I created Pink Pig in honor of our newly adopted dog. “Pink Piggie” is one of his many nicknames. Also, to pay homage to Susan Conant’s dog lover’s mysteries in which one of the canine characters has a favorite toy called “Pink Piggie”. And DH, DD and I were all born in the Year of the Pig, if you follow Chinese astrology.

Large Pig 7” by 7” (base of feet to tips of ears by tip of tail to end of snout)
Small Pig 5” by 4 1/2” (base of feet to tips of ears by tip of tail to end of snout)

SKILL SET:

Short rows
Garter Stitch
Provisional cast on
I Cord
Simple sewing

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn – Pink or pig color of your choice. Scraps of Black or color desired desired for trim. One large and one small pig used approx 5 oz of one Red Heart Super Saver Worsted Weight skein.
Size 5 US 3.75 mm knitting needles DPN or circular (DPN is good for most of the project due to small scale of pieces)
Size 8 US 5 mm knitting needles, DPN or circular (DPN is good for most of the project due to small scale of pieces)
Size E, H and K crochet hooks
Yarn Needle (optional)
Stuffing or yarn scraps (if creating yarn balls to stuff softie)
Felt, buttons, craft foam, embroidery floss for eyes
Large button for Snout (Large model used 1 1/4” button, small used 7/8” button) extra yarn or embroidery floss