweater stripes look against the soft pink yarn. It's one of those projects where you're constantly excited to finish the next piece to see it all come together. Plus, the little corn cobs are just too cute to resist!

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There is something so incredibly satisfying about finishing an amigurumi that has its own little world of accessories. Pinky isn't just a pig; she's a little farmer with her own harvest! When I first sat down to design her, I knew I wanted those cheeks to be the star of the show. That Round 18 might look a bit intimidating with all those increases, but trust the process—it creates that perfect 'pudgy' pig face that we all love.

I personally chose a dusty blue for her sweater because it felt very 'country chic,' but I've seen her made in a bright yellow sweater that looked equally darling. If you're feeling adventurous, you could even add a little crochet flower to one of her ears! My biggest tip for this project is to take your time with the facial embroidery. A single stitch can change her expression from surprised to sleepy, so play around with the placement of the eyebrows before you commit. I usually spend about thirty minutes just pinning the face together until it feels 'just right.' Enjoy the process of bringing her to life!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ In Round 18 of the head, the stitch count jumps significantly; make sure to place your increases exactly as described to get that specific cheek shape.✗ When working the Arm Detail, don't pull your surface stitches too tight or the sleeve will bunch up and look uneven.✗ The legs need to be stuffed very firmly before you finish them, or Pinky might have trouble standing up straight once the heavy head is attached.✗ For the nose, ensure you're working into both sides of the foundation chain correctly on Round 1, or the snout will end up lopsided.

Pinky Pig Amigurumi Pattern

Meet Pinky, the most stylish little pig in the garden! This pattern is a joy to work up, especially with those tiny corn accessories and her sweet striped sweater. You'll love seeing her personality come to life as you stitch each piece. She's got so much character in that little snout, and the harvest basket is the perfect finishing touch for a farmhouse-themed shelf or a thoughtful handmade gift.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pinky Pig Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Soft pink yarn for the main body and head
  • 02
    Dark brown yarn for the eyes and embroidered details
  • 03
    Forest green yarn for the harvest basket and corn leaves
  • 04
    Golden yellow yarn for the corn cobs
  • 05
    Small amounts of orange, red, and lilac yarn for the facial features and sweater stripes
  • 06
    Light blue or dusty lilac yarn for the main sweater color

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 03
    Tapestry needle for assembly
  • 04
    Stitch markers to keep track of rounds
  • 05
    Straight pins for positioning parts
  • 06
    Two small blue buttons for the sweater front
  • 07
    Pair of 8mm or 10mm safety eyes

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— 1. Head :

Round 1 :

Start with a magic ring and work 8 sc into it. (8)

Round 2 :

Work 1 inc in every stitch around. (16)

Round 3 :

Repeat [1 sc, 1 inc] 8 times. (24)

Round 4 :

Repeat [2 sc, 1 inc] 8 times. (32)

Round 5 :

Repeat [3 sc, 1 inc] 8 times. (40)

Round 6 :

Repeat [4 sc, 1 inc] 7 times, then sc in the remaining stitches. (48)

Round 7 :

Repeat [7 sc, 1 inc] 6 times. (54)

Round 8-17 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (54)

Round 18 :

14 sc, 6 inc, 14 sc, 6 inc, 13 sc. (66)

Round 19-27 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (66)

Round 28 :

Repeat [11 sc, 1 dec] 5 times, then sc in the last stitch. (61)

Round 29 :

Repeat [10 sc, 1 dec] 5 times, then sc in the last stitch. (56)

Round 30 :

Repeat [9 sc, 1 dec] 5 times, then sc in the last stitch. (51)

Round 31 :

Repeat [8 sc, 1 dec] 5 times, then sc in the last stitch. (46)

Round 32 :

Repeat [4 sc, 1 dec] 8 times. (38)

Round 33 :

Repeat [5 sc, 1 dec] 5 times. (32)

Info :

Begin stuffing the head firmly. Place safety eyes between Rounds 15 and 16 with 14 stitches between them.

Round 34-35 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (32)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— 2. Legs :

Round 1 :

Using the secondary color, work 8 sc into a magic ring. (8)

Round 2 :

Work 1 inc in every stitch. (16)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, inc, 4 sc, inc, sc. (22)

Round 4-6 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (22)

Round 7 :

7 sc, 4 dec, 7 sc. (18)

Round 8 :

5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc. Switch to the sweater color for the final 5 stitches. (14)

Round 9 :

Work in blo only: 14 sc around. (14)

Round 10 :

3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 3 sc. (16)

Info :

Start stuffing the leg as you go.

Round 11 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (16)

Round 12 :

Repeat [7 sc, 1 inc] 2 times. (18)

Round 13-14 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (18)

Round 15 :

4 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 4 sc. (20)

Round 16-17 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (20)

Round 18 :

For the first leg: 14 sc, then stop. For the second leg: 20 sc. (20)

Round 19 :

On the second leg only: 6 sc, then stop. (6)

Info :

Note: The original source does not provide the specific rounds for the torso/sweater body. Use the leg joining technique and build up the torso to match the head size (32 stitches at the neck) before attaching. For the leg detail, work into the unused flo of Round 8.

— 3. Arms :

Round 1 :

Using the main color, work 6 sc into a magic ring. (6)

Round 2-4 :

Repeat [2 sc, 1 inc] around. (10)

Round 5-7 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (10)

Round 8 :

Repeat [5 sc, 1 inc] around. (12)

Round 9 :

Work in blo only: 12 sc around. (12)

Round 10-15 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (12)

Colour Change :

Switch to color D for Round 16. Switch to color C for Round 17. Switch to color D for Round 18. Switch back to color A for Rounds 19-20.

Round 16-20 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around using the specified colors. (12)

Finish :

Flatten the top of the arm and work 6 sc through both layers to close. Do not stuff. Fasten off with a long tail.

— 4. Tail :

Round 1 :

Work 6 sc into a magic ring. (6)

Round 2 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (6)

Round 3 :

Work 2 inc around. (8)

Round 4 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (8)

Round 5 :

Repeat [2 sc, inc] 2 times. (12)

Round 6 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (12)

Round 7 :

Repeat [3 sc, inc] 3 times. (15)

Round 8 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (15)

Round 9 :

Repeat [3 sc, inc] 3 times. (18)

Round 10 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (18)

Round 11 :

Repeat [3 sc, dec] 3 times. (15)

Round 12 :

Repeat [3 sc, dec] 3 times. (12)

Round 13-14 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (12)

Finish :

Stuff lightly, flatten the end, and work 6 sc through both layers to close. Fasten off.

— 5. Nose :

Round 1 :

ch 5. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work 2 sc in the first ch, 3 sc across, then 2 sc in the last ch. Rotate and work 1 sc in the unworked loops of the ch. (7)

Round 2 :

sc in first st, 2 inc, 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, 2 inc, sc in last st. (12)

Round 3-4 :

Repeat [3 sc, inc] around. (16)

Finish :

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Work 6 sc through the center ring to finish the snout shape if needed.

— 6. Ears :

Round 1 :

Work 6 sc into a magic ring. (6)

Round 2 :

Repeat [inc, 2 sc] 3 times. (9)

Round 3 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (9)

Round 4 :

Repeat [inc, 2 sc] 3 times. (12)

Round 5 :

Repeat [inc, 1 sc] 6 times. (18)

Round 6 :

Repeat [2 sc, inc] 6 times. (24)

Round 7 :

Repeat [3 sc, inc] 6 times. (30)

Round 8-11 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (30)

Round 12 :

Repeat [3 sc, dec] 6 times. (24)

Round 13 :

Repeat [2 sc, dec] 6 times. (18)

Round 14 :

Repeat [2 sc, dec] 6 times. (12)

Round 15 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (12)

Round 16 :

Repeat [5 sc, dec] 2 times. (10)

Round 17 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (10)

Finish :

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

— 7. Basket :

Round 1-5 :

Follow the same instructions as Rounds 1 through 5 of the Head. (40)

Round 6 :

Repeat [4 sc, inc] 8 times. (48)

Round 7-11 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around. (48)

Round 12 :

ch 9, skip 4 st, sc in next 19 st, ch 9, skip 4 st, sc in next 19 st. (48)

Round 13 :

Work 9 hdc over the ch-9 space, skip 1 sc, 2 hdc into 1 sc, repeat around. (48)

— 8. Corn & Leaves :

Round 1 :

Work 12 sc into a magic ring. (12)

Round 2 :

Work 1 hdc in every stitch around. (12)

Round 3-7 :

Work 1 hdc in every stitch around. (12)

Round 8 :

hdc dec, hdc in remaining stitches. (11)

Round 9 :

hdc dec, hdc in remaining stitches. (10)

Round 10 :

hdc dec, hdc in remaining stitches. (9)

Round 11 :

Work 1 hdc in every stitch around. (9)

Round 12-14 :

hdc dec in every round until closed. (6)

Leaves :

ch 10, work 1 hdc in each ch. Repeat to create multiple leaves.

Assembly Instructions

  • Position the safety eyes between Rounds 15 and 16 of the head, leaving about 14 stitches between them.
  • Sew the ears between Rounds 4 and 7 on the top of the head, angling them slightly forward for a cute look.
  • Attach the snout to the center of the face, centered between the eyes around Rounds 18 to 22.
  • Embroider the eyebrows above the eyes and add a small orange or red smile just below the nose.
  • Sew the arms to the sides of the torso at Round 35, ensuring the sweater stripes align correctly.
  • Attach the tail to the back of the body, centered between the legs and just below the sweater line.
  • Place the corn pieces inside the finished basket and sew the leaves to the base of each corn cob.

Important Notes

  • 💡Stuff the head very firmly to maintain the shape of the cheeks created by the increases in Round 18.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker at the beginning of every round to avoid losing your place in the spiral.
  • 💡When changing colors for the sweater stripes, use the 'jogless' join technique for a cleaner finish.
  • 💡The basket and corn are optional but add a wonderful narrative element to the finished toy.
  • 💡Ensure the safety eyes are secured tightly before closing the head, as they cannot be adjusted later.
  • 💡If making this for a small child, consider embroidering the eyes rather than using plastic safety eyes.

I hope you enjoy making Pinky as much as I did! She’s such a cheerful little character to have around, and those tiny corn cobs are just the sweetest detail. Whether she’s sitting on your desk or being hugged by a little one, she’s sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. Don’t forget to share your finished photos with the community—I love seeing the different color combinations you choose for her sweater! Happy crocheting, and may your stitches always be even! 🧶 🐷 ✨

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FAQs

What size safety eyes should I use for this pig?

The pattern works best with 8mm or 10mm safety eyes. If you use a thicker yarn, you might want to scale up to 12mm to keep the proportions looking right.

Can I use acrylic yarn instead of cotton?

Absolutely! While cotton gives a very clean stitch definition, acrylic yarn will make Pinky a bit softer and fuzzier. Just make sure to use a hook size that gives you a tight fabric so the stuffing doesn't peek through.

How do I make the cheeks look more prominent?

The 'cheeks' are created by the cluster of increases in Round 18. When stuffing, push extra fiberfill into those specific areas to really puff them out and define the face shape.

The torso instructions seem short, am I missing something?

The source pattern is a bit condensed in that section. You'll need to join the legs and continue working in rounds to create the body (about 15-20 rounds) before tapering down to 32 stitches to match the neck.