Cut Out + Keep

First Attempts At Crochet

pig tutorial

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/first-attempts-at-crochet • Posted by hennie

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

3 h 00

Difficulty

Tricky
Medium deb s craft s 2 1202664901

Description

Instructions

  1. Amigurumi Pig Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice GAUGE: EXACT GAUGE IS NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THIS PROJECT. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. STITCH EXPLANATION: sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. NOTES: Pig is worked in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

  2. BODY With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc. Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc. Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc. Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 42 sc. Rnds 8-17: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 18: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc. Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc. Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc. Following package directions, attach safety eyes. Rnd 21: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Stuff piece. Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 12 sc. Rnd 23: (Sc2tog) around - 6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd and gather tightly. Knot to secure.

  3. Tail Join B at back of Body, ch 9. Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each ch to end. Fasten off.

  4. LEGS (make 4) With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnds 3-5: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off.

  5. EARS (make 2) With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * once more - 6 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * once more - 8 sc. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * once more - 10 sc. Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * once more - 12 sc. Fasten off.

  6. NOSE With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Fasten off.

  7. FINISHING Stuff Legs and sew to Body. Sew Nose to face. Fold each Ear in half and sew to Head. Weave in ends.