Adorable Handmade Crochet Father Pig Toy: Step-by-Step Guide

The Crochet Father Pig Toy is an adorable handmade creation that exudes charm and warmth. With its intricately woven design and soft yarn material, this little pig is perfect for cuddling and playtime. The attention to detail in the crocheting process gives the toy a unique and lovable personality that is sure to bring joy to anyone who receives it.

Working in Rounds

Starting with the nose in pink:

Instructions

RND 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk

RND 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)

RND 3: In back loops only, sc around (12)

RND 4-7: sc around (12)

RND 8: 2 sc in 6 st (12); sc in next 6 st (18)

RND 9: (1 sc, 2 sc around) 6 times; sc in last 6 st (24)

RND 10: (1 sc in next 2 st, 2 sc) 6 times; sc in last 6 st (30)

RND 11: (1 sc in next 3 st, 2 sc) 6 times; sc in last 6 st (36)

RND 12-13: sc around (36)

RND 14: 2 sc in next 2 st, sc around except for last 2 st; 2 sc in last 2 st (40)

RND 15 -20: sc around (40)

RND 21: (sc in next 3 st, sc2tog) around (32)

RND 22: (sc in next 2 st, sc2tog) around (24)

RND 23: (sc, sc2tog) around (16)

STOP HERE, leaving the pink yarn attached in order to embroider your face!

Face Embellishments

There are multiple options to create your face, from embroidering or crochet to gluing on felt, buttons, or fabric. I will describe how I did it but feel free to use your own method.

Eyes/Glasses

I used black safety eyes and embroidered white yarn around them. I then used black yarn for the glasses.

Mouth and Nostrils

Embroidered in dark pink.

Whiskers

Embroidered above and below the mouth in brown.

Cheek

Crocheted in dark pink:

RND 1: ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook

RND 2: sc around (8); sl st. Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing and attach to the face

Ears (Make 2)

In the same pink as the face:

RND 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk

RND 2-6: sc around (6). sl st and fasten off, leaving an end to sew and attach to the top of the head.

Finishing the Face

Stuff firmly and start back at RND 24.

RND 24: sc2tog around (8)

RND 25: sc around (8) sl st and fasten off leaving an end to sew.

Finish stuffing.

Sew shut!

Creating the Body

In turquoise:

RND 1: ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hk (8)

RND 2: 2 sc in each st around (16)

RND 3: (1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next) around (24)

RND 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc) around (32)

RND 5-12: sc around (32)

RND 13: (sc in next 2, sc2tog) around (24)

RND 14: (sc, sc2tog) around (16)

Sl st and fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing. Stuff body firmly and sew open end to the bottom of the head.

Making the Arms

(Make 2) in pink:

RND 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk (6)

RND 2: (sc, 2 sc) around (9)

RND 3-5: sc around (9)

RND 6: (sc, sc2tog) around (6)

Stuff the hand – do not stuff the rest of the arm.

RND 7-11: sc around (6). Sl st and fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing. Sew to the side of the body.

Creating the Legs and Shoes

Legs

(Make 2) in pink:

RND 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk (6)

RND 2-10: sc around (6) sl st and fasten off leaving a long end to sew onto the body.

Shoes

In black:

RND 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk (6)

RND 2-6: sc around (6) sl st closed and sew to leg.

Creating the Tail

(In pink)

Ch 7. Turn. 2 sc down (12). Sew onto body.

And that’s it!!