Our lovely piggy features a soft, blush pink complexion and a friendly, rounded face. She is dressed in a meticulously detailed traditional Dutch folk costume. Her outfit includes a stunning floor-length skirt in a deep, rich navy blue, paired with a structured black corset-style bodice featuring lace-up detailing. Over this, she wears a pristine white apron with a delicate lace trim, perfect for keeping her dress clean while tending to the garden.

Her head is adorned with the iconic white Dutch Bonnet (or hulst), characterized by its winged, pointed sides. On her feet, she wears rustic brown clogs, known as klompen, essential for walking in the fields. She carries a vibrant red tulip, the symbol of her homeland, and is accompanied by a tiny, spotted black and white dairy cow companion. This pattern is a joy for intermediate crocheters who love cultural costumes and intricate miniatures.

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 Blush Pink (Pig Body)
• DK weight yarn in Navy Blue (Skirt)
• DK weight yarn in Black (Corset Bodice)
• DK weight yarn in White (Apron, Bonnet, Cow, Socks/Legs)
• DK weight yarn in Wood Brown (Clogs)
• DK weight yarn in Red and Green (Tulip)
• DK weight yarn in Black (Cow spots)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Pig)
• Pair of 4mm beads (Cow eyes)
• Pink embroidery thread (Nostrils)
• White embroidery thread (Corset laces)
• Craft wire (for Tulip stem)
• 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 cm (11 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable, allowing for dress-up play. The accessories are miniature scale.

Construction Overview

The pig is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first and joined to form the body. The head is round with a sewn-on snout. The costume is the highlight: the dress mimics the layered look of a skirt and bodice. The apron is a separate piece tied at the waist. The Dutch bonnet requires shaping to achieve the “winged” look. The clogs are shaped to look like wooden shoes. The accessories—tulip and mini cow—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts (Pig)

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 10–21: 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 16 and 17, spaced about 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 6. Oval start: sc 4, 3 sc in last, sc 3, inc (12).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, 3 inc, sc 3, 2 inc (18).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (18).
• Rnd 4–5: sc around (18).

FO. Sew to face between the eyes. Stuff lightly. Embroider two vertical nostrils with darker 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 sides of head. Fold the tip down slightly.

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 8–20: 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 21: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (38).
• Rnd 22: (inc, 18 sc) repeat twice (40).
• Rnd 23–30: sc around (40). (Tummy).
• Rnd 31: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (36).
• Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 36–37: sc around (30).
• Rnd 38: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 39: sc around (24).
• Rnd 40: (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 3–15: sc around (12).

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Dutch Folk Wardrobe

Traditional Dress (Skirt & Corset)

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

• Waist: Start with Navy Blue. Ch 40 (check fit). Join. sc around (40).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (4 sc, inc) around (48).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 3: (5 sc, inc) around (56).
• Rnd 4: (6 sc, inc) around (64).
• Rnd 5–20: dc around (64). (Work until it hits the ankles).
• Rnd 21: (sc, ch 1, skip 1) around for hem. FO.
• Corset Bodice: Join Black yarn to the unworked loops of the waist foundation chain (or front loops if preferred).
  Row 1: sc 18 centered on the front. Turn.
  Row 2–7: sc across (18).
• Straps: Ch 20 from top corners. Cross in back and sew to waistband.
• Details: Use White embroidery thread to stitch criss-cross “laces” on the front of the black bodice.

Lace-Trimmed Apron

Use White yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 14. sc across (13).
• Row 2–12: sc across.
• Lace Edge: Work along the sides and bottom: *(sc, ch 3, dc in same st, skip 1, sc)* repeat around.
• Waist Ties: Ch 40, sc across top of apron, Ch 40. Tie at the back.

Dutch Bonnet (Hulst)

Use White yarn. This hat has a specific structure.

• Back Circle: MR 6 sc. Inc to 12, 18, 24, 30. (Flat circle for back of head).
• Side Panels: Work on 20 stitches only (leaving neck open).
  Row 1–6: sc back and forth on these 20 sts.
• The Wings (Points):
  Row 7: sc 5, hdc 5, dc 5, tr 5. Turn.
  Row 8: tr 5, dc 5, hdc 5, sc 5.
  Row 9: sc across evenly to smooth the edge.
• Stiffening: You may need to starch the “wings” to make them stand up, or crochet tightly. Crochet a border of sc around the entire hat. Add ties if needed.

Wooden Clogs (Klompen)

Use Wood Brown yarn. Make 2.

• Rnd 1: Ch 8. Oval start: sc 6, 3 sc in last, sc 5, inc (16).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 5, 3 inc, sc 5, 2 inc (22).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (22). (Sole edge).
• Rnd 4–5: sc around.
• Rnd 6: sc 7, 4 dec, sc 7 (18).
• Rnd 7: sc 7, 2 dec, sc 7 (16).
• Rnd 8: sc around. FO.
• Shape the toe to be slightly pointy and boxy like a clog.

Dutch Accessories

Red Tulip

Use Red and Green yarn.

• Flower (Red): MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. sc 2 rounds.
  Rnd 5: *sc 1, ch 2, dc, ch 2, sc* in same st (Petal). Repeat 2 more times. (3 petals).
  Make a second layer of 3 petals and sew inside, staggered.
• Stem (Green): Wrap a piece of wire with green yarn. Glue flower to top.
• Leaf (Green): Ch 10. sc, hdc, dc 5, hdc, sc. Sew to stem.

Mini Cow Companion

Use White and Black yarn.

• Body (White): MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18. sc 5 rounds. dec to 12, dec to 6. Stuff. Close.
• Head (White): MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. Sew to body.
• Legs (White): Ch 3, sc 2. Make 4. Sew to body.
• Spots (Black): Embroider random black patches on the body.
• Horns/Ears: Tiny stitches in beige/black.

Assembly

1. Dress the pig in the Blue and Black Dress.
2. Tie the White Apron over the skirt.
3. Place the Dutch Bonnet on her head, ensuring the points flare out.
4. Put the Brown Clogs on her feet.
5. Stitch the Red Tulip to one hand.
6. Place the Mini Cow by her side.

Your Dutch Tulip Piggy is ready for the flower parade! Tot ziens!