Meet Strawberry Picnic Pig – a soft pink amigurumi pig dressed in a cream A-line strawberry dress, a straw-style sun hat sprinkled with little strawberries, bright red sandals, and holding a tiny picnic basket and a jar of strawberry jam.
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Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – magic ring
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- BLO – back loop only
- FLO – front loop only
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- R – round/row
All pieces are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
Materials
- DK / light worsted weight yarn in:
- Light pink (pig body, ears, snout, arms, legs)
- Cream or off-white (dress, hat base, jam jar lid “fabric”)
- Straw/tan (basket and hat brim if you prefer more contrast)
- Red (strawberries, sandals, jam, gingham check)
- Green (strawberry leaves)
- Small amount black (embroidered nostrils if desired)
- 2.25–2.5 mm crochet hook, or size to obtain a firm fabric
- Safety eyes: 8 mm black
- Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
- Tapestry needle for sewing and embroidery
- Pins, scissors, stitch markers
Finished Size & Gauge
Gauge is not crucial, but your stitches should be firm so stuffing doesn’t show through.
With DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, the finished pig is about 18–20 cm (7–8″) tall from feet to top of head (hat adds a little extra height).
Construction Overview
Strawberry Picnic Pig is made from separate pieces:
- Pig – legs, body, head (worked together), arms, snout, ears, and a small tail.
- Outfit – simple cream dress, red sandals, and a wide-brim straw-style hat decorated with strawberries.
- Accessories – tiny basket, strawberry appliqués, and a crocheted jam jar with a gingham-style lid.
The dress, hat, shoes, and accessories are removable if you prefer, or you can secure them with a few stitches for extra stability.
Pig – Legs, Body & Head (worked bottom up)
Legs (make 2 – pink)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
R4–5: sc around (18) – shape the foot
R6: (4 sc, dec) around (15)
R7: (3 sc, dec) around (12)
R8–13: sc around (12) – leg tube
Stuff the foot and lower leg firmly. Fasten off the first leg only.
Crochet the second leg in the same way but do not fasten off; continue to the body.
Join Legs & Body (pink)
R1 (join): From the second leg, ch 3, join with sc to any st on the first leg, sc around remaining 11 sts of first leg, sc in each of 3 ch, then sc around remaining 12 sts of second leg (30). Adjust if needed so you have 30 sts in total.
R2: sc around (30)
R3: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
R4–7: sc around (36) – belly
R8: (4 sc, dec) around (30)
R9: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
R10: (2 sc, dec) around (18) – narrowing to neck
Stuff body firmly as you go.
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Head (continue – pink)
R11: (sc, inc) around (27)
R12: (2 sc, inc) around (36)
R13: (5 sc, inc) around (42)
R14–18: sc around (42)
Place safety eyes between R16 and R17, spaced about 6–7 stitches apart.
R19: (5 sc, dec) around (36)
R20: (4 sc, dec) around (30)
R21: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
R22: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
R23: (sc, dec) around (12)
R24: dec around (6)
Fasten off, close opening neatly, and weave in end. Finish stuffing firmly so the head holds a rounded, slightly wider shape than the body.
Arms (make 2 – pink)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) around (9)
R3–4: sc around (9) – hand
R5: (sc, dec) around (6)
R6–13: sc around (6) – slim arm
Stuff lightly, mainly at the hand. Flatten the top opening and sc across 3 sts to close. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Snout
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) around (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) around (12)
R4–5: sc around (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly.
Position the snout centered between the eyes, a little lower. Sew in place, shaping it into a soft oval. Embroider two small vertical nostrils using the same pink or a slightly darker pink (or black if you like strong contrast).
Ears (make 2 – pink)
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: (sc, inc) around (6)
R3: (2 sc, inc) around (8)
R4: (3 sc, inc) around (10)
R5–7: sc around (10)
Fasten off, leaving a tail. Lightly pinch the base of each ear to form a soft fold and stitch across the base once to hold the gentle flop. Do not stuff.
Sew ears on the top sides of the head, angled out slightly and tipped forward, matching the photo look.
Tail
R1: 5 sc in MR (5)
R2–4: sc around (5)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Very lightly stuff or leave unstuffed for a curl. Sew centered on the lower back.
Dress – Cream Strawberry Sundress
Dress is worked top-down in joined rounds so it slides on from the feet.
Using cream yarn:
Yoke
R1: Ch 28, join with sl st to form a ring (be careful not to twist). (28)
R2: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st (28)
R3: ch 1, (6 sc, inc) around 4 times (32)
R4: ch 1, sc around, join (32)
Separate Armholes & Begin Skirt
R5: ch 1, sc in first 5 sts, ch 4, skip next 6 sts (armhole), sc 10, ch 4, skip 6, sc last 5 sts, join (28 body sts).
R6: ch 1, sc in each sc and in each ch around (28)
R7: ch 1, (3 sc, inc) around 7 times (35)
R8: ch 1, (4 sc, inc) around 7 times (42)
R9–13: ch 1, sc around, join (42)
Hem Edge
R14 (FLO): skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st repeat around to create soft scallops. Fasten off and weave in end.
Sleeve Edges
To roll the sleeve cuffs slightly, add a simple edging:
Attach cream yarn at the center underside of one armhole.
Row: ch 1, sc evenly around the armhole opening (about 12–14 sc), join with sl st, fasten off.
Repeat on the other arm.
Strawberry Appliqué for Dress
Use red.
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: (sc, inc) around (6)
R3: (2 sc, inc) around (8)
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew. Shape into a triangle by pulling slightly at the bottom point.
Leaves (green): attach green at the top, ch 3, sl st in same st; move to next st, repeat 2–3 times to create little leafy bumps.
Sew the strawberry centered on the chest of the dress. Add a few tiny dark seed stitches if desired.
Sandals – Red (make 2)
R1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch; continue along other side of chain, 4 sc, 2 sc in last ch (13).
R2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20).
R3: sc around (20).
R4 (BLO): sc around (20).
R5: sc 6, (dec) 4 times, sc to end (16).
R6: sc around (16), sl st to join.
First strap: join yarn at outer side of shoe near ankle, ch 10, sl st to opposite side to create front strap.
Second strap: join yarn one row higher, ch 10, sl st to other side.
Weave in ends. Sandals should sit snugly on the foot with two visible red bands, heel open.
Straw-Style Hat with Strawberries
Use cream or straw/tan for the hat body.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
R7–9: sc around (36) – sides of the hat
Brim:
R10 (FLO): (5 sc, inc) around (42)
R11: (6 sc, inc) around (48)
R12: sc around (48)
Fasten off and weave in ends. Slightly roll the brim downward with your fingers to match the soft sun-hat look.
Strawberry Motifs on Hat (make 2–3)
Work as for dress strawberry but slightly smaller:
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: (sc, inc) around (6) – stop here for tiny berries.
Add tiny green leaf clusters on top with the same method. Sew them spaced around the crown of the hat.
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Picnic Basket
Use straw/tan.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
R4: sc around (18)
R5 (BLO): sc around (18) – turning for the sides
R6–7: sc around (18)
Fasten off and weave in end.
Rim: attach yarn in any st of R7, FLO: (sc, ch 1) around, join with sl st. Fasten off.
Handle: ch 14, sew each end to opposite sides of basket opening so that it arches nicely.
Jam Jar with Gingham Lid
Jar body (red):
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
R4–6: sc around (18)
Fasten off and stuff firmly; close the top slightly by weaving through last round without pulling completely shut – leave a flat top.
Lid “fabric” (cream):
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
Fasten off, place this flat circle on top of the jar, and sew around the edge with cream, creating a slight overhang like a fabric cover.
Gingham ties (red): with red yarn, embroider a few short straight stitches in a cross pattern on the lid and add a tiny band around the “neck” of the jar.
The jar can be lightly sewn to one of the pig’s hands so it looks like she is holding it securely.
Assembly
- Attach Arms
- Sew arms to the sides of the body at about neck level, just below the head, slightly angled forward so the pig can hold the basket and jar.
- Attach Ears
- Sew ears to the top of the head as described earlier, making sure they mirror each other and tilt slightly outward before curling in at the tips.
- Attach Tail
- Sew tail onto the lower back, allowing it to curl slightly to one side.
- Dress & Shoes
- Slip the dress over the pig from the feet up.
- Adjust the armholes so the shoulders sit neatly and the hem falls just above the feet.
- Put the sandals onto the feet, making sure both red straps show clearly on the front.
- Hat & Accessories
- Place the hat low on the head, just above the eyes. You can secure it with a few stitches on each side if this will be a display doll or a gift for a small child.
- Position the basket in one hand with the handle looped over the arm.
- Stitch the jam jar to the other hand so it stands upright, just like in the picture.
Finishing Touches
- Add a hint of blush on the cheeks using soft pastel, blush powder, or a couple of tiny embroidered circles with pale pink yarn.
- Make sure the snout is centered and slightly protruding; adjust stuffing if needed to keep the face round and sweet.
- If you’d like, crochet one or two extra strawberries to tuck inside the basket for an even cuter picnic story.
Your Strawberry Picnic Pig is now ready for a sunny afternoon in the garden, sitting on a checkered blanket with her basket and jam jar. This little pig is perfect for spring and summer décor, gifts, or as a star of your next crochet photo shoot.
