There is an undeniable charm to the leisurely pace of a Sunday afternoon stroll, especially when dressed in one’s Sunday best. Allow me to introduce “The Promenade Piggy,” a character who embodies the elegance and refinement of a bygone era. She captures the essence of a Victorian or Edwardian lady taking the air in the park, radiating sophistication with every stitch.

This exquisite amigurumi pig features a soft, blush-pink complexion that gives her a gentle and sweet appearance. She is dressed in a magnificent ivory gown, constructed with multiple tiers of intricate lace crochet that cascade to the floor. The dress is cinched at the waist with a broad, pastel blue satin sash, tied in a luxurious bow at the back. To shield her delicate complexion from the sun, she wears a wide-brimmed straw hat adorned with silk roses. Her accessories are the height of fashion: she carries a delicate lace parasol and a folding fan to keep cool. No promenade is complete without a loyal companion; walking faithfully by her side is a high-society white Poodle, groomed to perfection. This pattern is a delight for advanced beginner to intermediate crocheters who enjoy creating detailed wardrobes and storytelling scenes.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• ch – Chain
• sc – Single Crochet
• hdc – Half Double Crochet
• dc – Double Crochet
• tr – Treble Crochet
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• rnd – Round
• row – Row
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• Shell St – 5 dc in the same stitch.
• Bobble St – (Yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops) x 5 times. Yarn over, pull through all 6 loops.
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Blush Pink (Pig Body)
• DK or Fine weight yarn in Ivory/Cream (Lace Dress, Parasol)
• DK weight yarn in White (Shoes, Poodle)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Straw (Hat)
• Wide Satin Ribbon in Pastel Blue (Waist Sash)
• Small amount of pink/rose fabric or ribbon (Hat flowers)
• Small pearl beads (Shoe details)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• 2.0 mm crochet hook (for delicate lace parts)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Pig)
• Pair of 6mm black safety eyes (Poodle)
• Craft wire or a wooden skewer (Parasol handle)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Cardboard for shoe soles

Gauge & Finished Size

Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds for the pig body so the stuffing does not show. Using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished pig stands approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable, allowing for dress-up play, though the parasol is a delicate prop.

Construction Overview

The pig is constructed in pieces. The head is round with a sewn-on snout. The body is pear-shaped and sturdy. The dress is the showstopper, worked from the neck down using Back Loop Only (BLO) rounds to create foundations for three separate tiers of lace shells. The accessories—parasol, fan, and hat—are detailed miniatures. The poodle is a separate mini-amigurumi utilizing texture stitches to mimic curly fur.

Body Parts

Head

Use Blush Pink yarn and 2.5mm hook.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 10–22: sc around (54) (13 rounds).
• Rnd 23: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 24: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 25: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spaced about 10 stitches apart. The snout will be positioned between them.

• Rnd 26: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 27: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 28: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Snout

Use Blush Pink yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 5. Start 2nd ch from hook: inc, sc 2, 4 sc in last ch. Turn: sc 2, inc (12).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, 2 inc, sc 4, inc (16).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (16). creates the sharp edge.
• Rnd 4–5: sc around (16).

FO. Sew to the face. Stuff lightly. Embroider two vertical nostrils with dark pink thread.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Blush Pink yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (9)
• Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) around (12)
• Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) around (15)
• Rnd 5: (4 sc, inc) around (18)
• Rnd 6–9: sc around (18)
• Rnd 10: (4 sc, dec) around (15)
• Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) around (12)

Flatten and sew to the sides of the head. Fold the top tip down slightly for character.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Blush Pink yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18)
• Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (15)
• Rnd 8–24: sc around (15)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 4, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 25: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (38)
• Rnd 26: (inc, 18 sc) repeat twice (40)
• Rnd 27–32: sc around (40)
• Rnd 33: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 34–36: sc around (36)
• Rnd 37: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 38–40: sc around (30)
• Rnd 41: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 42: sc around (24)
• Rnd 43: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Blush Pink yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–17: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Aristocratic Wardrobe

Ivory Tiered Lace Dress

Use Ivory yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked neck-down.

• Bodice: Ch 28. Join. sc around (28).
• Rnd 2: (inc) around (56).
• Rnd 3 (Armholes): sc 8, ch 6 (skip 12), sc 16, ch 6 (skip 12), sc 8.
• Rnd 4: sc around (44).
• Rnd 5–8: sc around.
• Skirt Foundation:
• Rnd 9: (BLO) (3 sc, inc) around (55). (Tier 1 Base).
• Rnd 10–13: (BLO) sc around (55).
• Rnd 14: (BLO) (4 sc, inc) around (66). (Tier 2 Base).
• Rnd 15–18: (BLO) sc around (66).
• Rnd 19: (BLO) (5 sc, inc) around (77). (Tier 3 Base).
• Rnd 20–22: (BLO) sc around. FO.
• The Lace Tiers: Join yarn to the FLO (Front Loops) of the designated rounds.
  Pattern for all tiers: *Skip 1, Shell St (5 dc) in next, skip 1, sc in next* repeat around.
  Tier 1: Work into FLO of Rnd 9.
  Tier 2: Work into FLO of Rnd 14.
  Tier 3: Work into FLO of Rnd 19.
• Finishing: Wrap the wide Pastel Blue ribbon around the waist and tie a large bow at the back.

Sun Hat

Use Beige/Straw yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30).
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36).
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) around (48).
• Rnd 9–12: sc around (48).
• Rnd 13 (Brim): (FLO) (3 sc, inc) around (60).
• Rnd 14: (4 sc, inc) around (72).
• Rnd 15: (5 sc, inc) around (84).
• Rnd 16: sc around. FO.
• Glue or sew silk roses to the side of the hat.

Pearl Shoes (Make 2)

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 7. Oval start: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, 3 inc, sc 4, 2 inc (20).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (20).
• Rnd 4: sc around (20).
• Rnd 5: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 6: sl st around. FO.
• Sew a small pearl bead to the front top of each shoe.

Promenade Accessories

Lace Parasol

Use Ivory yarn and 2.0mm hook.

• Rnd 1: MR, 12 dc.
• Rnd 2: (inc dc) around (24).
• Rnd 3: *dc, ch 2, dc* in same st, skip 1. Repeat around (V-stitch).
• Rnd 4: *Shell St (5 dc) in ch-2 space, sc in space between V-stitches* repeat around.
• Rnd 5: *sc, ch 3, sc* in each stitch of the shell for a picot edge. FO.
• Assembly: Take a wooden skewer or wire. Wrap it in white yarn or ribbon. Insert through the center of the lace circle. Secure with glue. You can position it open (stiffened with fabric stiffener) or folded down.

Folding Fan

Use Blue or Ivory yarn.

• Row 1: MR, ch 3 (counts as dc), 6 dc in ring. Turn. (Semi-circle).
• Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st. *2 dc in each st* across. Turn.
• Row 3: *dc, ch 1* across. Turn.
• Row 4: *Shell St (5 dc) in ch-space, sc in next ch-space* across. FO.

Poodle Companion

Use White yarn. We use Bobbles for the “groomed” look.

• Head: MR 6 sc. Inc to 12.
  Rnd 3: *Bobble St, sc* around (6 bobbles – fluffy crown).
  Rnd 4: sc around.
  Rnd 5: dec around. Stuff.
• Body: sc 6. Inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. Close.
• Ears (Make 2): Ch 3, Bobble St in 3rd chain. Sew to sides of head.
• Legs (Make 4): Ch 3. Bobble St in 3rd chain (Paws). Sew to body.
• Tail: Ch 4. Bobble St in 4th chain. Sew to back.
• Attach a piece of blue yarn as a leash connecting the Poodle to the Piggy’s hand.

Assembly

1. Dress the pig in the Tiered Lace Dress.
2. Tie the Blue Sash in a big bow at the back.
3. Put on the White Pearl Shoes.
4. Place the Sun Hat on her head.
5. Stitch the Parasol to one hand and the Fan to the other.
6. Position the Poodle by her side, attaching the leash to the pig’s wrist.

Your Promenade Piggy is ready for her high-society stroll! Enjoy the elegance.