Every July 17th, math lovers and fans of the wonderfully weird come together to celebrate National Yellow Pig Day — a day devoted to the number 17, mathematical curiosities, and yes… a legendary yellow pig!
Born from the imagination of two Princeton mathematicians in the 1960s, this unusual holiday honors the many mathematical properties of the number 17 — from 17-sided polygons to 17-letter words — all wrapped in a pig-shaped package of fun.
🧠 Why Celebrate?
17 is a prime number
It’s the number of syllables in a haiku (5-7-5)
There are 17 moves needed to solve a Rubik’s Cube
And of course… the mythical yellow pig has 17 eyelashes!
So how do you celebrate Yellow Pig Day?
🧶 With Yarn, Of Course!
Why not crochet a yellow pig in honor of the day? Whether it’s a tiny amigurumi, a pig-themed rattle, or even a pig eyeglass holder (double-theme alert!), this is a perfect opportunity to get playful with your projects.
Sea turtles are some of the most beautiful and graceful creatures on Earth. They are also an important part of our oceans, playing a vital role in the ecosystem. If you love sea turtles, you’ll love this crochet pattern for a sea turtle wall hanging. This project is perfect for all skill levels, and it’s a great way to add a touch of the ocean to your home.
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July 16th is National Personal Chef Day, a perfect time to honor those culinary heroes who whip up gourmet meals with love and flair. Whether it’s a professional chef or the designated dinner-maker in your home, today we tip our hats (or toques!) to those who keep our plates full and our hearts happy.
And what better way to celebrate than with a bit of handmade cuteness?
Chef Baby Sweater Crochet Pattern – a playful and cozy design perfect for the tiniest future foodies. Complete with little double-breasted buttons, this sweater turns your little one into the star of the kitchen – or at least the high chair.
Whether you’re gifting it to a chef parent, preparing for a baby shower, or just love themed crochet makes, this pattern is a recipe for smiles.
Why You’ll Love It:
👨🍳 Easy-to-follow instructions 👶 Sized perfectly for babies 🎁 Makes a unique handmade gift
So grab your hook and cook up some crochet magic! And don’t forget to share your finished makes – we love seeing your mini master chefs in action.
Happy National Personal Chef Day – may your yarn be tangle-free and your stitches deliciously even!
Chef Uniform Infant Sweater Crochet Pattern
Size Newborn-3 months
Measurements:
Chest circumference: 19”
Neckline to hem: 8 ½”
Materials:
Baby (or sport) yarn – 2 oz. White
1 oz. Black
Size F (3.75 mm) and G (4.0 mm) crochet hooks (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Yarn needle
8, 7/16” (11 mm) shank style white buttons
Gauge (G hook) 9 hdc = 2”, 6 rows hdc = 2”
Pattern is for newborn-3 month size.
BODY:
Row 1: With white yarn and G hook, ch 110. Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (108 hdc).
Rows 2: Hdc in each hdc across. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat row 2 and work even in hdc until piece measures 5 1/2”.
ARMHOLE SHAPING: Hdc in first 27 sts, ch 1, turn. Leave remaining sts unworked.
Right front: Work even in hdc until armhole measures 2 inches. End on wrong side.
NECK SHAPING: Row 1: Sl st first 12 st, ch 1, hdc remaining sts. Ch 1, turn (15 hdc).
Row 2: Hdc across to last 2 sts, dec in last 2 sts (14 hdc).
Row 3: Dec 1st 2 st, hdc across (13 hdc).
Row 4: Repeat Row 2 (12 hdc).
Row 5: Dec 1st 2 st, hdc in next 4 st, sl st in next st. Leave remaining sts unworked.
BACK: Return to unworked stitches on body. Skip 8 sts. Attach yarn in 9th st, ch 1, hdc in same st. Hdc in each of next 37 sts. Work even in hdc until piece measures one row less than length of right front.
Last row: Sl st in first 7 sts, sc in next 7 sts, hdc next 10 sts, sc next 7 sts, sl st next st, leave remaining sts unworked. Fasten off.
LEFT FRONT: Return to body, skip 8 st from back section. Attach yarn in 9th st, ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across. (27 hdc). Ch 1, turn. Work even in hdc until left front measures 2 inches.
Row 3: Hdc across to last 2 st, dec last 2 st (13 hdc).
Row 4: Repeat Row 2 (12 hdc).
Row 5: Sl st next 6 sts, hdc next 4 sts, dec next 2 sts. Fasten off.
SLEEVES: (Make 2)
Row 1: With white yarn and G hook, ch 28. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (26 hdc). Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-8: Hdc in each hdc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 9: 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc across to last st, 2 hdc in last st. (28 hdc).
Rows 10-12: Hdc in each hdc across. Ch1, turn.
Repeat Rows 9-12, 2 times (34 hdc). Work even in hdc until piece measures 7 inches. Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY: With right sides facing, match shoulder seams and sew together. With wrong sides together, sew first 1” of sleeves together. This will be the sleeve cuff. Then turn with right sides together and sew remainder of sleeve seams. Then sew sleeves to body, easing to fit. Match shoulder seam to top middle of sleeve.
COLLAR:
With right side facing, skip 10 sc on right front. Attach yarn in next st. Ch 1, hdc in same st. Hdc up side of right neck opening, hdc across back neck sts, hdc down left side of neck, leaving last 10 sts on left front unworked. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-6: Hdc in each st across, ch 1, turn. Do not fasten off.
EDGING: Continuing with white yarn and G hook, ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across collar. Work 3 sc in corner. Work sc evenly spaced down front of body (approximately 3 sc for each 2 vertical hdc). Lay on a flat surface to ensure edging remains flat. Work 3 sc in corner, continue in sc in remaining loops of beginning chain at bottom of jacket. Work 2 sc in right bottom corner and sc up right front opening. Count stitches on left and right front openings to ensure both sides are even. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Buttons: Fold left front over right front. With contrasting color yarn, mark ½” from edge on left front. Measure from this line to side and mark another row the same distance on the opposite side of front. Sew 4 buttons evenly spaced on each side. If buttons are 7/16” or smaller, they will fit through stitches within needing to make buttonholes.
Weave in all ends.
PDF includes sizes 6-9 months and 9-12 months along with skillet baby rattle pattern, and it’s 50% off through 7/20/2025.
This week the Maisie Market Bag is being featured on the Crochet Designer Community. Stop by the Crochet Designer Community and view this pinned post to get the code to use for 50% off this easy pattern on Ravelry until July 20th.
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