Amigurumi Pig Free Pattern

Hello amigurumi lovers and beautiful visitors, I wanted to share the free amigurumi patterns for you here. In my article I will share 1 pattern and how to make it for you. At the end of my article, I will share amigurumi patterns that can generate ideas for you.

MATERIALS
2 skeins of Rainbow Cotton 8/4 color 046 (Old Rose)
1 skein of Rainbow Cotton 8/4 color 003 (Nude)
Safety eyes 6 mm
Scissors
Fiberfill
Pins
Needle for assembling
Crochet hook 2.5 mm

ABBREVIATIONS
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
bl = back loop
Rnd(s) = round(s)
Inc = increase: 2 sc in the same stitch
Dec = decrease: Sc2tog
() = number of stitches after ended round
Color change: insert your hook in the next stitch and pull the yarn back through. Now you have 2 loops on your hook. Then, using the hook, pull the new color through the two loops – and you have made the color change. Cut off the old yarn and weave in the ends well.

SIZE
One-size

MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 22 cm (8.8”) tall

PATTERN INFORMATION
The lovely Gunnar the Pig is crocheted in a spiral and is a fine beginner’s project if you want to learn how to crochet cuddle toys.

INFO AND TIPS
Each of the pieces is worked separately and after each crocheted piece you will find a description of how to assemble Gunnar.

HEAD
Color: 046 Old Rose
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6 (18)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6 (24)
Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6 (30)
Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6 (36)
Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6 (42)
Rnd 8: 1 sc in each st (42)
Rnd 9: 1 sc in bl of each st (42)
Rnd 10: 5 sc, dec x6 (36)
Rnds 11-15: 1 sc in each st (36)
Rnd 16: 5 sc, inc x6 (42)
Rnd 17: 1 sc in each st (42)
Rnd 18: 6 sc, inc x6 (48)
Rnd 19: 1 sc in each st (48)
Rnd 20: 7 sc, inc x6 (54)
Rnd 21: 1 sc in each st (54)
Rnd 22: 8 sc, inc x6 (60)
Rnd 23: 1 sc in each st (60)
Rnd 24: 9 sc, inc x6 (66)
Rnds 25-28: 1 sc in each st (66)
Now, attach the safety eyes with 7 stitches in between, between rnds 16 and 17
Rnd 29: 9 sc, dec x6 (60)
Rnd 30: 8 sc, dec x6 (54)
Rnd 31: 7 sc, dec x6 (48)
Rnd 32: 6 sc, dec x6 (42)
Rnd 33: 5 sc, dec x6 (36)
Rnd 34: 4 sc, dec x6 (30)
Rnd 35: 3 sc, dec x6 (24)
Now, stuff the head.
Rnd 36: 2 sc, dec x6 (18)
Rnd 37: *1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff the head one last time
Rnd 38: dec x6 (6)
Now, sew together the last 6 sts. Sew through one of the loops of each of the last 6 sts. Pull the thread to close the hole and weave in the end.
Embroider two nostrils on the pig. Embroider them at rnd 4 and make them approx. 4 stitches wide.

BODY
Color: 046 Old Rose
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: *1 sc, inc* x6 (18)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6 (24)
Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6 (30)
Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6 (36)
Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6 (42)
Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x6 (48)
Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc x6 (54)
Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc x6 (60)
Rnd 11: 9 sc, inc x6 (66)
Rnds 12-19: 1 sc in each st (66)
Rnd 20: 9 sc, dec x6 (60)
Rnds 21-23: 1 sc in each st (60)
Rnd 24: 8 sc, dec x6 (54)
Rnds 25-27: 1 sc in each st (54)
Rnd 28: 7 sc, dec x6 (48)
Rnds 29-31: 1 sc in each st (48)
Rnd 32: 6 sc, dec x6 (42)
Rnds 33-35: 1 sc in each st (42)
Begin stuffing the body.
Rnd 36: 5 sc, dec x6 (36)
Rnds 37-39: 1 sc in each st (36)
Rnd 40: 4 sc, dec x6 (30)
Rnds 41-42: 1 sc in each st (30)
Rnd 43: 3 sc, dec x6 (24)
Rnd 44: 1 sc in each st (24)
Stuff the body well.
Cut off the yarn but be careful to leave a long tail for sewing the head onto the body. The head should point downward a little.

ARM X 2
Begin with color 003 Nude
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6 (18)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6 (24)
Rnds 5-6: 1 sc in each st (24)
Switch to color 046 Old Rose
Rnd 7: 2 sc, dec x6 (18)
Rnd 8: 1 sc in each st (18)
Rnd 9: 4 sc, dec x3 (15)
Rnds 10-27: 1 sc in each st (15)
Stuff the hand well and a little less in the actual arm. And finally, crochet the opening closed with 7 sl sts. Cut off the yarn but be careful to leave a long tail for sewing the arm on.
Cut a piece of yarn of the same color 003 nude. Pull the strand through the arm at the transition from one color to the other. Tie a tight double knot to create a “hoof” and weave in the ends. Sew the arm onto the top of the body.

LEG X 2
Begin with color 003 nude
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6 (18)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6 (24)
Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6 (30)
Rnd 6: 1 sc in each st (30)
Switch to color 046 Old Rose
Rnd 7: 1 sc in each st (30)
Rnd 8: 3 sc, dec x6 (24)
Rnd 9: 1 sc in each st (24)
Rnd 10: 2 sc, dec x6 (18)
Rnd 11: 1 sc in each st (18)
Rnds 12-25: 1 sc in each st (18)
Rnd 26: 4 sc, dec x3 (15)
Stuff the foot well and a little less in the actual leg. And finally, sl st the opening closed. Cut off the yarn but be careful to leave a long tail for sewing the leg on.
Cut a piece of yarn in color 003 nude. Pull the strand through the leg at the transition from one color to the other. Tie a tight double knot to create a “hoof” and weave in the ends.
Then sew the legs on under the body at rnd 3. The legs should point outward a bit.
EAR X 2
Color: 046 Old Rose
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each st (12)
Rnd 4: 1 sc, inc x6 (18)
Rnds 5-6: 1 sc in each st (18)
Rnd 7: 2 sc, inc x6 (24)
Rnds 8-10: 1 sc in each st (24)
Rnd 11: 2 sc, dec x6 (18)
Rnds 12-13: 1 sc in each st (18)
Rnd 14: 1 sc, dec x6 (12)
Fold the ear flat and crochet closed with 6 sl sts. Cut off the yarn but be careful to leave a long tail for sewing the ear onto the head. Sew the ears on 7 rounds behind the eyes with 9 stitches in between.

TAIL
Ch 13. Begin in the 2nd st from the hook and then work 2 dc in each st. Cut the yarn but be careful to leave a long tail for sewing the tail onto Gunnar.

Enjoy!