Creating a cute crochet pig has never been easier. I’ve designed this pattern to eliminate the need for sewing, making the process stress-free. With this step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you’ll crochet your way to a lovable pig plushie in no time. This versatile pattern works wonders with both worsted and plush yarns. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters.
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Find the crochet pattern for the no-sew mouse here.
Crochet Pattern – No-sew Crochet Pig
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Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
The pattern is written using US terms.
This pattern is made of the following parts:
- 1 Body
- 2 ears
- 1 tail
- 1 nose
Size:
- 1.5 inches (4 cm) with light worsted yarn (I used I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby)
- 2.5 inches (7 cm) with plush yarn (I used Premier Parfait chunky)
Material:
- Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in light and dark pink OR Yarn calling for a US L-11 / 8 mm hook in light and dark pink
- Size US C-2 / 2.75 mm crochet hook (a larger hook can be used, your pig will only be slightly bigger) if you use worsted yarn OR Size US 7 / 4.5 mm if you use plush yarn.
- 2 black safety eyes (6 mm) if you use worsted yarn OR 2 black safety eyes (9 mm) if you use plush yarn
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
Pattern: How to crochet a No-sew Pig?
Let’s start – No-sew crochet pig
The body – No-sew crochet pig
- The pig is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Remember to stuff as you crochet.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and light pink yarn (OR with a 4.5 mm and light pink yarn):
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- Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6) – NB: if you work with plush yarn: ch2; make 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Rounds 4-10: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Place the eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, spaced by 2 st.
- Round 11: [1 dec, 1 sc]x6. (12)
Fill the body with polyfill.
- Round 12: [6 dec]. (6)
Cut the yarn, close the body and fasten off.
The ears – No-sew crochet pig
With a 2.75 mm crochet and light pink yarn (OR with a 4.5 mm and light pink yarn):
Insert your crochet hook under Round 11 on the side of the head (see pictures)
- Row 1: ch 5. (5)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc, 1 hdc in the next 3 ch. (4)
Insert the tail ends of the yarn inside the body with a tapestry needle and fasten off.
Do the same thing for the 2nd ear.
The nose – No-sew crochet pig
With a 2.75 mm crochet and dark pink yarn (OR with a 4.5 mm and dark pink yarn):
Insert your crochet hook between Rounds 7 and 8, centered below the eyes (see pictures)
- Row 1: ch 2. (3)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 3 sc. (3)
Make a couple of stitches with your tapestry needle to sew the nose to the body.
Insert the tail ends of the yarn inside the body with a tapestry needle and fasten it off.
The tail – No-sew crochet pig
With a 2.75 mm crochet and light pink yarn OR with a 4.5 mm and light pink yarn:
Insert your crochet hook between Rounds 3 and 4 at the back of the body.
- Row 1: ch 7. (7)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 slst in the next 6 ch. (6)
Insert the tail ends of the yarn inside the body with a tapestry needle and fasten off.
Congratulations on crafting the cutest crochet pig! I’m looking forward to seeing what other wonderful creations you’ll come up with in the future.
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