Stitch Key US TERMS
• Ch: Chain
• Sl St: Slip Stitch
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Sc Inc: Place 2 Sc Sts into the same stitch to increase
• Sc Dec: Sc 2 Sts together to decrease
• Hdc: Half Double Crochet
• Hdc Inc: Place 2 Hdc Sts into the same stitch to increase
• Hdc Dec: Hdc 2 Sts together to decrease
• Dc: Double Crochet
• Dc Inc: Place 2 Dc Sts into the same stitch to increase
• Tr: Treble Crochet
• Sk: Skip
• Yo: Yarn Over
• FLO: Front loop only
• BLO: Back loop only
• MR: Magic Ring
• [ ]: Repeat between as many times as stated (ex. x 6)
• ( ): Place all noted within () into the same stitch
• FO: Fasten off with a Sl St to the first St or use the invisible join method (preferred)
Yarn & Hooks Needed
DK weight (3) yarn & 2.75mm hook
I use Paintbox Yarn Cotton DK which is a DK weight
3 yarn in the following colorways for the pig. The
Heart is made with Paintbox Yarn Cotton Aran:
• (DK) Main color: 135 yards depending on tension you may want a second ball as this will use
all of the first with little to none left over
• (DK) Accent Color: 30 yards
• (WW) Heart Color: yardage varies depending on heart style
Cheeks: Use a small amount of a different pink yarn, blush, paint, or by needlefelting on.
If not using Safety eyes, you will need a small amount of black and white yarn.
OTHER MATERIALS
• Crochet Hook Used: 2.75mm (C) & 4mm (G) Clover Amour
• Fiberfill (stuffing material)
• Cardboard or other thick material for wrapped yarn heart center.
• Pins, stitch marker, scissors & a yarn needle.
Optional 14mm safety eyes. I get mine from glasseyesonline
Optional If you wish to needlefelt the eye accents and cheeks on you will need a needlefelting needle.
use roving or yarn pieces for the small amount in this pattern.
Body
• In your main color yarn
• Worked in the round
• Stuff as you go
Round 1: Sc x 6 into MR. (6)
Round 2: Sc Inc x 6. (12)
Round 3: [Sc Inc, Sc] x 6. (18)
Round 4: [Sc Inc, Sc x 2] x 6. (24)
Round 5: [Sc Inc, Sc x 3] x 6. (30)
Round 6: [Sc Inc, Sc x 4] x 6. (36)
Round 7: [Sc Inc, Sc x 5] x 6. (42)
Round 8: [Sc Inc, Sc x 6] x 6. (48)
Round 9: [Sc Inc, Sc x 7] x 6. (54)
Round 10-23: Sc x 54. (54) (14 rounds)
Round 24: [Sc Dec, Sc x 7] x 6. (48)
Round 25: Sc x 48. (48)
Round 26: [Sc Dec, Sc x 6] x 6. (42)
Rounds 27-28: Sc x 42. (42)
Round 29: [Sc Dec, Sc x 5] x 6. (36)
Rounds 30-31: Sc x 36. (36) (2 rounds)
• FO and weave in tail.
Snout
• In your accent color yarn
• Worked in the round, around a starting Ch
• Ch x 4
Round 1: Sc into 2nd Ch from hook, Sc, (Sc x 3) into last Ch. Rotate to work along other side of the chain, Sc, Sc inc. (8)
Round 2: Sc Inc, Sc, Sc Inc x 3, Sc, Sc Inc x 2. (14)
Round 3: Sc Inc, Sc x 2, [Sc Inc, Sc] x 3, Sc, [Sc Inc, Sc] x 2. (20)
Round 4: Sc Inc, Sc x 3, [Sc Inc, Sc x 2] x 3, Sc, [Sc Inc, Sc x 2] x 2. (26)
Round 5: BLO: Sc x 26. (26)
Round 6: Sc x 26. (26)
• FO, Leave long tail.
Head
• In your main color yarn
• Worked in the round
• Stuff as you go
Round 1: Sc x 8 into MR. (8)
Round 2: [Sc Inc x 3, Sc] x 2. (14)
Round 3: [Sc Inc, Sc] x 3, Sc, [Sc Inc, Sc] x 3, Sc. (20)
Round 4: [Sc Inc, Sc x 2] x 3, Sc, [Sc Inc, Sc x 2] x 3, Sc. (26) The middle increase will be the sides of the head when lacing the face.
Round 5: Sc x 4, Sc Inc x 2, Sc x 11, Sc Inc x 2, Sc x 7. (30)
Round 6: [Sc Inc, Sc x 9] x 3. (33)
Round 7: [Sc Inc, Sc x 10] x 3. (36)
Round 8: [Sc Inc, Sc x 5] x 6. (42)
Round 9: [Sc Inc, Sc x 6] x 6. (48)
Rounds 10-12: Sc x 48. (48)
Round 13: [Sc Inc, Sc x 7] x 6. (54)
Round 14: [Sc Inc, Sc x 8] x 6. (60)
Rounds 15-19: Sc x 60. (60)
Round 20: [Sc Dec, Sc x 8] x 6. (54)
Round 21: [Sc Dec, Sc x 7] x 6. (48)
Round 22: [Sc Dec, Sc x 6] x 6. (42)
Round 23: [Sc Dec, Sc x 5] x 6. (36)
• FO, leave long tail.
• If using safety eyes, insert them on the front of the head between rounds 14 & 15 with approx 6 Sts visible between the eyes.
• If using yarn eyes, place them between rounds 12 & 16 with 6 Sts visible between. Add white accents to eyes by titching with white yarn or needlefelting.
• Sew snout lengthwise to center of the face between rounds 15 & 21. (figure 4)
• Using black yarn, add 2 nostrils (or needlefelt them on).
• Add cheeks by making 2 Sts on each side of the snout over rounds 18 & 19.
• Sew Head to body
Eyes
Make 2 if not using safety eyes
• In black yarn
• Worked in the round
Round 1: Sc x 6 into MR. (6)
Round 2: Sc Inc x 6. (12)
• FO, leave long tail. (figure 5)
Ears Make 2
• In main color yarn
• Worked in rows
• Ch x 2
Row 1: Sc Inc in 2nd Ch from hook, Ch 1, turn. (2)
Row 2: Sc Inc, Sc, Ch 1, turn. (3)
Row 3: Sc Inc, Sc x 2, Ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 4: Sc Inc, Sc x 3, Ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 5: Sc Inc, Sc x 4, Ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 6: Sc Inc, Sc x 5, Ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 7: Sc Inc, Sc x 5, Sc Inc, Ch 1, turn. (9)
Row 8: Sc Inc, Sc x 7, Sc Inc, Ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 9: Sc Inc, Sc x 10, Ch 1, turn. (12)
Row 10: Sc Inc, Sc x 11, Ch 1, turn. (13)
Row 11: Sc Inc, Sc x 12, Ch 1, turn. (14)
Row 12: Sc x 14. (14)
• FO, leave long tail.
• Sew ears to the sides of the head between rounds 3 & 13. The top edges should have approx 11 Sts between them across the front of the head, and the bottom edges should be approx 7 Sts from the snout on each side.
Legs Make 2
• In accent color yarn
• Worked in the round
• Stuff as you go
Round 1: Sc x 6 into MR. (6)
Round 2: Sc Inc x 6. (12)
Round 3: [Sc Inc, Sc] x 6. (18)
Round 4: [Sc Inc, Sc x 2] x 6. (24)
Round 5: BLO: Sc x 24. (24)
Round 6: Sc x 24. (24)
• Change to main color
• FO accent color, leave a long tail and pull tail through the starting MR to the outside of the leg
Rounds 7-9: Sc x 24. (3 rounds)
• Stop stuffing leg
Round 10: [Sc Dec, Sc x 6] x 3. (21)
Rounds 11-12: Sc x 21. (21)(2 rounds)
Round 13: [Sc Dec, Sc x 5] x 3. (18)
Rounds 14-18: Sc x 18. (18) (5 rounds)
• FO leave long tail.
• Using your yarn needle, thread the tail of the accent color yarn, and insert at the top of the foot between rounds 6&7, and pull back out the center MR. (figures 9 & 10). Repeat 2 more times and pull tight. Weave in end.
• Pinch the open end together even with center of the indent and seam closed.
• Sew legs to each side of the body between rounds 9 & 17.
• Weave in any ends.
Arms Make 2
• In accent color yarn
• Worked in the round
• Stuff as you go
Round 1: Sc x 6 into MR. (6)
Round 2: Sc Inc x 6. (12)
Round 3: [Sc Inc, Sc] x 6. (18)
Round 4: BLO: Sc x 18. (18)
Round 5: Sc x 18. (18)
• Change to main color
• FO accent color.
Rounds 6-15: Sc x 18. (18) (10 rounds)
• Stop stuffing arm.
Round 16: [Sc Dec, Sc x 4] x 3. (15)
Rounds 17-28: Sc x 15. (15) (12 rounds)
• FO, leave long tail.
• Pinch open end together and seam closed.
• Sew arms to each side of the body between rounds 23 & 30.
• Using a strand of accent color yarn, stitch the back edge of the hands together to create a “hug” to hold the heart.
• Weave in any ends.
Tail
• In main color yarn
• Worked in a row
• Ch x 10
Row 1: (Sc x 3) into 2nd Ch from hook, (Sc x 3) x 8. (27)
• FO, leave long tail.
• Sew to back bottom of the body between rounds 11 & 12.
Wrapped Heart
• Cut a heart out of cardboard approx the width of your pig’s body.
• Wrap the cardboard heart with your heart colored yarn.
• When cardboard is covered, cut yarn, leaving a long enough tail to weave in.
• Using your yarn needle, secure loose end.
• Place heart in arms.
Stuffed Heart
part 1
• In your heart color yarn
• Worked in the round
Round 1: 6 SC into MR. (6)
Round 2: [Sc Inc] x 6. (12)
Round 3: [Sc Inc, Sc] x 6. (18)
Rounds 4-5: Sc x 18. (18)(2 rounds)
• FO, leave long tail.
part 2
• With your heart color yarn
• Worked in the round
Round 1: 6 Sc into MR. (6)
Round 2: [Sc Inc] x 6. (12)
Round 3: [Sc Inc, Sc] x 6. (18)
Rounds 4-5: Sc x 18. (18)(2 rounds)
Round 6: Hold both pieces together, Working into the first piece, Sc to connect to second piece. Sc into the next 13 sts of the first piece. When you get back to the second piece, leave 4 Sts unworked between the pieces, and Sc into the next 14 Sts. (28)
• Using yarn tail from the first, seam the 3 unworked middle Sts closed.
Round 7: Sc x 12, Sc Dec, Sc x 14. (27)
Round 8: [Sc Dec, Sc x 7] x 3. (24)
Round 9: [Sc Dec, Sc x 6] x 3. (21)
Round 10: [Sc Dec, Sc x 5] x 3. (18)
Round 11: [Sc Dec, Sc x 1] x 6. (12)
Round 12: [Sc Dec] x 6. (6)
• FO, leave long tail.
• Thread tail onto your yarn needle, and pick up the FLO of round 12. Pull tight to close.
• Weave in any end.
Congratulations
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