African Flower Pig by Eri Farbstein

African Flower Pig

Crochet
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
3.5 mm (E)
one size
US
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $5.99.

Crochet your own African flower pig! The size of this pig will depend on the size of yarn that you choose to use.

SKILL LEVEL: advanced beginner to intermediate

MATERIALS:

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook
  • Worsted/4/medium yarn (or your choice)
  • Yarn needle
  • Fiber fill, polyester 200g
  • 0.5 inch/1.2cm safety eyes
  • Crochet markers (more than 50)
  • Pipe cleaner 8 inch/20 cm -Knitting mill size 3-3.5 (OPTIONAL)

PDF includes detailed instructions for every step.

Techniques used: MR, hdc, dc, spiked dc

NOTE:
This pattern is created in three steps:
1) Crochet African flower motifs of various sizes
2) Pin and sew motifs together using the detailed diagram provided
3) Add finishing details (tail, nose, ears, and eyes)

YARN:Worsted yarn (100% Superwash merino wool)
BODY COLOR #654 URUGUAY 240yd/220m
FLOWER A #037 LETTUCE 100yd/92m
FLOWER B #027 BOBBY BLUE 100yd/92m
BUD #030 PURPLE MYSTERY 70yd/64m
NOSE #703 ALMOND BLOSSOM 5,4yd/5m