Welcome to this enchanting project featuring a sweet piglet inspired by the elegance of a blooming water lily. This design showcases a lovable character dressed in a skirt constructed from layers of soft pink petals, topped with a refreshing green leaf cape. The scene is completed with a whimsical, oversized lotus leaf umbrella and a tiny frog prince companion wearing a golden crown. This project is perfect for crocheters who love storytelling through their craft and want to create a standout piece for their collection.

Before you begin, it is helpful to gather all your supplies. For this project, a soft cotton-acrylic blend works best to give the petals definition and the doll a cuddly texture. If you need to restock, you can buy yarn and ergonomic crochet hooks from online retailers like Amazon to get the specific shades of lotus pink and leaf green required. The estimated cost to make this doll is approximately $20 in materials. Once finished, a detailed amigurumi set like this can have a selling price of $75 to $100 on handmade marketplaces, reflecting the intricate details of the flower petals and accessories.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Materials & Tools

• Yarn (Sport Weight or DK):
  • Light Pink (Piglet skin)
  • Soft Pink (Dress/Petals)
  • Darker Pink (Shoes/Flower details)
  • Leaf Green (Cape and Umbrella)
  • Frog Green (Tiny Frog)
  • Golden Yellow (Crown)
  • White (Flower center)
• Crochet Hooks: 2.5 mm (for the doll and frog) and 3.0 mm (for the umbrella leaf).
• Safety Eyes: 10mm for the piglet, 4mm for the frog.
• Craft Wire: Approx. 2mm thick for the umbrella stem.
• Fiberfill Stuffing.
• Tapestry Needle, Stitch Markers, Pins.
• Glue (optional): For securing the crown or eyes on the tiny frog.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain
• sc: Single Crochet
• hdc: Half Double Crochet
• dc: Double Crochet
• tr: Treble Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• FLO: Front Loop Only
• st(s): Stitch(es)

Part 1: The Piglet

Head

Use Light Pink yarn. Work in a continuous spiral.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around (12)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)
4. R4: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
5. R5: (sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)
6. R6: (sc 4, inc) x 6 (36)
7. R7: (sc 5, inc) x 6 (42)
8. R8: (sc 6, inc) x 6 (48)
9. R9: (sc 7, inc) x 6 (54)
10. R10-R19: sc in each st around (54) – 10 rounds
11. R20: (sc 7, dec) x 6 (48)
12. R21: (sc 6, dec) x 6 (42)
13. Insert safety eyes between R16 and R17, approximately 9 stitches apart.
14. R22: (sc 5, dec) x 6 (36)
15. R23: (sc 4, dec) x 6 (30)
16. Stuff the head firmly.
17. R24: (sc 3, dec) x 6 (24)
18. R25: (sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)
19. R26: (sc 1, dec) x 6 (12)
20. R27: dec x 6 (6)
21. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Snout

Use Light Pink yarn.

1. R1: Ch 5, start in 2nd ch from hook. Sc 3, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to other side, sc 2, inc (10)
2. R2: inc, sc 2, inc x 3, sc 2, inc x 2 (16)
3. R3: sc in each st around (16)
4. R4: sc in each st around (16)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly and sew to the center of the face, slightly below the eyes. Embroider nostrils with darker pink yarn.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Light Pink yarn.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
2. R2: (sc 2, inc) x 2 (8)
3. R3: (sc 3, inc) x 2 (10)
4. R4: (sc 4, inc) x 2 (12)
5. R5: (sc 5, inc) x 2 (14)
6. R6: (sc 6, inc) x 2 (16)
7. R7-R8: sc in each st around (16)
8. Flatten the ear and fold it slightly at the base. Sew to the top sides of the head (around R7-R9).

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Legs & Body

Start with Darker Pink (Shoes).

1. R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around (12)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around (18)
5. R5-R6: sc in each st around (18)
6. R7: sc 5, dec x 4, sc 5 (14)
7. Change to Light Pink (Skin).
8. R8: BLO sc in each st around (14)
9. R9-R14: sc in each st around (14)
10. Fasten off first leg. Make second leg, do not cut yarn.
11. R15 (Join): Ch 3, join to first leg with sc. Sc 14 around leg 1, sc 3 on chain, sc 14 around leg 2, sc 3 on chain (34)
12. R16: (sc 16, inc) x 2 (36)
13. R17-R20: sc in each st around (36)
14. Change to Soft Pink (Dress Body).
15. R21: sc in each st around (36)
16. R22: BLO sc in each st around (36) (We will attach the skirt here later)
17. R23-R25: sc in each st around (36)
18. R26: (sc 4, dec) x 6 (30)
19. R27-R28: sc in each st around (30)
20. R29: (sc 3, dec) x 6 (24)
21. R30: sc in each st around (24)
22. R31: (sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)
23. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff the body firmly.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Light Pink yarn.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
2. R2: (sc 2, inc) x 2 (8)
3. R3-R10: sc in each st around (8)
4. Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sew to the body at R30.

Part 2: The Water Lily Outfit

Petal Skirt

This skirt is made of overlapping petals. Attach Soft Pink yarn to the FLO of R22 on the body.

1. Layer 1 (Base): Ch 2, dc inc in each st around (72). Join.
2. Petals (Make 8-10 separate petals and sew them on, or work directly):

   It is cleaner to make individual petals and sew them in two layers for the “blooming” effect.

   Large Petal Pattern: Ch 7.

   R1: Sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc 2, hdc, sc, ch 1, turn. work on other side: sc, hdc, dc 2, hdc, sc.

   R2: Sc around the shape, placing (sc, ch 2, sc) at the top point to make it sharp.

3. Make about 12 petals. Sew a row of 6 petals around the waist (pointing down). Sew a second layer of 6 petals underneath the first layer, staggered, so they peek out like a real flower.

Leaf Cape (Collar)

Use Leaf Green yarn.

1. R1: Ch 20 (measure neck circumference), sl st to form a ring.
2. R2: (Sc, hdc, dc, tr, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in one st? No, let’s make leaves.

   Correct Pattern: *Ch 6, start 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc, dc 2, hdc. Skip 1 st on the neck chain, sl st in next.* Repeat around. This creates a collar of small leaves.

3. Fasten off and place around the piglet’s neck.

Shoes Straps

Use Darker Pink. Attach yarn to the BLO of R8 on legs. Ch 4 to cross over the foot, sl st to the other side. Repeat to make a crisscross ballet slipper look.

Part 3: Accessories

Giant Lotus Leaf Umbrella

Use Leaf Green yarn.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around (12)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)
4. R4: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
5. R5: (sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)
6. R6: (sc 4, inc) x 6 (36)
7. R7: (sc 5, inc) x 6 (42)
8. R8: (sc 6, inc) x 6 (48)
9. R9: (sc 7, inc) x 6 (54)
10. R10 (Wavy Edge): (sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc) all in next 3 stitches. Repeat around to create the wavy edge of a lily pad.
11. Veins: Surface crochet or embroider lines from the center to the edges using a lighter green or the same green yarn.
12. Stem: Take the craft wire (approx 15cm). Coat it in glue and wrap tight with green yarn. Insert one end into the center of the leaf and secure. Bend the handle at the bottom.

Water Lily Hair Clip

Use Soft Pink and White.

1. Center: Yellow/White yarn. MR, 5 sc.
2. Petals: (Ch 4, sl st back down, sl st in next sc) x 5.
3. Outer Petals (Pink): Behind the white petals, work (Ch 5, sl st back down, sl st in next st).
4. Sew this small flower to the piglet’s head near the ear.

Tiny Frog Prince

Use Frog Green yarn. Work delicately.

1. Body: MR, 6 sc.

   R2: inc around (12).

   R3-R5: sc around (12).

   R6: dec around (6). Stuff very lightly and close.

2. Legs: Chain 3, sl st back. Sew 2 to bottom front, 2 to bottom back.
3. Eyes: Use tiny 4mm eyes or French knots with black yarn.
4. Crown: Use Golden Yellow. Ch 8, join to ring. Sc in each st. (Ch 2, sl st in next) around for points. Sew to frog’s head.

Final Assembly

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Ensure the skirt petals are arranged nicely to resemble a blooming water lily.
3. Place the leaf cape around the neck.
4. Bend the umbrella handle and hook it onto the piglet’s arm or secure it with a stitch.
5. Place the tiny Frog Prince on the piglet’s open hand (you may need a small dab of glue or a stitch to keep him balanced).

Your Water Lily Piglet and her Frog Prince are now ready for a fairytale adventure! This set makes a stunning display piece or a precious gift for a loved one.