Hug Me Pig Lovey – Free Crochet Pattern

Have you been looking for the perfect crochet pattern to work up for your next baby shower? This cute pig lovey crochet pattern is a great addition to any nursery!

This free crochet lovey pattern is beginner-friendly, including photo tutorials and detailed instructions. This pig lovey pattern pairs perfectly with my amigurumi pig free crochet pattern.

I would classify this crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Hug Me Pig Lovey

Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
PUFF = puff stitch

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

PUFF = [Yarn over, insert hook into designated st and draw up a loop] 3 times (7 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through all loops on hook, ch 1.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. For the animal pieces, use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces, with the exception of the ears, are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• Head and arms require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled.  
• All tutorial photos referenced in this document are available at the end of this pattern, or in sequential order in the full-color, formatted PDF that was included with your purchase. 

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Head

Using color A (shown as light pink):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts. (18 sts)

Using color B (shown as pink):

R4: Working in the back loops only, 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional time. 2 SC in next st. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1 SC in each of the next 14 sts around. (30 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front sides of the face. The 14 sts between the two st markers indicate the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R7 and R8, with 6 sts between. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photo.

R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R11-12: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R13: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R14: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R16: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill head with stuffing.

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R19: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Ears (make 2)

Using color B (shown as pink):

R1: Ch 2, SC in second ch from hook. (1 st)

R2: Ch 1, turn, 2 SC in next st. (2 sts)

R3: Ch 1, turn, 2 SC in each st. (4 sts)

R4-5: Ch 1, turn, 1 SC in each st across. (4 sts)

Do not fasten off.

Edging: Ch 1, work 5 SC along the side of the ear to the tip. Ch 1, work 5 SC along the other side of the ear back to the base and the beginning of R5.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

Using color C (shown as brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: Working in the back loops only, 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Using color B (shown as pink):

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R7-10: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R11: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Blanket

Using 5.0mm (H) hook:

Using color D (shown as green):

Ch 6, join with a sl st to form a ring.

R1: Working in the ring, ch 3 (counts as DC), 2 DC, [ch 2, 3 DC] 3 times, ch 2. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3. (12 DC sts and 4 corner ch-2 spaces)

R2: Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC in next 2 sts to first ch-2 space, *[2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch-2 space (corner made), DC in each st to next ch-2 space**; rep from * to ** 3 times, [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch-2 space (corner made). Join with a sl st to top of ch 3. (28 DC sts and 4 corner ch-2 spaces)

R3: Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC in each st to first ch 2 space, *[1 DC, PUFF, ch 2, PUFF, 1 DC] in ch-2 space (corner made), DC in each st to next ch-2 space**; rep from * to ** 3 times, [1 DC, PUFF, ch 2, PUFF, 1 DC] in ch-2 space (corner made), DC in each st to beginning. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3.

R4: Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC in each st to first PUFF st, *2 DC in PUFF, [PUFF, ch 2, PUFF] in ch-2 space (corner made), 2 DC in PUFF, DC in each st to next PUFF**; rep from * to ** 3 times, 2 DC in PUFF, [PUFF, ch 2, PUFF] in ch-2 space (corner made), 2 DC in PUFF, DC in each st to beginning. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3.

R5-6: Repeat R4.

Using color C (shown as brown):

R7: Repeat R4.

Using color D (shown as green):

R8: Repeat R4.

Using color C (shown as brown):

R9-10: Repeat R4.

Using color D (shown as green):

R11: Repeat R4.

R12: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), SC in same st, SC in each st to first ch-2 space, *[2 SC, ch 1, 2 SC] in ch-2 space (corner made), SC in each st to next ch-2 space**; rep from * to ** 3 times, [2 SC, ch 1, 2 SC] in ch-2 space (corner made), SC in each st to beginning. Join with a sl st to top of first SC.

Cut yarn and fasten off. Weave in ends.

Assembling & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Using color A (shown as pink), embroider lines for the nostrils on the snout, over about 2-3 sts tall, between R1-2 of the head.

Attach ears to the top of the head, with about 5 sts between each, at R13-14, with the ends turned forward to R12, creating the curved appearance. Fold the tip of each ear downwards; the top edges should curve inwards.  

Attach head to R1 of the blanket, with the snout facing the same direction as a corner. Be sure to sew through only the top stitches of the blanket in order to keep the underside’s clean appearance.

Attach arms to each side of the head by sewing to the bottom of the head/where the blanket meets the head.

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Tips & Tricks

• Use pins to hold the pieces to your pig lovey in place while you sew. This keeps the pieces from moving around to ensure proper placement.
• For more amigurumi tips and tricks, be sure to check out this post of amigurumi tips.

Alterations

• If you would like to use a yarn other than worsted weight yarn for this pig lovey crochet pattern, simply adjust your hook size accordingly. There is no need to make any further adjustments to the pattern itself.
• If you would like to make the blanket of your pig lovey crochet pattern larger, just add on additional rows to the blanket, before finishing off with the row of SC (R12 of the pattern).

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