This delightful piglet features a soft blush pink complexion and rosy cheeks that match her sugary theme. She is dressed ready for a fun day at the fair in a spectacular outfit. Her dress features a cream-colored bib-style bodice that transitions into a voluminous, three-tiered skirt in soft pastel shades of Strawberry Pink, Sky Blue, and Lavender—mimicking the layers of spun sugar. To match her playful personality, she wears an oversized pink headband adorned with white polka dots and sporty white high-top sneakers with pink laces.

Her hands are full of fun: she holds a fluffy stick of pink cotton candy and a bouquet of three colorful balloons. Tagging along for the fun is her prize-winning companion, a tiny white Unicorn with a rainbow mane. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who love working with color changes and creating themed accessories.

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
• Bobble St – Used for thumbs or small details.
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Blush Pink (Pig Body)
• DK weight yarn in Cream/Off-White (Bodice)
• DK weight yarn in Pastel Pink, Pastel Blue, Pastel Purple (Skirt Tiers)
• DK weight yarn in Darker Pink (Headband)
• DK weight yarn in White (Sneakers, Unicorn, Polka Dots, Cotton Candy base)
• DK weight yarn in Yellow (Balloon)
• Scrap yarns for Unicorn mane (Rainbow colors)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Pig)
• Pair of 5mm safety eyes (Unicorn)
• Dark pink embroidery thread (Snout, Mouth)
• Craft wire (for Balloons)
• A wooden skewer or lollipop stick (for Cotton Candy)
• A pet slicker brush (to brush the yarn for the Cotton Candy fluff)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Cardboard or plastic canvas (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 26–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable, adding an element of interactive play.

Construction Overview

The pig is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first, starting with the detailed sneakers, and are joined to form the body. The head is round with a distinct snout. The dress is the showstopper, featuring a bodice and three separate ruffle layers attached to the skirt base. The accessories—balloons, cotton candy, and unicorn—are detailed miniatures requiring some craft elements (wire and brushing).

Body Parts (Pig)

Legs with Sneakers (Make 2)

Start with White yarn (Sneaker Sole).

• 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). (Sole edge).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (20).
• Rnd 7: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16). (Forming toe).
• Rnd 8: sc 6, 2 dec, sc 6 (14).
• Rnd 9–11: sc around (14). (High top part).
• Change to Blush Pink (Skin).
• Rnd 12: (BLO) sc around (14).
• Rnd 13–22: sc around (14).

Stuff legs firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg. Laces: Use Pink yarn to embroider criss-cross laces on the front of the white sneaker section.

Body

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

• Rnd 23: sc 14 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 14 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (36).
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 25–30: sc around (42). (Tummy).
• Rnd 31: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (36).
• Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (30).
• Rnd 39: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 40: sc around (24).
• Rnd 41: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Head

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: (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 10–21: sc around (54) (12 rounds).
• Rnd 22: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 23: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 15 and 16, spaced 10 stitches apart.

• Rnd 25: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 26: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 27: (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).
• Rnd 4–5: sc around (16).

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

Ears (Make 2)

Use Blush Pink 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 (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 to give a cute expression.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Blush Pink yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–15: sc around (12).

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Carnival Wardrobe

Cotton Candy Tiered Dress

Use 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down first, then bodice added.

• Waist: Start with Cream yarn. Ch 40 (check fit). Join. sc around (40).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (4 sc, inc) around (48). (Foundation for skirt).
• Skirt Base: Change to a base color (e.g., Pink).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (48). (Tier 1 attachment).
• Rnd 4–6: (BLO) sc around.
• Rnd 7: (BLO) (5 sc, inc) around (56). (Tier 2 attachment).
• Rnd 8–10: (BLO) sc around.
• Rnd 11: (BLO) (6 sc, inc) around (64). (Tier 3 attachment).
• Rnd 12–13: (BLO) sc around. FO.
• The Ruffles (Tiers):
• Top Tier (Pastel Pink): Join yarn to FLO of Rnd 3. *2 dc in next st, dc in next* repeat around. Rnd 2: dc around. FO.
• Middle Tier (Pastel Blue): Join yarn to FLO of Rnd 7. *2 dc in next st, dc in next* repeat around. Rnd 2: dc around. FO.
• Bottom Tier (Pastel Purple): Join yarn to FLO of Rnd 11. *2 dc in next st, dc in next* repeat around. Rnd 2: dc around. FO.
• Bodice (Bib): Join Cream yarn to the front center of the waist.
  Row 1: sc 14. Turn.
  Row 2–6: sc across (14).
• Straps: Ch 20 from top corners of the bib. Cross in back and sew to the waistband. Add a small bow at the back where straps meet if desired.

Polka Dot Headband

Use Darker Pink yarn.

• Band: Ch 60 (measure head). Join. sc around for 6 rounds. FO.
• Bow: Ch 20. Work in sc rows for 10 rows. Pinch center and wrap with yarn. Sew to the band.
• Polka Dots: Use White yarn to embroider French Knots scattered all over the bow and band.

Fairground Accessories

Fluffy Cotton Candy

Use Pink yarn (acrylic works best for brushing).

• Rnd 1: MR 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–8: sc around.
• Rnd 9: dec around (6).
• Insert a wooden stick/skewer into the opening. Glue in place. Close the hole around the stick.
• The Fluff: Take a pet slicker brush (wire brush) and vigorously brush the pink crochet piece. The yarn fibers will pull apart and create a fuzzy, cloud-like texture. Continue brushing until it looks like real cotton candy.

Balloon Bouquet

• Balloons (Make 3: Pink, Blue, Yellow):
  Rnd 1: MR 6 sc.
  Rnd 2: inc around (12).
  Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
  Rnd 4–6: sc around.
  Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) around (12). Stuff.
  Rnd 8: dec around (6).
  Rnd 9: sc around (6). FO.
• Assembly: Insert a piece of craft wire into each balloon. Twist the bottom wires together to form a handle. You can wrap the handle in grey yarn.

Mini Unicorn Companion

Use White yarn.

• Body/Head: MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds (Body). dec to 8 (Neck). inc to 12 (Head). sc 2 rounds. dec to 6. Close.
• Legs: Ch 3, sc 2. Sew 4 legs to body.
• Horn: Gold/Yellow yarn. Ch 3, sl st back. Sew to forehead.
• Mane/Tail: Use scraps of Pink, Blue, Yellow. Attach short strands to the back of the head and rump. Brush them slightly for a fluffy look.

Assembly

1. Dress the pig in the Cotton Candy Dress.
2. Put on the Polka Dot Headband.
3. Stitch the Cotton Candy stick to one hand.
4. Twist the Balloon wires around the other hand or stitch in place.
5. Place the Mini Unicorn by her side.

Your Cotton Candy Piggy is ready for the fair! Have a sweet day.