Product Description
This is a pattern for an adorable piggie hat (based on our amigurumi pattern: Clive the Pig).
This pattern contains directions for 4 sizes, ranging from child to adult. This pattern uses mostly single crochet, plus some double crochet.
In addition to a yarn and hook, you will need a tapestry needle to complete this pattern.
As always, our pdfs contain progress photos, and technical assistance.
Piggie Hat Crochet Pattern Summary
What Is Being Made
The Piggie Hat is a charming crocheted animal hat designed to fit both children and adults. This playful project creates a pig-themed hat that combines a light pink main body with hot pink accents and black and white details for facial features, resulting in an adorable finished garment suitable for casual wear or costume purposes.
Craft and Primary Technique
This project uses crochet as its primary construction method. The pattern is classified as beginner level, making it an excellent choice for those new to crochet or looking for a quick, straightforward project. The design was created in December 2008 and is authored by Stacey Trock.
Stitches Used
The Piggie Hat employs fundamental crochet stitches that form the foundation of most crocheted projects:
- Chain (ch) – Used to create the foundation and base loops for the pattern
- Single Crochet (sc) – A basic short stitch used throughout the construction
- Double Crochet (dc) – A taller stitch that adds texture and structure
- Chain Together (ch tog) – A joining technique for connecting sections
A notable technique featured in this pattern is stitching into the back loop, which creates distinctive ridges on the right side of the fabric. Unless otherwise directed in the pattern instructions, all stitches worked in the round are stitched into the back loop only, rather than under both loops as in standard crochet.
Materials and Yarn Requirements
The Piggie Hat requires minimal yardage, making it an economical project:
- Yarn Weight: Worsted weight yarn
- Total Yardage: Less than 220 yards total (requiring less than one skein of each color)
- Yarn Composition: The sample uses 100% wool worsted weight (Ella Rae Classic brand), though any worsted weight yarn is suitable, including acrylic options such as Red Heart
- Color Requirements:
- MC (Main Color) – Light pink (Ella Rae Classic color #54)
- SC (Secondary Color) – Hot pink (Ella Rae Classic color #57)
- AC1 (Accent Color 1) – Black (Ella Rae Classic color #32)
- AC2 (Accent Color 2) – White (Ella Rae Classic color #01)
- Tools: Size H crochet hook and a tapestry needle for finishing
The flexibility in yarn fiber content allows crafters to choose between natural wool or synthetic acrylic based on preference, budget, and care requirements.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Wendi Gratz |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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