Hamish the Pig amigurumi crochet pattern

Hamish the Pig Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

What You'll Create

Hamish the Pig is a beginner-friendly amigurumi crochet toy designed by Brambledeen. This adorable stuffed pig stands approximately 25cm tall and makes a charming handmade gift or decorative piece. The finished toy features a soft, cuddly construction perfect for crafters new to amigurumi techniques.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs the continuous rounds method, where stitches are worked in an unbroken spiral rather than joining rounds with slip stitches. The designer has utilized the 'yarn under' technique to create the finished designs, though the pattern is fully compatible with the traditional 'yarn over' technique if preferred—note that using yarn over may result in a slightly larger finished product.

Stitches and Construction

The pattern uses fundamental crochet stitches suitable for beginners. Core abbreviations include slip stitch (slst) and chain (ch), with single crochet (sc) forming the primary fabric base, as indicated by the tension measurement of 14 stitches by 10 rows equaling 5cm over single crochet.

Yarn and Materials

Hamish is worked using Stylecraft Special DK yarn, a 100% acrylic fiber available in 295 metres (322 yards) per 100g ball. The pattern requires one ball each of two colors: Fondant (colour A, shade 1241) and Black (colour B, shade 1002). A 3.50mm crochet hook is used to achieve the specified tension.

Additional Supplies

• Polyester fiberfil stuffing for filling the toy
• 10mm safety eyes for facial features
• Stitch markers to track round progression
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors for cutting yarn

The pattern is written in US crochet terminology and presented as a downloadable PDF format, making it accessible for immediate use once purchased.