Presley The Pig Free Pattern

 

Free Crochet Pattern for Presley the Pig

Pattern Specifics

• Measurements: Approximately 4.5” tall (sitting) or 6” tall (standing)
• Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
• Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
• Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
• Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
• Yarn Used: WeCrochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted
• Yardage:
  • Color A (pink): 60 yds
  • Color B (light pink): 22 yds
• Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes

Stitch Abbreviations

• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch = chain
• SC = single crochet
• SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
• DC = double crochet

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook smaller than the recommended size for your yarn weight to ensure that your stuffing won’t show through the stitches.
• All pieces, except the ears and tail, are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches” for more information.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• Body, head, legs, and arms require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled.
• See tutorial photos for more assistance.

Pattern

Body

Using color A (shown as pink):

1. R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4. R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
5. R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
6. R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
7. R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
8. R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
9. R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
10. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
11. Fill with stuffing.

Head

Using color B (shown as light pink):

1. R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
3. R3: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as pink):

1. R4: Working in the back loops only, 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
2. R5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
3. R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts)
4. R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)
5. R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts)
6. R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional time. 2 SC in next st. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1 SC in each of the next 14 sts around. (30 sts)
7. The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front sides of the face. The 14 sts between the two st markers indicate the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R7 and R8, with 6 sts between. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photo.
8. R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
9. R11-12: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
10. R13: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
11. R14: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
12. R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
13. R16: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
14. R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
15. Fill head with stuffing.
16. R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
17. R19: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
18. Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Ears (make 2)

Using color A (shown as pink):

1. R1: Ch 2, SC in second ch from hook. (1 st)
2. R2: Ch 1, turn, 2 SC in next st. (2 sts)
3. R3: Ch 1, turn, 2 SC in each st. (4 sts)
4. R4-5: Ch 1, turn, 1 SC in each st across. (4 sts)
5. Do not fasten off.
6. Edging: Ch 1, work 5 SC along the side of the ear to the tip. Ch 1, work 5 SC along the other side of the ear back to the base and the beginning of R5.
7. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Legs (make 2)

Using color B (shown as light pink):

1. R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4. R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
5. R5: Working in the back loops only, 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
6. R6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
7. Using color A (shown as pink):
8. R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
9. R8-10: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
10. R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)
11. R12-13: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)
12. Fill with stuffing.
13. R14: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (7 sts)
14. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

Using color B (shown as light pink):

1. R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4. R4: Working in the back loops only, 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
5. R5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
6. Using color A (shown as pink):
7. R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
8. R7-10: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
9. Fill with stuffing.
10. R11: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (5 sts)
11. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Tail

Using color A (shown as pink):

1. R1: Ch 11, turn, 2 SC in second ch from hook and each ch to end. (20 sts)
2. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos for assistance with assembly.

• Using color A (shown as pink), embroider double lines for the nostrils on the snout, over about 2-3 sts tall, between R1-2 of the head.
• Attach ears to the top of the head, with about 5 sts between each, at R13-14, with the ends turned forward to R12, creating the curved appearance. Fold the tip of each ear downwards; the top edges should curve inwards.
• Attach head to the body so that the snout is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R10-15 of the bottom of the head.
• Attach legs between R5-6 of the body, with the inside of each leg touching in the middle.
• Attach arms over R11-15 on each side of the body. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 11 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 16 sts between each arm across the front of the body.
• Attach tail over R5-6 of the body.

I hope you enjoyed this free pig crochet pattern! How many cute little piggies will you make with this pattern?