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GRANNY PIG
ABBREVIATIONS
ch - chain
sp - space
sl st - slip stitch
sc - Single Crochet
dc - Double Crochet
BLO - Back Loop Only
FLO - Front Loop Only
Rnd - Round
sk - skip
st(s) - Stich(es)
inc - Increase
dec - Decrease
YO - Yarn Over
* -- work instructions following * as many more times as
specified in addition to first time.
Single Crochet Decrease - Insert
hook into next st, YO, draw up a loop, insert hook into next st, YO,
draw up a loop, YO, draw through remaining loops on hook
Double Crochet Decrease - YO, insert
hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw hook through two of
the loops on hook, YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop,
YO, draw hook through two of the loops on hook, YO, draw through
remaining loops on hook
Markers - Markers are used to specify
where a round begins and ends. Use a small piece of contrasting
yarn or a small safety pin placed in the stitch before the first stitch
of each round. Move the marker as you go.
Back or Front Loop Only - Work only in
stitches marked by arrows below:
MATERIAL LIST
Worsted Weight Yarn in the Following:
Pink - 5 ounces
White - 3 ounces
Blue - 3 ounces
Crochet hook Size G
Tapestry needle
12 mm animal eyes
1 Pair doll wire rim doll glasses
BODY
Warning:
Choking hazard due to small parts. If you are making this item for a
child under the age of 3 years please embroider facial features and
eliminate the glasses.
Rnd 1) WIth Pink
yarn, ch 2, work 6 sc in second ch from hook, join to first sc with a sl
st, DO NOT TURN (6 sc)
Rnd 2) 2 sc in next sc and in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3) 2 sc in each sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 4) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (36 sc)
Rnd 5-6) Sc in each sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 7) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (54 sc)
Rnd 8) sc in each sc around (54 sc)
Rnd 9) *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (72 sc)
Rnd 10) working in BLO sc around (72 sc)
Rnd 11) sc in each sc around (72 sc)
Rnd 12) *sc in next 4 sc, dec; repeat from * around (60 sc)
Rnd 13-40) sc in each sc around (60 sc)
Rnd 41) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (40 sc)
Rnd 42) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (30 sc)
NECK
Rnd 43) *sc in
next sc, dec; repeat from * around (20 sc)
Rnd 44) sc in each sc around (20 sc) firmly stuff body
HEAD
Rnd 45) *sc in
next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (30 sc)
Rnd 46) *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (40 sc)
Rnd 47) *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (50 sc)
Rnd 48) *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (60 sc)
Rnd 49-62) sc in each sc around (60 sc) NOTE: Insert eyes between rows 57 and 58 leaving
5 sc between each eye
Rnd 63) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (40 sc)
Rnd 64) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (30 sc)
Rnd 65) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around, firmly stuff neck and head
Rnd 66) Dec around (10 sc) stuff more if necessary
Rnd 67) Dec around (5 sc); finish off leaving an long length for sewing; sew top of head
closed; secure ends; clip end
ARMS (make
2)
Rnd 1) With Pink
yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; join to first sc with sl st (6
sc)
Rnd 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3) sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 4) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (18 sc)
Rnd 5-6) sc in each sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 7) *sc in next 4sc, dec; repeat from * around (15 sc)
Rnd 8) *sc in next 3 sc, dec; repeat from * around (12 sc)
Rnd 9) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (9 sc)
Rnd 10) 2 sc in each sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 11-23) sc in each sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 24-25) sc in next 9 sts, sl st in next 9 sts
Rnd 26) sc in next 9 sts, sl st in next st; finish off leaving a long length for sewing,
stuff firmly; attach to sides of body using photograph as a reference
EARS (make
2)
Row 1) With Pink
yarn, ch 10, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across; ch 1 turn
(9 sc)
Row 2) sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn (9 sc)
Row 3) sc in each sc across, DO NOT CH, turn (9 sc)
Row 4) dec, sc in next 5 sc, dec, turn (7 sc)
Row 5) dec, sc in next 3 sc, dec, turn (5 sc)
Row 6) dec, sc in next sc, dec, turn (3 sc)
Row 7) dec, sc in next sc, turn (2 sc)
Row 8) dec (1 sc); turn; sl st evenly along all 3 edges of ear; finish off leaving a long
length for sewing; attach to head using photograph as a reference; ears
should naturally curve forward, if they don’t form them to slightly curl
and lay flat forward
SNOUT
Rnd 1) With Pink
yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, join with a sl st to first sc,
DO NOT TURN (6 sc)
Rnd 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (18 sc)
Rnd 4) *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (24 sc)
Rnd 5) in BLO sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 6-7) sc around, sl st in next sc; finish off leaving a long length for sewing,
lightly stuff and sew to head using photograph as a reference, embroider
nostril and mouth details on snout using photograph as a reference
HAT
Rnd 1) With Blue
yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, join to first with sl st, DO
NOT TURN
Rnd 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (18 sc)
Rnd 4) *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (24 sc)
Rnd 5) *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (30 sc)
Rnd 6) *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (36 sc)
Rnd 7) *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (42 sc)
Rnd 8) *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (48 sc)
Rnd 9) in BLO, sc around (48 sc)
Rnd 10-12) sc in each sc around (48 sc)
Rnd 13) In FLO, sc around (48 sc)
Rnd 14) 2 sc in each sc around (96 sc)
Rnd 15) sc in each sc around (96 sc)
Rnd 16) sc in each sc around, sl st in next sc, finish off, weave in loose ends. Attach to
head.
DRESS
Skirt
Row 1)With White
yarn, ch 48, dc in third ch from hook and in each remaining ch across;
ch 3 turn (47 dc)
Row 2) 2 dc in each dc across; ch 3 turn (94 dc)
Row 3-11) dc in each dc across; ch 3 turn (94 dc)
Row 12) dc in each dc across to last; yo; ins hook into last dc; yo; draw through once; yo;
draw though 2 loops on hook (2 loops remain on hook at this point); wrap
new color on hook; yo; draw through last 2 loops on hook (color change
made); ch 1 turn
Row 13) sc in eac dc across; finish off; weave in loose ends.
Bib
Row 1) With Blue
yarn and working in free loops of foundation row, join yarn in 15th free loop with a sl st, ch 3, dc in next 18 loops, ch 3 turn (19 dc)
Row 2-6) Dc in each dc across, ch 3 turn (19 dc)
Row 7) First shoulder strap: Dc in next 2 dc, ch 3 turn (3 dc)
Row 8-15) Dc in each dc across, ch 3 turn (3 dc)
Row 16) Dc in each dc across, finish off leaving an 18” length for sewing
Second shoulder
strap:
Row 1) With Blue
yarn, join with a sl st in the 3rd dc from end of bib, ch 3,
dc in next 2 dc, ch 3 turn (3 dc)
Row 2-9) Dc in each dc across, ch 3 turn (3 dc)
Row 10) Dc in each dc across, finish off leaving an 18” length for sewing
Pockets (make 2)
Row 1) With Blue
yarn, ch 11, sc in second chain from hook and in each ch across, ch 1
turn (10 sc)
Row 2-5) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn (10 sc)
Row 6) Sc in each sc across, do not ch, turn (10 sc)
Row 7) Dec, sc in next 6 sc, dec, turn (8 sc)
Row 8) Dec, sc in next 4 sc, dec, turn (6 sc), finish off leaving a long length for
sewing.
Dress Finishing
With White yarn
fold dress in half to match back skirt seams. Using tapestry needle sew
back seam closed. Sew shoulder straps to top of back of skirt, do not
criss cross. Sew pockets to front of skirt using photograph as a
reference.
Warning: Choking hazard due to small
parts. If you are making this item for a child under the age of 3 years
please embroider facial features and eliminate the glasses.
Every effort has been made to ensure
the accuracy of these instructions. We cannot be responsible for human
error, differences in individual stitching techniques or typographical
errors.
Copyright 2001
C.L. Halvorson |
