How to Crochet Cute Piggy Card Case for Beginners
Learn how to crochet a charming piggy card holder, a beginner-friendly project using simple stitches. From the main body, ears, snout, and lanyard, as well as there are tips for attaching a snout and eyes with a glue gun. Perfect for both functionality and fun, this adorable design is ideal for organizing cards. Let’s get started!
Cute Piggy Card Case Tutorial
Introduction
- Grace introduces her crochet tutorial aimed at creating a charming piggy card holder.
- The project is beginner-friendly, using simple stitches designed to be easy to follow.
- Material requirements for the project are mentioned in the video description.
Key Abbreviations
- Important crochet abbreviations are listed for viewers, intended to ensure smooth progress in the tutorial.
Main Body of the Card Holder
- Foundation and Round 1
- Begins by using two strands of yarn held together and creating a chain.
- Grace explains the technique of working into the back bumps for a neat edge.
- Double crochet stitches are used to form the foundation row.
- The first round includes instructions for turning and working on the opposite side to form an oval shape.
- A slip stitch is used to join and fasten off the round.
- Round 2
- The round starts with a chain to form the beginning stitch.
- Placement of stitch markers is advised for beginners.
- Grace introduces bobble stitches, adding texture and character to the design.
- The remaining double crochet stitches are worked to complete the round.
- The round is fastened off with a slip stitch.
- Rounds 3, 4, and 5
- These rounds involve working double crochet stitches consistently to extend the body of the card holder.
- A slip stitch finishes each round to secure the shape.
Features of the Card Holder
- Ears
- Grace demonstrates the creation of the pig’s ears by introducing double crochet and triple crochet stitches.
- The placement of ears is symmetrical, ensuring the design looks balanced.
- Lanyard
- A lanyard chain is added to the card holder for functional use.
- This chain is integrated into the main structure using single crochet stitches.
- A lanyard chain is added to the card holder for functional use.
- Lanyard Hole
- Grace creates a small hole on the opposite side of the lanyard for easy card access.
- A combination of chains and skipped stitches is used for this feature.
Creating the Snout
- The snout is created separately using single crochet stitches.
- Grace explains how to work across the foundation chain to shape the snout.
- An invisible finish is used to ensure a clean edge, followed by weaving in yarn ends.
- White yarn is used to sew nostrils onto the snout, giving the design its piggy charm.
Finishing Touches
- The snout and eyes are affixed to the main body using a glue gun.
- Grace emphasizes the importance of securely attaching these features for durability.
- Any remaining yarn ends are woven in to complete the project.
Conclusion
- Grace encourages viewers to create their own piggy card holders using her step-by-step instructions.
- She wraps up the tutorial by thanking her audience, encouraging them to engage (like, comment, and subscribe), and inviting them to explore more crochet inspiration on her channel.
