Free Crochet Piggy Keychain Pattern for Fun Accessories

Materials and Uses

Materials You Need:

• Yarn/Thread: Pink or desired color yarn for the body. The tutor uses yarn suitable for a 2.5 mm hook.

• Hook: A crochet hook, typically 2.5 mm.

• Tools: Fiberfill stuffing, a tapestry needle, and scissors.

• Embellishment: Small black plastic eyes (around 3mm) or black thread for embroidery.

• Adhesive: Silicone glue (hot or liquid) for the snout and tail.

• Optional: Pink blush/makeup and a keychain ring.

Uses:

• You create a small, portable pig doll.

• The finished item serves as a perfect keychain, a souvenir, or a gift.

• You can utilize the pig as a decorative element for gift wrapping or party favors.

• By changing the yarn thickness, you make a larger decorative piece.

Tutor's Suggestions:

• Stitch Count: Count your stitches carefully at the end of every round, especially after the bobble stitch round, to ensure you maintain the correct stitch count and the round is perfectly round.

• Stuffing: Fill the body firmly and consistently, ensuring you reach all corners, especially as the opening narrows. Use a tool like a chopstick to help push the stuffing into the tight spaces.

• Snout Attachment: When gluing the snout, flatten it slightly before it dries completely. This achieves a natural, slightly-oval pig nose shape rather than a perfect circle.

• Part Presentation: Always position and present all small parts (eyes, snout, ears) on the body before gluing or sewing them to confirm their placement and symmetry.

Easy Crochet Piggy Keychain Pattern That Sparks Joy

The Crochet Piggy Keychain Pattern transforms simple yarn into a delightful keepsake, offering a relaxing and rewarding experience as each stitch forms a tiny work of art.

Its portable size allows it to travel with you everywhere, while its soft texture invites gentle handling. Beyond being a cute accessory, this little piggy doubles as a collectible, a whimsical charm for decor, or a thoughtful gift that carries a personal touch and brings a smile to anyone’s face.

With its expressive features, tiny ears, and charming snout, the Crochet Piggy Keychain Pattern provides opportunities for customization through colors, yarn textures, and small decorative details.

Level of Difficulty:

This project is at an Intermediate difficulty level. While it primarily uses simple stitches, you must master the Popcorn/Bobble Stitch and the careful assembly of small, distinct pieces like the snout, ears, and tail.

Special Features and Difficulty

Special Features:

• Popcorn/Bobble Legs: You utilize a 4-Double Crochet (DC) Popcorn/Bobble Stitch to create the pig's four legs in a single round. This gives the feet a distinct, three-dimensional texture that protrudes neatly from the body.

• Spiral Tail: You crochet a flat, slip-stitch tail that you twist into a spiral and secure with glue, accurately mimicking a pig's coiled tail.

• Protruding Snout: You crochet a small, separate circle for the snout and glue it onto the face, giving the pig its characteristic 3D nose.

• Continuous Body: You crochet the body and head as one piece, avoiding the need for later attachment.

Suitable for both beginners and experienced crocheters, it is easy to follow yet allows room for creative flair. More than just a keychain, this pattern offers a heartwarming miniature companion that spreads joy, personality, and a dash of handmade magic wherever it goes.

Conclusion

You have successfully completed the adorable Mini Pig Keychain! This miniature amigurumi project features charming, detailed legs, a cute spiral tail, and a sweet face, resulting in a delightful, handmade accessory.

Final Tip

To make the tail's spiral shape permanent, apply a thin, even coat of silicone glue along the entire length of the slip-stitched chain. Immediately coil the tail around your finger and hold it for a minute. The glue hardens the yarn, ensuring the tail maintains its playful curl.