Crochet Little Piggy

Craft your very own adorable little piggy with the art of crochet! This delightful project will bring joy to both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Using your favorite yarn and a crochet hook, you can create a charming little piggy that will make a perfect gift or a cute addition to your home decor. With just a few simple stitches and some creativity, you can transform a ball of yarn into a cuddly companion. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for honing your skills and creating something truly special. So grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite colors, and let your imagination run wild as you bring this adorable little piggy to life!

Materials:

- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (I used RHSS)
- I hook
- polyester fiberfill
- pair of wiggle eyes
- 2 black E-beads
- glue gun
Size: 3 1/2" tall - 4 1/2" long (including tail)

Notes:
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your hook

- this little piggy is for a child who does not put things in their mouth. If you want to make it for a child who does put things in their mouth, then embroider black french knots on the snout and embroider the eyes as well.

Directions:

Rnd 1: Ch 2 loosely, 7 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to the 1st hdc. (7 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1 loosely, 2 hdc in same hdc as the joining st. 2 hdc in each hdc around. Join as before. (14 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1 loosely, 2 hdc in same hdc as the joining st, hdc in the next hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in the next hdc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.
Rnd 4: Ch 1 loosely, 2 hdc in same hdc as the joining st, hdc in the next 2 hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in the next 2 hdc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.
Rnds 5 - 8: Ch 1 loosely, hdc in same hdc as the joining st. Hdc in each hdc around. Join as before.
Rnd 9: Ch 1 loosely, hdc the 1st 2 hdc together, hdc in the next 2 hdc. *hdc next 2 hdc together, hdc in the next 2 hdc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.
Rnd 10: Ch 1 loosely, hdc the 1st 2 hdc together, hdc in the next hdc. *hdc next 2 hdc together, hdc in the next hdc. Repeat from * around. Join as before. Stuff with polyester fiberfill.
Rnds 11 - 12: Ch 1 loosely, hdc in same hdc as the joining st. Hdc in each hdc around. Join as before. Stuff some more.
Rnd 13: Ch 1 loosely, hdc 1st 2 hdc together. Hdc next 2 hdc together all the way around. Join as before. End off leaving a long tail. Sew shut.
for the legs (make 4):
Rnd 1: Ch 2 loosely, 7 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to the 1st hdc. (7 hdc)
Rnds 2 - 3: Ch 1 loosely, hdc in same hdc as the joining st. Hdc in each hdc around. Join as before. End off after Rnd 3 leaving a long tail. Stuff with polyester fiberfill and sew to piggy.
for the tail:
Ch 6, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in each remaining ch. End off. Sew to back of piggy.
for the ears (make 2):
Ch 2, (sc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, sc) in the 2nd ch from hook. End off. Sew to piggy's head.

Glue the wiggle eyes on and then glue the 2 black E-beads to piggy's snout.