These cute Piggy Toys are simple knitted pigs worked flat in DK yarn, with soft rounded bodies, little legs, pointed ears and curly tails.
The design is straightforward and playful, making it a nice choice if you want a classic knitted pig without lots of complicated clothing or decorative shaping.
A lovely finishing touch is the addition of fabric pads on the feet and ears, which gives the finished piggies a little extra character.
Quick Pattern Information
- Pattern: Piggy Toys
- Project: Knitted pig toys
- Yarn Weight: DK
- Construction: Knitted flat
- Needle Type: Straight needles
- Features: Curly tail, fabric foot pads and ear pads
- Tail: Crocheted or made from plaited yarn
- Get the free pattern: Piggy pattern
What Makes These Piggies Special?
These are charmingly simple pigs.
The head and body flow together into one main knitted piece, while the legs and ears are added separately. That keeps the construction relatively uncomplicated while still creating a recognisable little pig shape.
The fabric details on the feet and ears add a handmade, patchwork-style touch that makes them feel a little different from plain knitted toys.
A Pig Knitting Pattern for Straight Needles
The piggies are worked flat, so they are a good option if you prefer straight needles to knitting small toys in the round.
There is some sewing and stuffing involved afterwards, but the knitting itself uses familiar stocking-stitch shaping.
Tail Options
The original design uses a crocheted chain for the tail, but it also suggests making the tail from plaited yarn if you would rather avoid crochet.
That makes the pattern more accessible if you knit but don’t crochet.
Yarn Used
The original piggies are made in DK yarn, with a small amount of darker yarn used for the facial details.
A smooth DK yarn works well for this kind of toy because it keeps the shaping neat and makes the embroidered face easy to place.
Knitting Bee Pattern Notes
Best feature: The fabric pads on the ears and feet add a sweet decorative finish.
Best for: Knitters looking for a straightforward flat-knit pig toy.
Construction: Worked on straight needles.
Yarn: DK.
Style: Simple, soft and traditional.
Tail: Can be crocheted or made from plaited yarn.
Consider before choosing it: There is still sewing and assembly involved, so if you prefer almost seamless toy knitting, another pig may suit you better.
Is This Pig Pattern Right for You?
Choose this pattern if you want a simple knitted pig on straight needles without lots of clothing or elaborate accessories.
It is also a good choice if you enjoy adding small fabric details to knitted toys.
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