Sizzling Snout Bacon Buddy Free Pattern – Crochet a Playful Porky Magnet

Bring a Savory Smile to Your Kitchen: The Sizzling Snout Bacon Buddy Magnet

Are you ready to add a dash of whimsy to your fridge? Meet the Sizzling Snout Bacon Buddy—a delightfully playful crochet project that combines everyone's favorite breakfast food with an adorable piggy face. This quick, satisfying amigurumi project is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, and it makes a fantastic handmade gift for food lovers, pig enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates a good pun.

This charming bacon magnet features a wavy, puffy bacon strip with a round, cream-colored piggy face in the center, complete with a pink snout, rosy cheeks, and closed happy eyes. It's the perfect conversation starter and adds a cozy, handmade touch to any kitchen. Best of all, this pattern is beginner-friendly, uses simple stitches, and comes together in just a couple of hours.

Materials Needed

Before you dive into this fun project, gather the following supplies:

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in three colors:
  • Bacon pink (for the bacon strip, snout, and ears)
  • Cream (for the piggy face)
  • Dark brown (small amount for embroidery details)
• Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E) crochet hook
• Stitch Marker: To keep track of your rounds
• Yarn Needle: For sewing pieces together and weaving in ends
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or any soft stuffing material
• Small, Strong Magnet: For attaching to the back
• Hot Glue Gun or Needle and Thread: For attaching the magnet
• Scissors

Gauge Note: Gauge is not critical for this project. However, aim for a tight tension to prevent the stuffing from showing through your stitches. If your stitches are loose, consider using a slightly smaller hook.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous spirals unless otherwise noted. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds. Let's get started!

Bacon Strip (Make 2)

These two pieces will be sewn together to create the puffy, 3D bacon body.

1. With bacon pink yarn, chain 16.
2. Row 1: Single crochet (sc) in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (15 sc) Chain 1, turn.
3. Rows 2-4: Sc in each stitch across. (15 sc) Chain 1, turn.
4. Row 5: Sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the next 7 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the last 3 stitches. (17 sc) Chain 1, turn.
5. Rows 6-7: Sc in each stitch across. (17 sc) Chain 1, turn.
6. Row 8: Sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the next 7 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the last 4 stitches. (19 sc) Chain 1, turn.
7. Rows 9-10: Sc in each stitch across. (19 sc) Chain 1, turn.
8. Row 11: Sc in the next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the next 7 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the last 5 stitches. (21 sc) Chain 1, turn.
9. Rows 12-13: Sc in each stitch across. (21 sc) Chain 1, turn.
10. Row 14: Sc in the next 6 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the next 7 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the last 6 stitches. (23 sc) Chain 1, turn.
11. Rows 15-16: Sc in each stitch across. (23 sc) Chain 1, turn.
12. Row 17: Sc in the next 7 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the next 7 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the last 7 stitches. (25 sc) Chain 1, turn.
13. Rows 18-19: Sc in each stitch across. (25 sc) Chain 1, turn.
14. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Repeat this entire process to make a second bacon strip.

Piggy Face (Make 1)

This round, stuffed face will be the star of your bacon buddy.

1. With cream yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
3. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12)
4. Round 3: (Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around. (18)
5. Round 4: (Sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around. (24)
6. Round 5: (Sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around. (30)
7. Round 6: (Sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around. (36)
8. Rounds 7-9: Sc in each stitch around. (36)
9. Round 10: (Sc in the next 4 stitches, sc2tog) repeat around. (30)
10. Round 11: (Sc in the next 3 stitches, sc2tog) repeat around. (24)
11. Stuff firmly with fiberfill.
12. Round 12: (Sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog) repeat around. (18)
13. Round 13: (Sc in the next stitch, sc2tog) repeat around. (12)
14. Round 14: Sc2tog around. (6)
15. Fasten off, weave the yarn through the front loops of the remaining stitches, pull tight to close, and hide the tail inside.

Snout (Make 1)

This cute little oval gives your piggy its signature look.

1. With bacon pink yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
3. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12)
4. Round 3: (Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around. (18)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

These small triangular ears add the perfect finishing touch.

1. With bacon pink yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
3. Round 2: (Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around. (9)
4. Round 3: Sc in each stitch around. (9)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Now it's time to bring all your pieces together to create your Sizzling Snout Bacon Buddy!

1. Create the bacon body: Place the two bacon strips together with right sides facing out. Sew them together along the long edges using a whip stitch or mattress stitch, leaving the top open. Lightly stuff the bacon strip to give it a puffy, 3D effect, then sew the top closed. Weave in all loose ends.
2. Attach the piggy face: Position the piggy face in the center of the bacon strip. Make sure it's centered both horizontally and vertically. Sew it on securely using the yarn needle and cream yarn, going around the entire circumference of the face.
3. Add the snout: Sew the snout onto the face, positioning it slightly above the center. Using dark brown yarn, embroider two small nostrils on the snout—simple vertical or oval stitches work perfectly.
4. Attach the ears: Sew the ears onto the top of the face, positioning them symmetrically on either side. Fold them slightly before sewing to give them a cute, perky shape.
5. Embroider the eyes: With dark brown yarn, embroider two closed, happy eyes on the face above the snout. Create curved lines (like a "U" shape turned on its side) to give your piggy a peaceful, content expression.
6. Add rosy cheeks: Using a small amount of pink yarn, embroider two small blush circles on the cheeks. You can do this by making a few small straight stitches in a circular pattern, or by using a satin stitch for a fuller look.
7. Attach the magnet: Turn the bacon buddy over so the back is facing you. Attach a small, strong magnet to the center of the back using hot glue or by sewing it on securely with a needle and thread. Allow the glue to dry completely before using.

Tips for Success

• Keep tension tight: Especially when working on the piggy face, tight tension ensures the stuffing doesn't peek through.
• Use a stitch marker: Since the face is worked in a continuous spiral, a stitch marker is essential for keeping track of your rounds.
• Embroider before attaching: For the eyes and nostrils, you might find it easier to embroider them onto the face and snout before sewing those pieces onto the bacon strip.
• Choose a strong magnet: Make sure your magnet is strong enough to hold the weight of the finished piece on your fridge.

And there you have it—your very own Sizzling Snout Bacon Buddy! This charming little piggy is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you grab a snack. It also makes a wonderful handmade gift for housewarmings, birthdays, or just because. Happy crocheting!