Introducing the “Postmistress” Piglet, a heartwarming character dedicated to delivering messages of love and connection. This adorable pink piglet is dressed for her important rounds in a smart long-sleeved shirt with classic red and white stripes, layered under a deep teal pinafore dress. She wears practical black flat shoes and tops her look with a stylish grey newsboy cap. To complete her postal duties, she carries a trusty brown messenger bag and holds a special heart-shaped love letter, with a tiny white dove companion perched nearby to help deliver the mail.

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
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• Sport or DK weight yarn in: Pink (skin), Deep Teal (dress), Red (shirt stripes, heart), White (shirt stripes, envelope, dove), Black (shoes), Grey (hat), Brown (bag).
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing if needed for fit)
• Pair of 8mm or 9mm black safety eyes
• Black embroidery thread (eyebrows, nostrils)
• Small button for the bag
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, pins

Gauge & Finished Size

Using the recommended materials, the Postmistress Piglet stands approximately 25-27 cm (10-11 inches) tall. Work tight stitches for the body to ensure stuffing doesn’t show. The clothes are designed to be removable or worked onto the body as specified.

Head

Use Pink yarn. Work in a continuous spiral.

• 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 10–20: sc around (54)
• Rnd 21: (8 sc, inc) repeat around (60) – Cheek shaping
• Rnd 22–24: sc around (60)
• Rnd 25: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 26: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 27: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 28: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 29: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 30: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 18 and 19, spaced about 9-10 stitches apart. Stuff the head firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Snout

Use 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: BLO sc around (24) – Creates a defined edge
• Rnd 6: sc around (24)

FO, leaving a long tail. Sew the snout to the center of the face, slightly below the eyes. Stuff lightly before closing. Embroider two vertical nostrils with deeper pink or black thread.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Pink yarn.

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

Flatten the ear and sc across the opening to close. Fold the ear slightly in half at the base and sew to the sides of the head (approx Rnd 7-8). They should perk up but flop slightly at the tips.

Legs & Body

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Black yarn (Shoes).

• Rnd 1: Ch 6, start in 2nd ch from hook. 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Rotate to work on other side: 3 sc, inc (12)
• Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
• Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, 4 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc (26)
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around (26)
• Rnd 5–6: sc around (26)
• Rnd 7: 8 sc, 5 dec, 8 sc (21)
• Rnd 8: 7 sc, 3 dec, 8 sc (18)
• Rnd 9: sc around (18)
• Change to Pink yarn (Legs).
• Rnd 10: BLO sc around (18)
• Rnd 11–22: sc around (18)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.
Shoe Strap: Reattach Black yarn to one side of the shoe opening, ch 6, attach to other side with sl st. FO.

Body (Shirt Section)

We will join the legs and start the striped shirt immediately. Alternating colors: Red and White every 2 rounds.

• Join White yarn to the second leg.
• Rnd 23: Ch 3, join to first leg with sc. Sc 18 around leg, sc 3 on ch, sc 18 around leg, sc 3 on ch (42)
• Rnd 24: (White) (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Change to Red.
• Rnd 25–26: sc around (48)
• Change to White.
• Rnd 27–28: sc around (48)
• Change to Red.
• Rnd 29–30: sc around (48)
• Change to White.
• Rnd 31: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 32: sc around (42)
• Change to Red.
• Rnd 33: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 34: sc around (36)
• Change to White.
• Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 36: sc around (30)
• Change to Red.
• Rnd 37: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 38: sc around (24)

Stuff body firmly. FO. Sew head to the neck.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Pink yarn (Hands).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 3–4: sc around (9)
• Change to Red (Sleeve starts).
• Rnd 5: sc around (9)
• Change to White.
• Rnd 6–7: sc around (9)
• Change to Red.
• Rnd 8–9: sc around (9)
• Continue striping every 2 rounds until Rnd 16.

Stuff hand lightly. Flatten top and sc across. Sew to body at Rnd 37.

Clothing

Deep Teal Pinafore Dress

Use Deep Teal yarn. This is worked separately.

• Skirt:
• Rnd 1: Ch 40 (ensure it fits around the piglet’s waist), join with sl st.
• Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc around (80)
• Rnd 3–9: Ch 2, dc around (80). (Adjust length as desired).
• Rnd 10: sc around for a neat hem. FO.
• Bib:
• Attach yarn to the front center of the waistband (Rnd 1 of skirt).
• Row 1: Ch 1, sc 12. Turn.
• Row 2–5: Ch 1, sc 12. Turn.
• FO.
• Straps:
• Attach yarn to top corner of Bib. Ch 20 (measure over shoulder to back waist), sc back down the chain if you want a thicker strap, or just use the chain. Sew to the back of the waistband, crossing them (X shape) at the back.

Put the dress on the piglet.

Grey Newsboy Cap

Use Grey yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 8 sc (8)
• Rnd 2: inc around (16)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (32)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (40)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (56)
• Rnd 8–12: sc around (56) – Crown
• Rnd 13: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Visor/Brim: Work in rows on the front 18 stitches only.
• Row 1: FLO sc 18. Turn.
• Row 2: dec, 14 sc, dec (16). Turn.
• Row 3: dec, 12 sc, dec (14). Turn.
• Row 4: sc across.

FO. Weave in ends. Place cap on head, slightly tilted.

Accessories

Brown Messenger Bag

Use Brown yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch and across (10). Turn.
• Row 2–22: sc across (10). (Long rectangle).

Fold the bottom up (approx 8 rows) to form the pocket. Sew the sides. The remaining fabric is the flap.
Strap: Ch 45. Sew ends to the sides of the bag.
Detail: Sew a small button on the flap/body.

Love Letter Envelope

Use White yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch and across (6). Turn.
• Row 2–5: sc across (6). (Rectangle base).
• Row 6: dec, 2 sc, dec (4). Turn.
• Row 7: dec, dec (2). Turn.
• Row 8: dec (1). FO.

This creates a house shape. Fold the bottom square part up. Fold the triangular flap down. Embroider a small Red Heart on the back (flat side) or seal the flap with a red knot.

Tiny White Dove

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat twice (8)
• Rnd 3–4: sc around (8)
• Rnd 5: (dec, 2 sc) repeat twice (6)
• Rnd 6: dec around (3). FO.
• Wings: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, sc. Sew to sides.
• Embroider a tiny beak with yellow or orange. Sew the bird to the bag or shoulder.

Assembly

1. Dress: Pull the Teal pinafore over the striped body. Secure straps at the back.
2. Hat: Position the Newsboy Cap on the head. You can stuff the crown slightly to keep its shape.
3. Bag: Place the messenger bag cross-body.
4. Letter: Stitch the love letter to one of the hands.
5. Dove: Attach the dove to the bag strap or the piglet’s shoulder.

Your Postmistress Piglet is ready to deliver happiness! Whether she’s bringing good news or just a smile, she’s the perfect companion.