Pig Pocket Pet

Oinking from this free crochet pig pattern are all the countryside comforts of a bustling barnyard—rows of newborn crops peaking out from freshly turned soil, curious little piglets splashing in the muddy remnants of a spring shower, and the golden sun settling behind a whirling windmill. While you wait for the cattle to feed and the crops to grow, how better to pass the time than with this free pig amigurumi pattern! **Pattern Information:** This free crochet pig amigurumi pattern has a difficulty rating of **intermediate**. The finished dimensions are **4.5 inches (height) by 4.5 inches (width) by 2.5 inches (depth)**.∗ You may also make your pieces larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing your yarn weight and/or hook size, respectively. ∗Finished dimensions are calculated from a model using medium weight yarn, a size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, the YU/YO method and the following gauge: **18 sc x 21 rows = 4 inches**. **Supplies:** * Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook * Medium (4) weight yarn in 2 colors: * Yarn A – light pink (example uses Big Twist Value: Light Rose) * Yarn B – dark pink (example uses Big Twist Value: Cosmetic Pink) * Pink embroidery floss or pink yarn (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Perfect Pink) * Black embroidery floss * 10mm black safety eyes (x2) * Polyester fiberfill * Yarn needle * Scissors * Stitch markers **Alternate Yarn Supplies:** Color Variation 2 (as seen on the left in cover photo): * Medium (4) weight yarn in 2 colors: * Yarn A – gray (example uses Mainstays Basic Yarn: Medium Gray Heather) * Yarn B – light pink (example uses Big Twist Value: Light Rose) **Terminology:** This free crochet pig pattern uses English / US terminology: * st (sts) = stitch (stitches) * ch = chain stitch * sl st = slip stitch * sc = single crochet * sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease * sc3tog = single crochet 3 together (over the span of 3 stitches) * sk = skip Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch. In other words, 1sc = one single crochet, whereas 2sc = two single crochet worked into one stitch, also known as an increase. **Follow us for more crochet content and amigurumi adventures!** https://virkadia.com/ | Blog https://virkadia.etsy.com | Etsy https://www.instagram.com/virkadia | Instagram https://www.pinterest.com/virkadia | Pinterest https://www.facebook.com/virkadia | Facebook https://www.tiktok.com/@virkadia | TikTok **Thank you for all of your support!**