When Pigs Fly: A Whimsical Tiny Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

ByLina Morgen

How to Crochet a Flying Pig: Step-by-Step Amigurumi Pattern

Create a whimsical little flying pig with this intermediate-level crochet pattern. This tiny amigurumi project is perfect for those who enjoy working with fine threads and creating detailed miniatures.

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Size 10 Crochet Thread in Natural (Main Color – MC) and White/Silver (Contrast Color – A)
  • Crochet Hook: 1.5-1.6 mm (U.S. 7-8) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Eyes: Small black beads or black embroidery floss
  • Stuffing: Poly fiberfill
  • Tools: Yarn needle

Pattern Measurements & Gauge

  • Finished Size: Approximately 2.25″ x 1.25″ [5.5 x 4.5 cm]
  • Gauge: 38 sc x 40 rows = 4″ [10 cm]

Abbreviations

  • Approx: Approximately
  • Beg: Beginning
  • Ch: Chain(s)
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • Dec: Decrease(ing)
  • Hdc: Half double crochet
  • Picot: Ch 3, Sl st in 3rd ch from hook
  • Rem: Remaining
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Sc2tog: Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook
  • Scbl: Single crochet in back loop only
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • Sp(s): Space(s)
  • St(s): Stitch(es)

Instructions

Nose, Head, and Body

Note: The nose, head, and body are worked as one continuous piece. Join all rounds with a slip stitch to the first stitch.

Nose:
Begin with Contrast Color A. Make a Magic Loop.
1st rnd: 6 sc in magic loop. Join. (6 sc)
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. (12 sc). Fasten off Color A.

Head and Body:
3rd rnd: Join Main Color (MC) with a sl st to the back loop of any sc. Ch 1. 1 scbl in same space as sl st and each sc around. Join. (12 sc)
4th rnd: Ch 1. Working in both loops, 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
5th rnd: Ch 1. Working in front loops only, 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Repeat from * to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Join. (16 sc)
6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Repeat from * to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Join. (20 sc)
7th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 sc. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Repeat from * to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Join. (24 sc)
8th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Repeat from * to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Join. (30 sc)
9th to 19th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. (30 sc)
20th rnd: Ch 1. Working in front loops only, 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Repeat from * to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Join. (24 sts)
Stuff the body with fiberfill.
21st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Join. (18 sts)
22nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in next sc. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Join. (12 sts)
Finish stuffing.
23rd rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. (6 sts). Fasten off, leaving a 12-18″ long tail. Thread the end through the front loops of the remaining stitches, pull tightly, and fasten securely.

Tail

Using Main Color (MC), ch 9.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. (8 sc). Fasten off.

Ears (Make 2)

Using Main Color (MC), ch 5.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. Turn. (4 sc)
2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Turn. (3 sts)
3rd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog, 1 sc in last sc. Turn. (2 sts)
4th row: Ch 2. Skip first sc, 1 hdc in next sc. Fasten off.

Legs (Make 4)

Note: The Ch 2 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch.
Begin at the bottom with Contrast Color A. Make a Magic Loop.
1st rnd: 8 sc in magic loop. Join. (8 sc). Fasten off Color A.
2nd rnd: Join Main Color (MC) with a sl st to the back loop of any sc. Ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in same space as sl st and each sc around. Join. (8 hdc). Fasten off, leaving a 12-18″ long tail for sewing. Stuff the legs.

Wings (Make 2)

Using Contrast Color A, ch 6, leaving a long end.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. Turn. (5 sc)
2nd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. Skip next sc, 5 dc in next sc. Skip next sc, 2 sc in last sc. Turn. (9 sts)
3rd row: Picot. Skip first sc. *Sl st in next sc, Picot, Skip next st. Repeat from * to last sc. Sl st in last sc. Fasten off.

Finishing

  • Sew the Tail to the back of the body.
  • Sew the four Legs to the bottom of the body.
  • Sew the Wings to the back.
  • Sew the Ears to the head.
  • Attach two black beads for eyes. Optional: Use black embroidery floss to create eyes using French Knots

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