Crocheted Piggies in Dresses

Crocheted Piggies in Dresses

These adorable crocheted piggies dressed in beautiful dresses are a charming project created by Anna (@asheperina_toys). Made with plush yarn in two colors, these piggies are sure to make a lovely addition to any toy collection. The pattern uses basic amigurumi techniques and is perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike.

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Materials Needed:

  • Yarn: Plush yarn in two colors (for the pig and the dress)
  • Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm (or as needed for your yarn)
  • Safety eyes: 10 mm
  • Safety nose (optional)
  • Sewing thread: In a color matching the body of the pig
  • Stuffing
  • Stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations:

  • MR – Magic ring
  • ch – Chain stitch
  • sc – Single crochet
  • dc – Double crochet
  • sl st – Slip stitch
  • inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec – Decrease (2 sc together)
  • ×6 – Repeat 6 times

Instructions

Ears (Make 2)

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Round 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) × 3 (9)
  3. Round 3: (2 sc, 1 inc) × 3 (12)
  4. Round 4: (1 sc, 1 inc) × 6 (18)
  5. Rounds 5-6: 18 sc (2 rounds)

Head

  1. Round 1: 8 sc in MR (8)
  2. Round 2: 8 inc (16)
  3. Round 3: 16 dc in the front loop, ch 1, 16 sc in the back loop
  4. Round 4: 16 sc
  5. Round 5: 4 sc, 8 inc, 4 sc (24)
  6. Round 6: 24 sc
  7. Round 7: 4 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc) × 8, 4 sc (32)
  8. Round 8: 4 sc, (2 sc, 1 inc) × 8, 4 sc (40)
  9. Rounds 9-12: 40 sc (4 rounds) Insert the eyes between rounds 5, 2nd and 7th increases.
  10. Round 13: (8 sc, 1 dec) × 4 (36)
  11. Round 14: (4 sc, 1 dec) × 6 (30)
  12. Round 15: (3 sc, 1 dec) × 6 (24)
  13. Round 16: (2 sc, 1 dec) × 6 (18)
  14. Round 17: (1 sc, 1 dec) × 6 (12)
  15. Round 18: 6 dec (6) Attach the ears between rounds 10 and 11.

Arms (Make 2)

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Rounds 3-4: 12 sc (2 rounds)
  4. Round 5: 2 dec, 8 sc (10)
  5. Round 6: 1 dec, 8 sc (9)
  6. Round 7: 1 dec, 7 sc (8)
  7. Round 8: 1 dec, 6 sc (7)
  8. Round 9: 1 dec, 5 sc (6)
  9. Rounds 10-12: 6 sc (3 rounds) Fold the piece in half and crochet 3 sc to close.

Legs (Make 2)

Start crocheting with the shoe yarn.

  1. Ch 6, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook:
  2. 4 sc, 3 inc in the last ch, on the opposite side: 3 sc, 1 inc (12)
  3. Round 2: 1 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
  4. Round 3: 18 sc in the back loop only
  5. Rounds 4-5: 18 sc (2 rounds)
  6. Round 6: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc (14)
  7. Round 7: 5 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc (12)
  8. Round 8: 12 sc (12)
    Switch to the body color yarn.
  9. Round 9: 12 sc in the back loop only
  10. Round 10: (4 sc, 1 dec) × 2 (10)
  11. Rounds 11-12: 10 sc (2 rounds)
  12. Round 13: (3 sc, 1 dec) × 2 (8)
  13. Rounds 14-15: 8 sc (2 rounds)
  14. Round 16: (2 sc, 1 dec) × 2 (6)

In round 9, crochet 12 sc in the front loops with the shoe yarn.

Body

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) × 6 (18)
  4. Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) × 6 (24) Attach the legs as follows: place the first leg – 3 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc, place the second leg – 3 sc, 1 inc, (3 sc, 1 inc) × 3 (30)
  5. Rounds 6-7: 30 sc (2 rounds)
  6. Round 8: 30 sc (Switch to dress color yarn)
  7. Round 9: 30 sc in the back loop only
  8. Round 10: (3 sc, 1 dec) × 6 (24)
  9. Round 11: (2 sc, 1 dec) × 6 (18)
  10. Rounds 12-15: 18 sc (4 rounds)
  11. Round 16: (4 sc, 1 dec) × 3 (15)
  12. Round 17: Attach the arms to the body. Place them on the sides, with 4 sc between the arms in the front, and 5 sc in the back.

Skirt

  1. Attach the yarn to the 9th round of the body and crochet 2 dc in each stitch of the front loop, finish with a slip stitch.
  2. Rounds 2-3: 60 dc, finish with a slip stitch.

Tail

  1. Ch 8, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, crochet 2 sc in each stitch.
  2. Attach the tail to the 5th round of the body.

Assembly

  1. Sew the ears to the head, between rounds 10 and 11.
  2. Sew the arms and legs to the body using matching yarn. Position the arms symmetrically on each side.
  3. Sew the tail onto the back of the body.
  4. Dress the pig by crocheting the skirt and attaching it to the body.
  5. Secure all threads and weave them in.

Ready to Share

Once your piggy is completed, make sure to share it on social media with the hashtag #вяжем_с_asheperina!

Enjoy your crocheted piggy friends in dresses!