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How to Crochet a Mini Plush Pig: Easy Amigurumi Pattern

Looking for a quick, cute, and beginner-friendly crochet project? This mini plush pig is a perfect choice. Using soft chenille yarn, you can create a tiny companion in a very short amount of time. This pattern is worked as one single piece, meaning the ears, legs, and tail are all crocheted directly into the body.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Chenille or velvet yarn (such as YarnArt Dolce)
• Crochet Hook: 3.5mm to 4.0mm
• Stuffing: Fiberfill or polyester stuffing
• Eyes: Small safety eyes or half-beads
• Details: Dry pastel or eyeshadow (pink) for tinting the cheeks, ears, and snout

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (two single crochets in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (two single crochets joined into one)
• dc: double crochet
• hdc: half double crochet

Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern

Note: The entire toy is crocheted in one piece.

Round 1: Chain 2. Work 8 sc into the second chain from the hook. (8 sts)

Round 2: sc in each stitch around. (8 sts)

Round 3: inc in every stitch around. (16 sts)

Round 4:
4 sc,
Ear: (ch 3, sl st into the base),
4 sc,
Ear: (ch 3, sl st into the base),
4 sc,
Leg: (3 dc into the next stitch),
2 sc,
Leg: (3 dc into the next stitch). (16 sts)

Rounds 5-7: sc in each stitch around. (16 sts)

Round 8: 13 sc, Leg: (3 dc into the next stitch), 2 sc, Leg: (3 dc into the next stitch). (16 sts)

Round 9: 6 sc, Tail: (ch 2, sl st into the base), 10 sc. (16 sts)

Round 10: dec 8 times. (8 sts)

Round 11: dec 2 times. (6 sts)

Fasten off the yarn. Cut the thread, pull it through the last loop to close the hole tightly, and weave in the end. Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill before closing completely.

Finishing Touches

• Sculpting: For a more professional look, use a needle and thread to do simple sculpting. Pull the thread through the body to slightly indent the area under the snout and around the eyes.
• Eyes: Glue or attach your safety eyes to the face.
• Blush: Use a brush with dry pastel or pink eyeshadow to tint the ears and the snout for a cute, realistic glow.

Your adorable mini pig is now complete!

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