Piglet knitting pattern - baby toy pig to love

I know how much you love to be kept updated with the latest creations by Claire Garland (Dot Pebbles Knits) so I didn’t want you to miss this lovable piglet knitting pattern. It’s brand new to Claire’s shop and is already a best seller. With its expressive little face, perked up ears and inquisitive snout, it’s not hard to see why.

piglet knitting pattern by claire garland aka dot pebbles knits - the cutest baby pig to knit get your pattern now!

If you’re a knitter and have someone who loves cute baby pigs, this one’s definitely for you (and them)!

It’s knitted on two needles, joining as you go and with minimal seaming.

Piglet knitting pattern at a glance

Designer: Claire Garland (Dot Pebbles Knits)
Construction: Knitted on two straight needles, joining as you go, with minimal seaming
Main yarns: Drops Alpaca and Drops Kid-Silk
Contrast yarn: Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight
Needles: 3.5mm / US 4 straight knitting needles
Finished size: Approximately 11.2cm / 4.5in tall and 18cm / 7in long

The piglet knitting pattern is available to buy on Etsy here, and includes lots of ‘how to’ images to help you along your way. If you’d like yours to resemble this one made by Claire herself, her yarn recommendations are below.

What you’ll need to make the Piglet knitting pattern

Yarn A: Drops Alpaca in pink (main body colour), shade 9033 Strawberry Cream

Yarn B: Drops Kid-Silk in white (main body colour), shade 38 Chalk

Yarn C: Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight in pink (nose & hooves), shade 101

Knitting needles: Pair of 3.50mm / US size 4 straight knitting needles

Gauge: 7.5 stitches x 10 rows over 2.5cm / 1in with 3.50mm / US size 4 knitting needles and yarn AB

Extras: Pair of 7mm (or 7.5mm) brown or black Toy Safety Eyes with plastic (or metal washer)-type backs; lockable-style stitch markers in various colours (see Page 2); small coin-sized piece of dark or mid-brown felt for the inside of the knitted snout.