One of the first animals to be crocheted by Kerry Lord and appearing in the very first copies of the Edward’s Menagerie book, Richard the Large White Pig was reimagined in TOFT’s pastel shade of ‘Peony’ in 2023, and now sits in ‘Oatmeal’ alongside his other friends in the menagerie. Also known as the ‘Yorkshire Pig’, this particular breed of pig was developed in the county during the 19th century and can be identified by its pointed ears and friendly nature. Its crochet counterpart has been designed for complete beginners, so is a great place to start for anyone new to the craft, as well as any Edward’s Menagerie fans looking to complete their crochet collection.

This soft toy will look at home in the nursery, sitting on the shelf or lovingly gift-wrapped for the loved ones in your life. Once you’ve finished crocheting Richard the Pig, you’ll be ready to start the next animal in the collection with this addictive new hobby!

TOFT’s Edward’s Menagerie collection is a series of crochet amigurumi toys designed by Kerry Lord. This crochet animal kit contains TOFT’s quality pure wool yarn and an easy-to-follow downloadable pattern. There are video links for all the crochet stitches and techniques used in the pattern to get you started and help you complete your toy. Share your progress with the TOFT community on Instagram @toft_uk using the #edsanimals hashtag.

YOU WILL NEED: To complete your crochet animal you will need a few added extras including a 3mm crochet hook, toy stuffing and a wool needle. Find everything you need in our haberdashery section or upgrade to a complete kit which includes all of the above!

MEASUREMENTS: When finished your Large White Pig will be approximately 26cm tall from feet to top of head.

SKILL LEVEL 1: This crochet animal kit is suitable for beginners.

IT WILL TAKE: Approximately 1-5 hours crochet time.