Roly Poly Piglet Amigurumi

Each of the following stitches will be used in this pattern. The steps will show how to do them step-by-step, but you might prefer to get familiar with them before getting started.

Wrap the yarn around the hook from back to front.

With a slip knot on your hook, yarn over.

Pull your hook down and through the loop on your hook, leaving one loop.

Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over.

Pull the loop of yarn through, yarn over again.

Pull through both loops on your hook.

Insert your hook into the stitch. Yarn over.

Pull through the loop of yarn. 

Pull the loop of yarn through the first loop on your hook as well.

Insert your hook into the front loop only of the first stitch.

Insert the hook straight into the front loop of the second stitch.

Yarn over, pull through the loop of yarn.

Yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook.

With the end of your yarn laying across the palm of your hand, wrap the yarn around your fingers, crossing the working yarn over the tail end. 

Hold the yarn in place with the thumb of the same hand. The loose end of the working yarn will now be on the left. Turn your hand over and insert your hook under the yarn on the right side.

Hook the working yarn (on the left) and pull it through, under the yarn on the right.

Twist the hook as you bring the loop through.

Carefully take the loop off your fingers and work a chain to secure the loop. You can then continue to work as many chains as the pattern calls for.

Leaving a tail (around 4-5 inches long) of yarn at the front of your hand, wrap the yarn loosely, around your first finger. Wrap the yarn from the front, crossing the yarn at the top of your finger. 

Insert your hook under the yarn on the right side. Hook the yarn on the left, pull it under the yarn on the right, twisting the hook as you pull it through.

Carefully take the knot off your finger. Pull the free end, to tighten the knot.

Pull the working yarn, to tighten the loop on your hook. Now you are ready to work.

The pattern also includes hand sewing techniques. We recommend using embroidery floss for these hand stitches. Use two strands from a six-strand embroidery floss so when both strands are threaded through the needle and folded over, the two strands will become 4 strands. 

NOTE – The pictures below show the stitches being done on fabric. The methods are the same on yarn. 

Thread the needle and tie a knot in the end of the thread.

On the inside of one of the fabric pieces, put the needle through a tiny bit of fabric. 

Pull the thread almost all the way to the knot. Stop pulling, split the thread close to the knot creating a gap then slip the needle through the gap. 

Pull the thread taut. The thread should now be knotted to the fabric.

NOTE – Tying the thread to the fabric this way will prevent the knot from coming through the fabric as you stitch.

Put the needle through to the right side or underside of the fabric depending on which side of the fabric the needle needs to be on for the next step.

Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.

Insert the needle from the wrong side of the fabric close to the raw edge, or at the point you want to start stitching. Pull the thread to the right side.

Push the needle down about ⅛ to ¼ inch away, pulling the thread all the way through. This will create a small stitch.

Push the needle back up to the right side about ⅛ to ¼ inch away from the last stitch, this will create a space between the first stitch. Pull the thread all the way through to the right side.

Repeat steps 2.1 to 2.3 creating the desired number of straight stitches in the desired pattern.

Worsted Weight 4 Yarn Size – Hook Size E/4 / 3.5mm

Continuous Rounds

For all pieces, you will be working in continuous rounds. This means you will not join with a slip stitch at the end of each round, but rather continue working. The side facing you is the right side. A stitch marker can be useful to mark the beginning/end of each round. Alternatively, a contrasting scrap of yarn can be used as a running stitch marker.

Gauge

Gauge is not important for this project; just make sure it is tight enough that your stuffing won’t show through at the end!

Work six single crochet in a magic ring (6 stitches). 

Work two single crochet in each stitch around (12 stitches). 

Work one single crochet into the first stitch then work two single crochet into the second stitch.

Repeat this pattern six times total (18 stitches). 

Work one single crochet into the first two stitches, then work two single crochet into the third stitch.

Repeat this pattern six times total (24 stitches).

Work one single crochet into the first three stitches, then work two single crochet into the fourth stitch.

Repeat this pattern six times total (30 stitches).

Work one single crochet into the first four stitches, then work two single crochet into the fifth stitch.

Repeat this pattern six times total (36 stitches).

Work one single crochet into the first five stitches, then work two single crochet into the sixth stitch.

Repeat this pattern six times total (42 stitches).

Work one single crochet into the first six stitches, then work two single crochet into the seventh stitch.

Repeat this pattern six times total (48 stitches).

Single crochet in each stitch around for eight rows (48 stitches). 

Insert safety eyes between rows eight and nine, with seven stitches between them (or as desired), using the manufacturer’s instructions.

Work one single crochet into the first six stitches, then work one single crochet invisible decrease into the next two stitches. 

Repeat this pattern six times total (42 stitches).

Work one single crochet into the first five stitches, then work one single crochet invisible decrease into the next two stitches. 

Repeat this pattern six times total (36 stitches).

Work one single crochet into the first four stitches, then work one single crochet invisible decrease into the next two stitches. 

Repeat this pattern six times total (30 stitches).

Work one single crochet into the first three stitches, then work one single crochet invisible decrease into the next two stitches. 

Repeat this pattern six times total (24 stitches).

Start adding some toy stuffing into the Body.

Work one single crochet into the first two stitches, then work one single crochet invisible decrease into the next two stitches. 

Repeat this pattern six times total (18 stitches).

Work one single crochet into the first stitch, then work one  single crochet invisible decrease into the next two stitches. 

Repeat this pattern six times total (12 stitches). 

Finish stuffing the Body.

Work one single crochet invisible decrease into the first two stitches. 

Repeat this six times total (6 stitches).

Join with a slip stitch to first stitch. Cut the yarn, thread through the stitches, and pull tight. 

Weave in the ends.

Work six single crochet in a magic ring (6 stitches).

Work two single crochet in each stitch around (12 stitches).

Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch, and cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. 

TIP – If desired, you can add Nostrils using a straight stitch before sewing onto the Body.

Work four single crochet in a magic ring (4 stitches).

Work one single crochet in the first stitch, then work two single crochet in the second stitch.

Repeat this pattern two times total (6 stitches).

Work one single crochet in the first two stitches, then work two single crochet in the third stitch.

Repeat this pattern two times total (8 stitches).

Work one single crochet in the first three stitches, then work two single crochet in the fourth stitch.

Repeat this pattern two times total (10 stitches).

Work one single crochet in the first four stitches, then work two single crochet in the fifth stitch.

Repeat this pattern two times total (12 stitches).

Join with a slip stitch to first stitch, and cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.  

NOTE – Do not stuff the Ear. Fold it flat with increases along the fold.

Repeat steps 3.1 to 3.6 to make a second Ear. 

Work six single crochet in a magic ring (6 stitches). 

Single crochet in each stitch around for four rows (6 stitches).

Join with a slip stitch to first stitch, and cut the yarn leaving a tail for sewing. 

NOTE – Do not stuff the Leg. 

Repeat steps 4.1 to 4.3 three more times to make four legs in total.

Make a slip knot. Chain ten. 

Work three single crochet in the second chain from the hook, then work three single crochet in each remaining chain.

Cut the yarn and pull it through. Adjust the tail so it forms a cute little curly-que.

Row counts are given for suggested appendage placement, but feel free to have fun and experiment a little!

Using a darning needle, sew the Nose onto the Body between the Eyes.

Sew an Ear (folded flat) onto the top of the Body between rows three and seven, making sure to keep them centered and even. Sew through both halves of the Ear at once.

Repeat to attach the second Ear onto the opposite side.

With the Leg folded flat, sew it onto the Body between rows twelve and thirteen (see picture for positioning).  Sew through both halves of the Leg at the same time.

Repeat for the other front Leg onto the opposite side.

With the Leg folded flat, sew it onto the lower part of the Body (see picture for an idea of where to sew), between rows sixteen and eighteen. Sew through both halves of the Leg at the same time.

Repeat for the second Leg onto the opposite side.

Sew the Tail onto the center back of the Body, , between rows sixteen and seventeen.

Your Piglet is finished!