Pig in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic - Downloadable PDF

Pig Knitting Pattern in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic by Amanda Berry

This intermediate knitting pattern by designer Amanda Berry guides you through creating an adorable knitted pig toy complete with its own miniature knitted sweater. Designed exclusively for Deramores and available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern is a charming project for knitters who are comfortable working both in the round and flat. The finished pig stands approximately 15cm tall, making it a delightful handmade gift or decorative piece. Please note: this toy is not suitable for children under 3 years of age due to small parts.

About the Designer

Amanda Berry is a specialist in knitted toy design, based in Berkshire, England. A graduate of the London College of Fashion with First Class Honours (2014), Amanda has turned her passion for knitting into a full-time career. Her toy designs have been featured in knitting magazines and she has created patterns for charitable organisations. Her patterns are available through Deramores at deramores.com.

What You Will Make

• A knitted pig toy — a three-dimensional stuffed figure approximately 15cm tall, worked in the round using double-pointed needles
• A miniature sweater — a small garment for the pig, knitted flat on straight needles
• An i-cord tail — a curly pig's tail worked on two double-pointed needles

Yarn and Materials

The pattern uses Deramores Studio DK Acrylic yarn in two colourways:

• Yarn A: Light Pink — 1 x 100g ball (used for the pig's body)
• Yarn B: Blue Haze — 1 x 100g ball (used for the sweater)

Both yarns are DK weight, making them well-suited to the 3.5mm needle size specified in the pattern. Deramores Studio DK Acrylic is a practical choice for toy making, as it is durable, easy to care for, and holds its shape well when stuffed.

Needles and Tools Required

• 3.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs), minimum length 10cm — for knitting the pig in the round (a circular needle suitable for magic loop may be substituted)
• 3.5mm straight needles, minimum length 20cm — for knitting the sweater flat
• Darning or tapestry needle — for seaming and finishing
• Stitch marker — to mark the beginning of rounds
• 50g toy stuffing — to fill the finished pig
• Two 9mm domed black buttons — for the pig's eyes
• Pink embroidery thread — to embroider the nostrils

Tension

The recommended tension is 22 stitches x 28 rows over a 10cm x 10cm square in stockinette stitch on 3.5mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is particularly important in toy knitting, as it ensures the finished piece reaches the intended size and that the fabric is tight enough to contain the toy stuffing without gaps showing through.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This pattern is rated intermediate, meaning it is best suited to knitters who are already comfortable with basic knitting skills and are ready to explore more varied construction methods. The following techniques are used throughout:

• Knitting in the round — the pig's body is worked in the round on double-pointed needles, a technique commonly used in toy and amigurumi-style knitting to create seamless three-dimensional shapes
• Knitting flat (back and forth) — the sweater is worked on straight needles in rows, mimicking traditional garment construction on a miniature scale
• I-cord — the pig's tail is created as an i-cord, a narrow tubular knitted cord made on two double-pointed needles; this technique produces a neat, rounded rope of fabric ideal for