Create a cute, fun Pig Holding A Knife Keychain Crochet Pattern quickly with this detailed tutorial. With this crochet pattern, you can use it to decorate your home, make keychains or gifts for friends and loved ones.
Pig Holding A Knife Keychain Crochet Pattern
This pattern creates a cute and quirky pig keychain holding a tiny knife. Safety Note: The finished knife will be very small and could be a choking hazard. This keychain is not suitable for young children.
This pattern creates a cute and quirky pig keychain holding a tiny knife. Safety Note: The finished knife will be very small and could be a choking hazard. This keychain is not suitable for young children.
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials:
- Pink crochet yarn (worsted weight)
- Black crochet yarn (worsted weight)
- Small amount of white yarn (worsted weight) – for eyes
- Crochet hook (size suitable for yarn weight)
- Keychain attachment
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle (for sewing)
- Tapestry needle (for embroidery)
- Small amount of brown yarn (worsted weight) – for knife handle (optional)
Abbreviations:
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (two single crochets in one stitch)
- dec – decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- BLO – back loop only
- FLO – front loop only
- MR – magic ring
Pig Body:
- Start with the magic ring. Crochet 6 sc in the ring. Join with a sl st. (6 sc)
- Round 2: Inc in each sc around. Join with a sl st. (12 sc)
- Round 3: Inc in every other sc around. Join with a sl st. (18 sc)
- Rounds 4-8: Crochet 18 sc around in each round. Join with a sl st at the end of each round.
- Round 9: Dec in every other sc around. Join with a sl st. (12 sc)
- Round 10: Dec in each sc around. Join with a sl st and stuff firmly. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Pig Legs (make 4):
- Chain 6.
- Sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook to form a ring.
- Crochet 6 sc around the ring. Join with a sl st. (6 sc)
- Sc in each sc around for 2 rounds. Join with a sl st and fasten off. Stuff lightly and weave in ends.
Pig Ears (make 2):
- Chain 5.
- Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch to the end. (4 sc)
- Chain 3, turn.
- Sl st in the next 2 sc.
- Sc in the turning ch and in each sc to the end. (4 sc)
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Snout:
- With pink yarn, chain 5.
- Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch to the end. (4 sc)
- Stuff lightly.
- Sl st in the first and last sc to close the loop.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Assembly:
- Sew the legs onto the bottom of the body, evenly spaced.
- Sew the ears onto the top of the head, towards the front.
- Sew the snout onto the front of the face, below the eyes.
- Embroider eyes with black yarn. You can use small circles of black felt instead of embroidery if you prefer.
Tiny Knife (Optional):
- With brown yarn (or black if you prefer), chain 3.
- Sc in each ch. (3 sc)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Roll up the crochet to form a blade shape and sew the sides together.
- Attach the tiny knife to the pig’s hand using the sewing tail.
Attaching Keychain:
- Sew the keychain attachment to the top of the pig’s head.
Finishing Touches:
- You can add a curly tail made from a few chains and a slip stitch.
- Feel free to customize the colors and details of your pig!
Enjoy your cute and quirky pig keychain!
