This lovely piglet features a soft peach or blush pink complexion, giving her a warm and gentle appearance. She is costumed for her big performance in a traditional ballet ensemble. Her outfit consists of a fitted pale pink bodice adorned with tiny embroidered roses, transitioning into a spectacular white Tutu. To achieve the airy, ethereal look of a stage costume, the skirt is crocheted using a mesh stitch or fine yarn to mimic layers of tulle. On her head, she wears a delicate silver tiara, signifying her role as the “Prima” dancer.

Her feet are snug in pink ballet slippers with ribbons that lace gracefully up her ankles. She holds a bouquet of roses thrown by her adoring fans and carries a small drawstring bag for her accessories. Accompanying her is a serene white Swan, her partner in the dance and a symbol of grace. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who enjoy creating detailed costumes and character-driven pieces.

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
• Picot – Ch 3, sl st in first ch.
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Peach (Skin)
• DK weight yarn in Pale Pink (Bodice, Shoes)
• DK weight yarn (or fine lace yarn) in White (Tutu Skirt, Swan)
• DK weight yarn in Silver/Grey (Tiara)
• Scrap yarn in Green and Red/Deep Pink (Bouquet)
• Pink Satin Ribbon (approx 3mm width) for shoe ties
• Orange yarn (Swan beak)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (optional for skirt volume)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Pig)
• Pair of 5mm safety eyes (Swan)
• Dark brown embroidery thread (Nostrils)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• A small piece of 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 cm (11 inches) tall. The bodice is integrated into the body, but the skirt is added on. The accessories are removable.

Construction Overview

The pig is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first, starting with the shoes, and joined to form the body. The color changes from shoes to skin to the bodice are integral to the design. The voluminous tutu is crocheted directly onto the body using front loops left during the body construction. The head is round with a sewn-on snout. The swan is a separate miniature figure.

Body Parts

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Pale Pink (Ballet Slippers).

• 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 4–5: sc around.
• Rnd 6: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Change to Peach (Skin).
• Rnd 7: (BLO) sc around (16). (Leave front loops pink to attach ribbon later).
• Rnd 8–20: sc around (16).

Stuff legs 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 21: sc 16 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 16 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (40).
• Rnd 22: (9 sc, inc) repeat around (44).
• Rnd 23–25: sc around (44).
• Change to Pale Pink (Bodice/Leotard).
• Rnd 26: sc around (44).
• Rnd 27: (BLO) sc around (44). (Important: These front loops will be used for the Tutu).
• Rnd 28–32: sc around (44).
• Rnd 33: (9 sc, dec) repeat around (40).
• Rnd 34–35: sc around (40).
• Rnd 36: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 37–38: sc around (36).
• Rnd 39: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 40: sc around (30).
• Rnd 41: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Change to Peach (Skin).
• Rnd 42: (BLO) sc around (24).
• Rnd 43: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff body firmly. Leave a long tail for sewing head.

Head

Use Peach 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: (7 sc, inc) around (54).
• Rnd 10–22: sc around (54). (13 rounds).
• Rnd 23: (7 sc, dec) around (48).
• Rnd 24: (6 sc, dec) around (42).
• Rnd 25: (5 sc, dec) around (36).

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spaced 10 stitches apart.

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

Stuff firmly. FO.

Snout

Use Peach 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).
• Rnd 4–5: sc around (16).

FO. Sew to face. Embroider nostrils.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Peach yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• 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.
• Rnd 10: (4 sc, dec) around (15).
• Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) around (12).

Flatten and sew to sides of head.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Peach yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–15: sc around (12).
• Change to Pale Pink (Sleeves).
• Rnd 16–17: sc around.

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sew to body.

The Ballerina Wardrobe

White Mesh Tutu

Use White yarn. Attach yarn to the Front Loops of Rnd 27 on the body (waist).

• Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st. *2 dc in each st* around (88). Join.
• Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as tr), *2 tr in next st, 1 tr in next* around. (Creating extreme volume).
• Rnd 3 (Mesh Layer): *Ch 4, skip 1, sc in next* repeat around.
• Rnd 4: *Ch 4, sc in next ch-4 loop* repeat around.
• Rnd 5: *Ch 4, sc in next ch-4 loop* repeat around.
• Rnd 6: *Ch 3, sc in next loop* around. FO.
• Use your fingers to fluff and shape the skirt so it stands out like a platter tutu.

Silver Tiara

Use Silver yarn.

• Ch 20 (or length to fit between ears).
• Row 1: sc across.
• Row 2: *sc, Picot (ch 3, sl st in 1st ch), sc, sl st* repeat across.
• FO. Sew onto the head in front of the ears.

Shoe Ribbons

• Cut two lengths of Pink Satin Ribbon (approx 30cm each).
• Thread the ribbon through the front loops of the feet (Rnd 7 of legs).
• Criss-cross the ribbon up the leg and tie a bow at the ankle/calf. Secure with a tiny stitch of thread to hold in place.

Prima Accessories

Rose Bouquet

• Roses (Make 5): With Red/Pink yarn, Ch 10. sc in 2nd ch and across. Roll into a spiral and stitch base.
• Leaves: Green yarn. Ch 6, sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st back down.
• Sew roses and leaves together. Wrap stems (green yarn) together. Stitch to hand.

Drawstring Bag

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 8 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (16).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 4–10: sc around.
• Rnd 11: *sc 2, ch 2, skip 2* around (Eyelets).
• Rnd 12: (3 dc in one st, skip 1, sl st) around for scallop edge. FO.
• Thread a pink yarn string through eyelets.

The White Swan

Use White yarn.

• Body: MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18. sc 5 rounds. dec to 12, dec to 6. Close.
• Neck & Head: Join yarn to front of body. Ch 10.
  Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 8 ch. Sl st to body.
  Head: At the top of the neck, attach yarn. MR 6 sc. sc 2 rounds. dec to close.
• Beak: Orange stitch on face. Black stitch for eyes/mask.
• Wings (Make 2): Ch 6. sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc. Sew to sides of body.

Assembly

1. Sew the Head to the Body securely.
2. Ensure the Tutu is fluffed. You can add a dab of fabric stiffener if you want it very rigid.
3. Attach the Tiara to the head.
4. Lace up the Ballet Slippers with the ribbon.
5. Embroider 3 tiny roses (French knots) on the chest of the pink bodice.
6. Stitch the Bouquet to one hand.
7. Place the Swan and Bag at her feet.

Your Ballerina Piggy is ready for her standing ovation! Bravo!