Crochet Piggy Pouch Tutorial

The Crochet Piggy Pouch is an adorable and versatile accessory that is sure to bring a smile to your face! This sweet little pouch is perfect for storing coins, keys, or any other small items you want to keep safe and secure. Its charming piggy design adds a touch of whimsy to your everyday life, making mundane tasks feel a little more fun.

Handcrafted with care and attention to detail, the Crochet Piggy Pouch is not just a practical item but also a delightful piece of art that showcases the creativity and skill of the maker. Whether you're treating yourself or looking for a unique gift for a loved one, this charming pouch is sure to be a hit!

Materials Needed

• Love Knots yarn (Light worsted/ DK weight) - Shade 00013 (3 small skeins used)
• Size 3.5mm Crochet hook
• 6 mm Safety eyes
• Size 3 zipper (7.5 inches long)
• Yarn needle for sewing parts
• Little amount of Fiber fill to stuff the legs

Finished Measurements

7 inches long

Skill Level

Beginner

Gauge

2 inches = X stitches, 2 inches = 6 rows

Terms Used

All terms are in USA Terminology.

• Ch – chain
• Hdc – half double crochet
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• sl st – slip stitch
• Inc – increase
• FO – fasten off

Pattern Start

Base

Round 1: In magic ring, Ch 2, 10 Hdc, Join (10)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 Hdc in each st around, Join (20)

Place a stitch marker on the 3rd and 15th stitch of Round 2 for safety eyes placement.

Round 3: Ch 2, (1 Hdc, Inc in next st) repeat around, Join (30)

**Attach safety eyes between rounds 2 and 3.

Round 4: Ch 2, (2 Hdc, Inc in next st) repeat around, Join (40)

Round 5: Work in Back Loops Only. Ch 2, 1 Hdc in each st around, Join (40)

You will now be working in rows.

Row 1: Ch 1, Hdc in same st and next 37 sts, Do not join (38)

Row 2 - 28: Ch 1, Turn, Hdc in each st across (38)

You will now be working in rounds.

Row 29 / Round 1: Ch 1, Hdc in each st across, Ch 2, Join on top of Ch 1 made in the beginning of round. (38 hdc, 2 Ch)

Round 2: Ch 2, Hdc in each st around, Join (40)

Round 3: Ch 2, (2 Hdc, Dec in next st) repeat around, Join (30)

Round 4: Ch 2, (1 Hdc, Dec in next st) repeat around, Join (20)

Round 5: Ch 2, Dec all around, Join (10)

Legs

Crocheted in continuous round.

Round 1: Ch 2, 6 Sc in 2nd chain from hook, Do not join (6)

Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)

Round 3: (Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (18)

Round 4 - 7: Sc in each st around (18)

Finish off, cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing legs to the base later.

Ears

Crocheted in continuous round.

Round 1: Ch 2, 6 Sc in 2nd chain from hook, Do not join (6)

Round 2: (Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (9)

Round 3: (2 Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (12)

Round 4: (3 Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (15)

Round 5 - 6: Sc in each st around (15)

Finish off, cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing ears to the base later.

Sew the ears onto the base.

Note

Stuff the legs with fiber fill before sewing.

Nose

Ch 4, 2 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, Sc in next st, 4 Sc in last ch, on the other side of chain (remaining loop) Sc in next st, 2 Sc in next.

Finish off, cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing nose to the base later.

Tail

Chain 10, 3 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across. Finish off and tie the curlique made in the zipper handle.

See PHOTO for body parts attachment reference.