Keychain Pig / Brelok Świnka

Keychain Pig by Martuland Handmade

What Is Being Made

This is a small crocheted pig keychain, also known as a Brelok Świnka, measuring 12 cm in size. The finished piece is a three-dimensional amigurumi-style toy designed to be attached to keys or bags as a decorative accessory. The pig features a round head with attached ears and safety eyes, creating a charming miniature animal figure.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project uses crochet as the primary crafting method. The design is classified as a beginner-level pattern, making it suitable for those new to crochet who have basic familiarity with fundamental stitches and techniques. The pattern employs standard amigurumi construction methods, which involve creating small stuffed pieces that are then assembled together.

Stitches and Crochet Techniques Used

The Keychain Pig pattern utilizes the following essential crochet stitches and techniques:

• Magic Ring (MR) – Used to start the head piece in a closed circle, a common amigurumi foundation method
• Chain (ch) – Creates the foundation and turning chains throughout the pattern
• Single Crochet (sc) – The primary stitch used for building the body, head, and ears
• Increase (inc) – Performed by working 2 single crochets in one stitch to expand the piece during shaping
• Decrease (dec) – Accomplished by crocheting 2 stitches together to reduce stitch count and shape the form
• Slip Stitch (slst) – Used for joining rounds seamlessly
• Back Loop Only (BLO) – A technique that creates texture by working through only the back loop of stitches

Materials Required

The Keychain Pig pattern calls for specific materials to complete the project:

• Yarn: YarnArt Jeans Crochet in size 2.5, worked in pink color for the main body, ears, and head
• Safety Eyes: Two 10mm safety eyes for the pig's face, attached between rows 9 and 10, positioned 4-5 stitches apart
• Fiber Fill: Polyester fiberfill used to stuff the head and create a three-dimensional shape
• Crochet Hook: An appropriate size hook to work with YarnArt Jeans Crochet 2.5 yarn (specific hook size not stated in pattern)

Pattern Structure and Assembly

The design is constructed in separate pieces that are then joined together. The pattern includes two identical ears created in pink yarn, followed by the main head piece. The ears are crocheted directly into the head during construction at row 6, integrating them seamlessly into the overall form. The head is worked in continuous rounds using increases to expand the piece to maximum width, then decreases to close and shape it. Stuffing is added during the final rows before closing off completely.

Finished Details

The completed keychain measures 12 cm, making it a compact accessory suitable for attaching to keys or bags. The safety eyes are positioned strategically on the face to give the pig character and expression. The use of YarnArt Jeans Crochet yarn provides a soft, durable finish appropriate for a frequently-handled accessory.