Crochet Tutorial: The Promenade Piggy – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Tutorial: The Promenade Piggy – Free Crochet Pattern

This elegant crochet piggy is designed as a collectible amigurumi doll with a romantic vintage look, complete with a lace dress, wide-brim hat, parasol, fan, and a tiny poodle companion. It is a beautiful choice for makers searching for a handmade nursery gift, heirloom crochet doll, amigurumi animal pattern, or boutique-style crochet decor.

The finished set has the charm of a luxury artisan toy while still being approachable for patient crocheters who enjoy shaping, dressing, and styling every detail. If you love patterns inspired by handmade keepsakes, collectible stuffed animals, cottagecore decor, and giftable crochet figures, this project is especially lovely to make.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern includes instructions for:

  • The standing piggy doll
  • Dress with layered lace skirt
  • Short sleeves and fitted bodice
  • Wide sash and large bow
  • Brimmed hat with flower trim
  • Parasol
  • Hand fan
  • Mary Jane style shoes
  • Tiny poodle with leash

The design is built to match the proportions shown in the image: a large rounded head, compact neck, gently tapered torso, short arms, small feet, and a full layered skirt that widens from the waist down. The hat sits slightly tilted, the parasol rests on the table, and the poodle is made in miniature scale.

Skill Level

Intermediate to advanced. The stitches are standard, but shaping, detailing, layered clothing, accessory construction, and clean assembly require patience.

Materials

  • Light worsted or DK cotton yarn in pale pink for the pig
  • Fine cotton yarn in ivory or cream for dress, hat, shoes, parasol, and poodle
  • Very small amount of pastel blue yarn or 6 mm satin ribbon for sash, bow, hat band, fan trim, and leash accent
  • Small amounts of dusty pink and soft cream yarn for hat flowers
  • 2 black safety eyes, 8 mm to 10 mm
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Floral wire or craft wire for parasol shaft if desired
  • Thin cardboard or plastic sheet for parasol support optional
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors
  • 3.0 mm hook for the pig body
  • 2.5 mm hook for garments and accessories
  • 2.0 mm hook for the mini poodle if you want extra firmness

Suggested Colors

  • Pig body: blush pink
  • Dress, hat, shoes, parasol: warm ivory
  • Sash and bow: powder blue
  • Hat flowers: dusty rose, pale pink, ivory
  • Poodle: ivory or white

Abbreviations

  • MR = magic ring
  • ch = chain
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = 2 sc in same stitch
  • dec = invisible decrease
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • tr = treble crochet
  • BLO = back loop only
  • FLO = front loop only
  • st = stitch
  • sts = stitches
  • rep = repeat

Finished Size

The piggy doll measures approximately 11 to 13 inches tall from shoes to hat crown, depending on yarn and tension. The poodle measures about 2 to 2.75 inches tall. The parasol is scaled to sit from tabletop to piggy hand as shown.

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Gauge and Tension Notes

Use tight amigurumi tension for all stuffed pieces so the filling does not show. The dress, parasol lace, and hat flowers may be worked with slightly softer tension to create drape and a delicate look.

If your doll becomes much taller than expected, reduce your hook size by 0.25 mm to 0.5 mm. If your doll is too stiff or difficult to shape, loosen tension slightly for the outer clothing only.

Head

With pale pink and 3.0 mm hook:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep 6 times. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc rep 6 times. (30)
  6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc rep 6 times. (36)
  7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc rep 6 times. (42)
  8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc rep 6 times. (48)
  9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc rep 6 times. (54)
  10. Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc rep 6 times. (60)
  11. Rnd 11: 9 sc, inc rep 6 times. (66)
  12. Rnd 12: 10 sc, inc rep 6 times. (72)
  13. Rnd 13 to 24: sc around. (72)

Place eyes between Rnds 18 and 19, approximately 10 stitches apart. The eyes should sit wide on the face with a gentle, sweet expression. They must not be too high, because the snout occupies the center of the lower face.

  1. Rnd 25: 10 sc, dec rep 6 times. (66)
  2. Rnd 26: 9 sc, dec rep 6 times. (60)
  3. Rnd 27: 8 sc, dec rep 6 times. (54)
  4. Rnd 28: 7 sc, dec rep 6 times. (48)
  5. Rnd 29: 6 sc, dec rep 6 times. (42)

Stuff firmly, shaping the forehead and cheeks so the head stays round but not overly spherical. The lower face should remain slightly flatter to accept the snout.

  1. Rnd 30: 5 sc, dec rep 6 times. (36)
  2. Rnd 31: 4 sc, dec rep 6 times. (30)
  3. Rnd 32: 3 sc, dec rep 6 times. (24)

Do not close yet if you prefer to attach the neck opening directly. Fasten off with long tail.

Snout

With pale pink:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep 6 times. (24)
  5. Rnd 5 to 7: sc around. (24)
  6. Rnd 8: 2 sc, dec rep 6 times. (18)

Lightly stuff. Embroider two nostrils vertically on the front center using a slightly darker pink or brownish pink thread. Sew the snout centered between the eyes, with the top edge sitting about 2 rounds below the eye line.

When sewing, pull the upper sides inward slightly so the snout becomes softly oval rather than perfectly round. This helps match the image more closely.

Ears

Make 2 in pale pink.

  1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (8)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (8)
  4. Rnd 4: sc, inc rep 4 times. (12)
  5. Rnd 5: sc around. (12)
  6. Rnd 6: 2 sc, inc rep 4 times. (16)
  7. Rnd 7: sc around. (16)

Flatten each ear. Crochet through both layers across the opening with 7 sc, leaving the rest unworked to create a gently cupped shape. Fasten off with tail.

Sew ears slightly lower than the head crown, one peeking from under the hat brim and one more visible at the opposite side. Angle them outward and slightly forward.

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Neck

With pale pink:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3 to 6: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly. Keep the neck short and firm. Fasten off with long tail.

Torso

With pale pink:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep 6 times. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc rep 6 times. (30)
  6. Rnd 6 to 9: sc around. (30)
  7. Rnd 10: 4 sc, inc rep 6 times. (36)
  8. Rnd 11 to 16: sc around. (36)
  9. Rnd 17: 4 sc, dec rep 6 times. (30)
  10. Rnd 18 to 20: sc around. (30)
  11. Rnd 21: 3 sc, dec rep 6 times. (24)
  12. Rnd 22 to 24: sc around. (24)

Stuff firmly but keep the upper torso slim enough that the dress bodice still looks fitted. The lower body should support the skirt and allow the doll to stand when balanced with the shoes and weighted stuffing.

Legs

Make 2. Begin with ivory shoes.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep 6 times. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: sc around. (24)

This creates the rounded shoe base. Flatten slightly front to back so the sole is oval.

  1. Rnd 6: 7 sc, 4 dec, 9 sc. (20)
  2. Rnd 7: 6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc. (16)

Change to pale pink for ankle and leg.

  1. Rnd 8 to 18: sc around. (16)

Stuff foot firmly and leg moderately. For the standing look, insert a little extra stuffing at the ankle. Fasten off first leg. Make second leg but do not fasten off.

Join legs:

  1. Rnd 19: ch 4, join to first leg, 16 sc around first leg, 4 sc across chain, 16 sc around second leg, 4 sc on other side of chain. (40)
  2. Rnd 20: sc around. (40)
  3. Rnd 21: 8 sc, dec rep 4 times. (36)
  4. Rnd 22: sc around. (36)

Continue directly into torso instructions at Torso Rnd 11 if you prefer a one-piece body, or sew assembled legs to the torso base if making separate parts. For the neatest result matching the image, separate legs with a sewn torso works well because the dress covers the join.

Arms

Make 2 in pale pink.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3 to 5: sc around. (12)
  4. Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec rep 2 times. (10)
  5. Rnd 7 to 15: sc around. (10)

Stuff only the lower half. Flatten the top and crochet 5 sc through both layers to close. Fasten off with long tail. Sew arms at the shoulder line, just below the neck. Angle them slightly downward so one hand can hold the fan and the other the parasol handle.

Tail

With pale pink:

  1. Ch 12.
  2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 2 sc in each ch across. (22)

This will curl naturally. Sew centered at lower back, hidden partly under the skirt.

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Dress Bodice

With ivory and 2.5 mm hook. The dress is made separately and sewn or dressed onto the body.

Start from the neckline and work downward.

  1. Rnd 1: Ch 24, join carefully without twisting. (24)
  2. Rnd 2: ch 1, sc around. (24)
  3. Rnd 3: 3 sc, inc rep 6 times. (30)
  4. Rnd 4: sc around. (30)
  5. Rnd 5: 4 sc, inc rep 6 times. (36)
  6. Rnd 6: sc around. (36)

Create arm openings:

  1. Rnd 7: 7 sc, ch 4, skip 4 sts, 14 sc, ch 4, skip 4 sts, 7 sc. (32 body sts plus 8 chain space)
  2. Rnd 8: sc around including chains. (40)
  3. Rnd 9 to 12: sc around. (40)

The bodice should fit snugly around the pig’s upper body. Try it on before continuing. If needed, reduce or add 2 stitches evenly on Rnd 8 for fit.

Short Sleeves

Join ivory yarn to one arm opening.

  1. Rnd 1: 12 sc evenly around opening. (12)
  2. Rnd 2: sc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: ch 1, in each st work hdc. (12)
  4. Rnd 4: ch 1, rep sl st, ch 2 in each st around for a tiny frill.

Repeat for second sleeve. The sleeves should be short, rounded, and delicate, just like the image.

Waist Transition

Continue from bodice lower edge:

  1. Rnd 13: FLO only, 4 sc, inc rep 10 times. (50)
  2. Rnd 14: sc around. (50)
  3. Rnd 15: 4 sc, inc rep 10 times. (60)
  4. Rnd 16: sc around. (60)

The FLO round creates a ledge where the upper skirt frill can be added later if desired.

Main Skirt

  1. Rnd 17: 5 sc, inc rep 10 times. (70)
  2. Rnd 18: sc around. (70)
  3. Rnd 19: 6 sc, inc rep 10 times. (80)
  4. Rnd 20: sc around. (80)
  5. Rnd 21: 7 sc, inc rep 10 times. (90)
  6. Rnd 22: sc around. (90)

Now create the layered lace structure. The skirt in the image looks dense, tiered, and softly scalloped rather than stiffly flared.

Lower Lace Layer

On the current round:

  1. Rnd 23: ch 3, skip 1 st, dc in next st rep around, join. This creates open spaces.
  2. Rnd 24: In each ch-1 space work 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc.
  3. Rnd 25: In each ch-1 space work 3 dc, picot optional by ch 3 sl st in first ch, 3 dc.

If you prefer to avoid a picot, work simply 6 dc in each space. This gives a rich ruffled finish suitable for the image.

Middle Lace Layer

Join yarn to a free front loop from Rnd 19.

  1. Rnd 1: sc around. (80)
  2. Rnd 2: ch 3, skip 1 st, dc in next st rep around.
  3. Rnd 3: In each space work 5 dc.

Upper Lace Layer

Join yarn to a free front loop from Rnd 15.

  1. Rnd 1: sc around. (60)
  2. Rnd 2: ch 3, skip 1 st, dc in next st rep around.
  3. Rnd 3: In each space work 5 dc.

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The three visible layers create the romantic cascading skirt shown in the image. Steam lightly if needed, but do not flatten the ruffles too much.

Collar Frill

Join ivory at neckline edge.

  1. Rnd 1: sc around neckline.
  2. Rnd 2: rep sl st, ch 2 in each stitch around for a tiny lettuce ruffle.

Sash and Bow

You may use satin ribbon for the most accurate appearance, but crochet instructions are included.

With light blue:

  1. Ch 61.
  2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc across. (60)
  3. Rows 2 to 6: ch 1, turn, sc across. (60)

Fasten off. Wrap around waist and sew at the back or side front depending on your display angle.

For the bow:

  1. Ch 26.
  2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc across. (25)
  3. Rows 2 to 10: ch 1, turn, sc across. (25)

Pinch center tightly. Wrap a small strand of blue around the middle several times. Sew bow slightly off-center at the front waist, with tails pointing downward. Add two tails by making:

  1. Ch 16, Row 1: sc across for each tail.

Attach beneath the bow knot. The bow should appear wide, soft, and prominent.

Shoes Finishing

With ivory, embroider or sew a tiny strap across the front of each shoe. Add a tiny French knot or bead-like embroidered nub at the strap edge to mimic a button if desired. Keep it subtle and neat.

Hat Crown

With ivory and 2.5 mm hook:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep 6 times. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc rep 6 times. (30)
  6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc rep 6 times. (36)
  7. Rnd 7 to 14: sc around. (36)

This forms the shallow crown seen in the image.

Hat Brim

  1. Rnd 15: FLO only, 5 sc, inc rep 6 times. (42)
  2. Rnd 16: 6 sc, inc rep 6 times. (48)
  3. Rnd 17: 7 sc, inc rep 6 times. (54)
  4. Rnd 18: 8 sc, inc rep 6 times. (60)
  5. Rnd 19: 9 sc, inc rep 6 times. (66)
  6. Rnd 20: 10 sc, inc rep 6 times. (72)
  7. Rnd 21: 11 sc, inc rep 6 times. (78)
  8. Rnd 22: sc around. (78)
  9. Rnd 23: hdc around. (78)

Lightly steam or shape the brim so it curves down at one side and up slightly at the opposite side. This asymmetry is important for the look.

Hat Band

With pale blue:

  1. Ch 38.
  2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sl st across. (37)

Wrap around hat base and sew in place.

Hat Flowers

Make 3 small roses.

Small rose:

  1. Ch 16.
  2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, work 2 sc in each ch across. (30)

Roll strip into a rose and sew base. Make one dusty pink, one pale pink, and one ivory. Sew clustered on one side of the brim band.

Add 2 or 3 tiny leaves if desired:

  1. Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sc.

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Parasol Canopy

With ivory:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep 6 times. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc rep 6 times. (30)
  6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc rep 6 times. (36)
  7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc rep 6 times. (42)

Create lace edging:

  1. Rnd 8: ch 4, skip 1 st, sl st in next st rep around.
  2. Rnd 9: In each ch-4 loop work 1 sc, 3 dc, 1 sc.

For a denser lace look, repeat another edging round:

  1. Rnd 10: sl st to center dc, ch 5, sl st to next scallop center rep around.
  2. Rnd 11: In each ch-5 loop work 6 dc.

The canopy should drape slightly. Insert a small circle of thin cardboard if you want a wider open shape, or leave soft like the image.

Parasol Handle

With ivory or wrapped wire:

  1. Ch 18.
  2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sl st across. (17)

Wrap around floral wire or a wooden skewer trimmed to size. Sew securely. Attach to canopy center. Let the tip extend slightly below the lace edge when the parasol leans on the table.

Hand Fan

With ivory:

  1. Ch 9.
  2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc 8. (8)
  3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, 6 sc, inc. (10)
  4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, inc, 8 sc, inc. (12)
  5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, 10 sc, inc. (14)
  6. Row 5: ch 1, turn, inc, 12 sc, inc. (16)
  7. Row 6: ch 1, turn, inc, 14 sc, inc. (18)

Edge across the curved top with alternating 1 sc and 1 hdc to soften the shape. Add blue fan ribs by surface stitching 5 straight radiating lines from the bottom center upward. Add a short blue hanging cord if desired.

Mini Poodle Head

With ivory and smaller hook:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. (18)
  4. Rnd 4 to 6: sc around. (18)
  5. Rnd 7: 1 sc, dec rep 6 times. (12)

Insert tiny black eyes between Rnds 4 and 5. Stuff lightly. Fasten off with tail.

Mini Poodle Snout

  1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (8)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (8)

Sew to head front. Embroider nose in black.

Mini Poodle Ears

Make 2:

  1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
  2. Rnd 2: sc around. (4)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 2 times. (6)

Flatten and sew to sides of head.

Mini Poodle Body

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. (18)
  4. Rnd 4 to 6: sc around. (18)
  5. Rnd 7: sc, dec rep 6 times. (12)

Stuff lightly and sew head to body with nose tilted slightly upward.

Mini Poodle Legs

Make 4:

  1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
  2. Rnd 2 to 5: sc around. (4)

Stuff minimally or leave unstuffed. Sew under body. Angle the front legs nearly straight and the back legs slightly backward.

Mini Poodle Tail

  1. Ch 5.
  2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st across. (4)

Sew to back. Add a small stuffed pom-pom at tail tip if desired by making 4 sc in MR and closing.

Mini Poodle Coat Texture

To mimic the curly poodle effect in the image, add small bobble-like knots or surface loops on the head top, ear ends, lower legs, tail tip, and body back. Keep them subtle. Too many will make the dog look fluffy instead of refined.

Leash

With pale blue:

  1. Ch 26.
  2. Starting in 2nd ch, sl st across. (25)

Sew one end to the poodle collar area and place the other into the piggy hand.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

  • Sew neck firmly to torso, then attach head centered on neck.
  • Sew arms at slight downward angles.
  • Attach tail low at back.
  • Dress the doll and stitch dress in place invisibly at shoulders and back if needed.
  • Add the sash and front bow.
  • Sew hat at a soft angle so one ear peeks out.
  • Embroider short curved lashes and tiny brows if desired.
  • Very lightly shade cheeks and snout edges with pink pastel for softness.

Care Notes

  • Display indoors away from strong sunlight.
  • Avoid hanging the doll by the hat or accessories.
  • Handle the parasol and fan gently, as they are decorative pieces.
  • If made for a child, replace safety eyes with embroidery.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Head centered and stable
  • Snout aligned between eyes
  • Ears balanced under hat line
  • Bodice snug and smooth
  • Skirt layers evenly distributed
  • Bow placed large and front-facing
  • Hat tilted softly
  • Poodle scaled small beside piggy
  • Leash, fan, and parasol positioned naturally

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

  • Dust regularly with a soft dry brush.
  • Spot clean only using a damp cloth and mild soap.
  • Do not soak if satin ribbon or wire supports are used.
  • Reshape hat brim, sleeves, and skirt by hand while damp.
  • Store in a breathable box with tissue paper if not displayed.
  • Keep away from moisture, pets, and sharp pulling on accessories.

This finished design should give you a graceful promenade piggy with the same soft proportions and vintage charm shown in the image: a rounded pink face, floral hat, cream lace dress, powder-blue bow, delicate fan, lace parasol, and tiny poodle companion.

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