How to Crochet Christmas Pig Doll Amigurumi for Christmas
I have found another Christmas pig amigurumi that I felt worth sharing for its buddy size, dress, and a bit refined finish. So, learn how to crochet this large and beautifully designed Christmas pig doll, beautifully designed by Huynh Hoang, with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial for beginners.
This chubby pig wears a scabby hat, a lovely girl’s dress with a ruffled skirt and collar, and lastly a crossbody bag. Crocheting this large amigurumi for Christmas is actually quite easy, as the base body is simply a striped oval. So, try this amigurumi as a gift!
Crochet Christmas Pig Amigurumi Gift Idea
The dress of the previous Christmas pig was much like a gift box, but this one has a proper girl’s dress. Also, the size of this amigurumi pig is quite large, even with the thin yarn that adds to its detailing. You will especially love the collar of the dress and the blush for crocheting as a gift to a girl.
So, if you are ready to learn and crochet this Christmas amigurumi, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial. It will certainly be the best Christmas gift!
About the Designer: The designer of this Christmas pig amigurumi for kids is @huynhhoangtrucanh -she is a designer of always-cute amigurumi and sometimes crochet accessories. Her library has one of my favorite Christmas series, “Christmas / Noel,” where she has everything:
Dressed characters like this pig and more, which makes them much unique than I usually find. You will also love her tutorials on general categories. Also, her crochet projects are always quick to complete.
Note: In respect of the creator’s rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You will watch the tutorial at the end of this post.
Materials Needed for Christmas Pig
Gather the following suggested supplies for crocheting this large Christmas pig, mentioned in the tutorial:
4ply Milk Cotton Yarn 50g: It is always recommended by the tutor for crocheting her amigurumi.
- White (for the collar)
- Red (flat hat and the shoulder bag)
- Green (dress skirt)
- Pink (for the pig body)
2.0 mm Crochet Hook
Other Notions:
- Stuffing
- Safety eyes
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and assembly.
- Embroidery Thread
- Stitch Marker: Used to mark the first stitch of a round.
Crochet Christmas Pig Doll
Quick Summary & Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. You will crochet the chubby pig doll, starting with the no-sew body base that features a stripe for the green part of the dress. Also, there is a need to crochet the collar using surface-stitching.
The same is for the ruffle part using chain, single crochet, and FLO pattern. Crochet the arms and legs separately, which also need color changes. Similarly, hat and the shoulder bag needs basic stitches.
Tutorial-Timing: 1 hour
Abbreviations Used in Pig Amigurumi
Here are the quick guides for the crochet stitches that the tutor will use for crocheting this pig amigurumi and the abbreviations:
- Ch (chain): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook.
X (single crochet): Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, pull through both loops.
- W (3 single crochets in same stitch): Make 3 single crochets in the same stitch.
V (increase): You will have to work two single crochets in the same stitch.
Sl (slip stitch): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
Other Stitches:
FLO (front loop only): Work your stitch into the front loop of the stitch only.
- BLO (back loop only): Work your stitch into the back loop of the stitch only.
