Crochet Piglet Appliqué

If you're looking to add an adorable touch to your next crafting project, why not consider a Crochet Piglet Appliqué? These charming little crochet pieces are perfect for embellishing items like blankets, clothing, bags, or even greeting cards. With their cute pink ears and snouts, they bring a delightful and playful vibe to anything they're attached to. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating a Crochet Piglet Appliqué can be a fun and rewarding project. The possibilities are endless with how you can incorporate these lovable little piggies into your crafts, making them a wonderful addition to your handmade creations.

USA Format

Abbreviations

• WS. Wrong Side
• RS. Right Side
• ch. Chain
• sc. Single Crochet
• dc. Double Crochet
• trc. Treble Crochet
• rpt. Repeat
• sl st. Slip Stitch
• DNT. Do not Turn
• Base of ch. Work in first stitch

ch3 counts as first dc

Materials

Small amount of Stylecraft Special DK in Baby Pink (Face)

Small amount of Stylecraft Special DK in Dark Pink (Ears & Snout)

Oddment of Stylecraft Special DK in Black (Eyes & Snout Markings)

OR

Small amount of Worsted Weight #3 Yarn in Baby Pink (Face)

Small amount of Worsted Weight #3 Yarn in Dark Pink (Ears & Snout)

Oddment of Worsted Weight Yarn in Black (Eyes & Snout Markings)

4.00mm crochet hook

GAUGE — N/A

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Face — With pink color yarn make a magic circle, using 4.00mm hook (RS) ch3, 12dc in circle, close circle pulling loose thread, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. DNT.

(12dc + ch3)

Next Row — ch3, work 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. DNT. (24dc + ch3) Rpt last row once. Fasten off. DNT. (48dc + ch3)

Ears — Skip first 16dc, * join in dark pink yarn with a sl st to next dc, work 2dc in same dc,

3trc in next dc, (2dc, sl st) in next dc. Fasten off. * (first ear made) skip next 10dc, rpt from

* to * for second ear.

Snout — ch5, (RS) 3sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in next 2ch's, 6sc in last ch, working on opposite side of cast on ch, work 1sc in each of next 2ch's, 3sc in last ch, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (16sc)

Next Row — ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 4sc, 2sc in each of next 4sc, 1sc in each of next 4sc, 2sc in each of next 2sc, sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (24sc)

With RS of snout facing attach to centre of bottom on face, use black color yarn to darn on eyes and snout markings (see picture)

Finishing — Weave in ends.