Meet the “Little Tailor” Pig, a charming seamstress character who celebrates the art of handmade crafts. This adorable pink piggy is the perfect companion for anyone who loves sewing, quilting, or embroidery. She features a soft pink body and a sweet face with a classic snout. Her outfit is a tribute to the crafting world: a stunning skirt made of miniature colorful Granny Squares reminiscent of vintage wool quilts, paired with a cozy plain off-white sweater. She wears comfortable dark pink mules on her feet and ties her look together with a floral-style headscarf.

No tailor is ready without her tools: she holds a large, squishy tomato-red pin cushion and keeps her trusty grey scissors and a spool of thread close by. This pattern is rich in detail, offering a wonderful opportunity to practice joining motifs and creating miniature 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 same stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• Cluster – group of 3 dc (for granny square)
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in: Pink (skin), Off-White/Cream (sweater), Dark Pink/Magenta (shoes), Red (tomato), Green (tomato leaves), Grey (scissors), Beige (spool).
• Scrap yarns for Granny Squares: Yellow, Teal, Pink, Cream, etc.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts and small accessories)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• 10mm Black Safety Eyes
• Black embroidery thread (eyebrows)
• Embroidery thread in various colors (for floral details on scarf)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, pins, scissors
• A small piece of cardboard (optional) for shoe soles

Gauge & Finished Size

Using the recommended materials, the seated pig measures approximately 26 cm (10 inches) tall. The gauge for the head and body should be tight to ensure durability. The skirt motifs should be worked with consistent tension so they join evenly.

Head

Use Pink yarn and 2.5 mm 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 10–20: 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 10 sts apart. Stuff head firmly. FO, leaving a long tail.

Snout

Use Pink yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 6, start in 2nd ch. 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Rotate: 3 sc, inc (12)
• Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) repeat around (27)
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around (27) – Creates the flat front edge
• Rnd 5–6: sc around (27)

FO. Sew to the center of the face slightly below eyes. Stuff lightly before closing. Embroider two vertical nostrils with darker 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 6–8: sc around (18)
• Rnd 9: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (15)
• Rnd 10: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (12)

Flatten the ear. Fold the top point down slightly to create the “folded” look and sew the fold in place. Sew ears to the sides of the head.

Legs & Body

Legs (Make 2)

Use Pink yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4–5: sc around (18)
• Rnd 6: (7 sc, dec) repeat twice (16)
• Rnd 7–18: sc around (16)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Don’t cut yarn on second leg. Ch 4, join to first leg.

Body

Continue with Pink yarn.

• Rnd 19: 16 sc on first leg, 4 sc on chain, 16 sc on second leg, 4 sc on other side (40)
• Rnd 20: (9 sc, inc) repeat 4 times (44)
• Rnd 21–28: sc around (44)
• Rnd 29: (9 sc, dec) repeat 4 times (40)
• Rnd 30–31: sc around (40)
• Rnd 32: (8 sc, dec) repeat 4 times (36)
• Rnd 33–34: sc around (36)
• Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 36: sc around (30)
• Rnd 37: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 38: sc around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to neck.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Pink yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 3–15: sc around (9)

Stuff lightly. Pinch closed and sc across. Sew to shoulders.

Outfit

Off-White Sweater

Use Off-White yarn and 3.0 mm hook. Worked flat or round.

• Row 1: Ch 34 (check fit around neck/shoulders). Sc in 2nd ch and across (33).
• Row 2: (2 sc, inc) repeat across (44).
• Row 3: (Armholes) 6 sc, ch 6, skip 8, 16 sc, ch 6, skip 8, 6 sc.
• Row 4: sc across all sts and chains (40).
• Row 5–10: hdc across (40) to create a slightly thicker texture.
• Row 11: sc across. FO. Sew back seam leaving top open for head or use buttons.
• Sleeves: Join yarn to armhole. Work 10 rounds of sc. FO.

Granny Square Skirt

This is the centerpiece. Use 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm hook and various scrap colors (Yellow centers, Teal/Blue middles, Pink/Red borders).

Mini Granny Square (Make 6 or 7 to fit around waist):

• Rnd 1 (Yellow): MR, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) x 3. Sl st to top of ch 3. FO.
• Rnd 2 (Teal/Blue): Join in any ch-1 space. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in same space (corner). *In next space: 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc*. Repeat around. FO.
• Rnd 3 (Pink/Red): Join in corner space. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in same space. 3 dc in space between corners. Corner (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc). Repeat around. FO.

Assembly:

• Sew the squares together side-by-side to form a ring.
• Waistband: Attach Off-White yarn to the top edge of the ring. Work 2-3 rounds of sc, decreasing evenly in the first round until it fits the pig’s waist snugly.
• Hem: Attach Off-White yarn to the bottom edge. *Sc in one st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st (shell), skip 1 st*. Repeat around for a scalloped lace edge.

Dark Pink Mules (Shoes)

Use Dark Pink yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 7, start in 2nd ch. 5 sc, 3 sc in last. Rotate: 4 sc, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20).
• Rnd 3: BLO sc around (20).
• Rnd 4–5: sc around (20).
• Rnd 6: 6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc (16).
• Row 7 (Heel flap – optional for mule look or just finish here): Sl st in next 2 sts, turn. Skip 1, sc 10, sl st.

FO. Slide onto feet.

Babushka Scarf

Use Cream/White yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 4, in 1st ch work: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc. Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st. In ch-2 space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc. 3 dc in last st. Turn.
• Row 3–6: Continue increasing as a standard granny triangle until it covers the head.
• Edging: Sc evenly around the triangle.
• Details: Use embroidery floss to stitch small pink and red flowers with green leaves directly onto the crochet fabric to mimic the floral print.

Accessories

Tomato Pin Cushion

Use Red yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• 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 6–10: sc around (30)
• Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
• Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
• Stuff firmly.
• Rnd 13: dec around (6). FO, leaving a very long tail.

Sculpting: Thread the long tail onto a needle. Insert through the center hole to the bottom and back up to the top, pulling tight to create indentations. Repeat 5-6 times evenly around to create the tomato segments.
Leaf Top: Green yarn. MR, (ch 4, sl st back down chain, sl st into MR) repeat 5 times. Sew to top of tomato.

Scissors

Use Grey yarn.

• Handles (Make 2): Ch 6, sl st to first ch to form ring. Sc 10 into ring. FO.
• Blades (Make 2): Ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, dc, dc. FO.
• Sew one blade to one handle. Sew the two pieces together at the pivot point with a small “X” in black yarn.

Spool of Thread

Use Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: BLO sc around. Rnd 3-5: sc around. Rnd 6: BLO dec around. Stuff. Close.
• Wrap pink yarn around the center to simulate thread. Leave a tail hanging.

Assembly

1. Dress the pig: Put on the sweater first, then pull up the granny square skirt.
2. Put the mules on the feet.
3. Tie the Babushka scarf under the chin.
4. Tack the Scissors and Spool to the skirt or hang them from the waist with a chain cord.
5. Stitch the Tomato Pin Cushion to the hands so she is holding it securely. Insert a few sewing pins into the cushion for realism (be careful if this is a toy for a child).

Your Little Tailor Pig is ready to craft! This pattern honors the tradition of handmade arts with every stitch.