Animals

Pig

Pig as a tidy 25 by 24 filet motif with a strong silhouette that survives even on a smaller grid, ideal for playful kids' blankets, nursery pieces, and animal-lover gifts. Load it in the editor to adjust the spacing, add a surrounding frame, or mirror it for a matched pair, then save or print the finished chart.

Grid
25 × 24
Difficulty
Easy
Mesh count
600
Category
Animals
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Skill level: easy

This sits just above an absolute beginner make. The design has a little more shaping to count, but the lines stay clean and forgiving once you settle into the rhythm.

Yarn and hook

For a larger pig, mercerised cotton in DK or worsted weight on a 3.5–4.5 mm hook keeps the blocks square while giving you a usable throw or cushion size. A solid, light colour shows the mesh best; high-contrast yarns make the design pop in photos and in the finished fabric.

Project ideas

The pig is a natural fit for a learning project: try it on a pet-lover gift square, or a soft-toy-themed throw. Repeat, mirror, or frame it with open mesh to fill the space you have.

Who it's for

The pig is an easy win when you are making something for a child or marking a baby shower. Stitch it in the recipient's favourite colour to make the gift feel personal.

Size, printing, and scaling

Worked at 4 mesh per inch the 6.3-by-6.0-inch result is a guide only — your thread and hook set the true size, so swatch before you start. You can print a numbered chart as-is, or adjust the grid in the editor and export it in whichever format your project needs.

Before you start

Hook
3.5–4.5 mm hook
Thread / yarn
DK or worsted-weight cotton
Finished size
6.3 × 6.0 in at 4 mesh/in
  • Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
  • Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
  • 24 rows, worked bottom to top

Learn the technique

How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart

New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.

Pig filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the pig pattern?
Yes. The pig is one of the more beginner-friendly charts here — it reads clearly and forgives the odd miscount. If you can work a double crochet and a chain, you can follow it.
Can I print the pig pattern or save it as a PDF?
Yes. The print view produces a clean, numbered chart you can follow row by row, and you can export the same design as a PDF, PNG, JSON, TXT, or CSV. It is free to print.
Can I resize the pig chart?
Yes. Open it in the editor and change the grid dimensions, crop it, or tile it. Because every cell is a true block or open mesh, scaling never makes half-stitches.
Can I make the pig in more than one colour?
Filet crochet is traditionally a single colour so the filled and open squares read clearly, but you can work the background in a second shade or add a contrast border.
How many stitches is the pig pattern?
The chart is 25 by 24 squares — 600 mesh in total, about 183 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 6.3 by 6.0 inches.

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