Pig Toy With Dress Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Garter , Lace

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Val Pierce's cuddly pig pattern is worked in stocking stitch with basic shaping.

Designed by our expert toy maker Val Pierce, Olive features some lovely details, including knitted trotters and a curly tail. She's worked in stocking stitch with basic shaping. The dress has a more complex chevron pattern, but it's not as scary as it looks – it's simply a combination of increases and decreases. Embroider the face carefully to create a cute expression.

What do I need?

Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK, shade 439 Little Bud, shade 260 Summer Lime, one 50g ball of each, oddments of bright pink and black
Needles: 4mm
Safety toy stuffing
Buttons: small, pink, two
Butterfly motif
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers

Sizing

27cm from base to head when seated

Top knit tip

The skirt part of Olive's green dress features a design based on a traditional feather and fan pattern. This is made up of groups of decreases followed by groups of increases to create that undulating chevron effect. When knitting Row 1 of the pattern, pay close attention to the brackets which show the sets of instructions to be repeated.

Meet the designer

Designer Val Pierce is best known for her adorable toy patterns. If you loved making our pig, then why not make Ella Elephant next? You can find even more toy designs from Val Pierce here.

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