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Folk Art Pig Face Pillow Crochet Free Pattern

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Introduction

This Folk Art Pig Face Pillow is a cheerful, decorative cushion that brings a little handmade charm to any sofa, chair, or child's bed. It is written for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with single crochet, simple increases, and working in the round, but the steps are clear enough for a confident beginner to follow. The smooth navy cotton base makes a calm backdrop for the white embroidered folk flowers, and the white blanket-stitched edge frames the whole face like a picture. The finished pillow is flat, soft, and lightweight, with a smooth single crochet texture that feels gentle and looks crisp and tidy.

Materials Needed

Yarn: DK weight, 100% cotton, 50 g / 125 yd per skein. Navy (A): 2 skeins (about 250 yd). White (B): 1 skein (about 125 yd).
Hook: 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook.
Notions: tapestry needle, embroidery needle, stitch marker, scissors, small amount of fiberfill stuffing.
Finished size: approximately 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter.

Abbreviations

ch – chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on the hook.
sc – single crochet: insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
inc – increase: work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch.
st(s) – stitch(es).
rnd – round: one complete circle of stitches worked in a spiral.
MR – magic ring: an adjustable loop used to start a circle with no hole in the center.
[ ] x6 – repeat the instructions inside the brackets six times.

Gauge

20 stitches and 20 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. To check it, crochet a small flat swatch in single crochet and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if your stitches are larger or smaller than this.

Tips Before You Start

Use a stitch marker at the start of each round so you never lose your place in the long spiral.
Keep your tension even and slightly firm so the two circles stay flat and do not ruffle.
Work the embroidery before you join the front and back, while the front is still flat and easy to handle.
Stuff only lightly so the pillow stays flat and the embroidered face keeps its shape.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Front (Navy A)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts).
Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts).
Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts).
Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts).
Rnd 9: [7 sc, inc] x6 (54 sts).
Rnd 10: [8 sc, inc] x6 (60 sts).
Rnd 11: [9 sc, inc] x6 (66 sts).
Rnd 12: [10 sc, inc] x6 (72 sts).
Rnd 13: [11 sc, inc] x6 (78 sts).
Rnd 14: [12 sc, inc] x6 (84 sts).
Rnd 15: [13 sc, inc] x6 (90 sts).
Rnd 16: [14 sc, inc] x6 (96 sts).
Rnd 17: [15 sc, inc] x6 (102 sts).
Rnd 18: [16 sc, inc] x6 (108 sts).
Rnd 19: [17 sc, inc] x6 (114 sts).
Rnd 20: [18 sc, inc] x6 (120 sts).
Rnd 21: sc in each st around (120 sts). Fasten off.

Back (Navy A)

Work exactly as for the Front, Rnds 1–21 (120 sts). Do not fasten off.

Ears (make 2, Navy A)

Row 1: Ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook (2 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc in each st across (4 sts).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, [sc, inc] x2 (6 sts).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, [2 sc, inc] x2 (8 sts).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, [3 sc, inc] x2 (10 sts).
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, [4 sc, inc] x2 (12 sts).
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, [5 sc, inc] x2 (14 sts).
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, [6 sc, inc] x2 (16 sts).
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, [7 sc, inc] x2 (18 sts).
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, [8 sc, inc] x2 (20 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Snout (Navy A)

Embroidery (White B)

Using white yarn and the embroidery needle, work folk flower motifs on the Front. Make 5-petal flowers about 1 inch in diameter, scattered evenly over the face: each flower is 5 straight stitches for the petals with a French knot in the center. Add small leaves and vines as desired.

Border and Joining (White B)

Place the Front and Back together with wrong sides facing. Using white yarn, work blanket stitch around the entire edge, inserting the hook through both layers. Work three-quarters of the way around, leaving a 4-inch opening. Stuff lightly with fiberfill, then continue the blanket stitch to close the opening. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Sew the Ears to the top of the Front, about 2 inches apart, with the straight edge of each ear aligned to the pillow edge. Sew the Snout to the center of the Front. Weave in all ends neatly on the wrong side. Lightly steam or damp-block the finished pillow to smooth the circles and settle the embroidery, then let it dry flat.

Pro Tips and Variations

Try a soft blush pink or cream base with contrasting flowers for a different folk palette.
Add a few extra French knots or tiny cross stitches between the flowers to fill the face.
Use a slightly larger hook for a looser, softer pillow, or a smaller hook for a firmer, denser one.

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