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Pig Amigurumi Pattern

Pig Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Pig Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a charming pig amigurumi worked mostly in single crochet with simple shaping. It includes full round-by-round instructions for the head, body, ears, nose, arms, legs, and curly tail. You will learn seamless color transitions and how to assemble the pieces for the best finished look. The pattern features both light and dark pink details for a layered, cute effect.

Pig Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear photos and step notes guide you through placement of eyes and ears, plus tips for stuffing and sewing. Ideal for an intermediate crocheter looking for a fun, satisfying project.

Why You'll Love This Pig Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi techniques with charming details that bring the pig to life. I enjoy the way the two-tone ears and snout add personality without complicated shaping. Sewing the pieces together gives such a rewarding finishing touch that makes the toy feel handmade and special. I designed the pattern to be approachable yet detailed, so you can customize colors and finishing touches to make each pig unique.

Pig Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Pig Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Pig Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Pig Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pig by changing colors; try a pastel combo for a nursery-friendly toy or bolder shades for a playful look.

Want a mini version? Use thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create a tiny keychain-sized pig—perfect for gifting.

If you prefer a larger, squishier pig, use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook to make a chunky, cuddly version that is great for snuggling.

I often add embroidered lashes or freckles to change the pig's expression and personality—experiment with small surface embroidery details.

Swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes if you are making the toy for a baby, and consider adding felt accents for a softer look.

Try different ear shapes by altering the triangle increases for more rounded or pointy ears to give character variations.

I sometimes make tiny accessories like a crocheted bow, scarf, or hat to create seasonal or themed pigs for holidays and gifts.

For posability, you could insert craft wire in the limbs before stuffing—this allows the pig to hold small props or sit in different poses.

Mix yarn textures for contrast—pair a smooth cotton body with fuzzy yarn for the snout or ear edges to add tactile interest.

I recommend experimenting with placement of the eyes and nose to change facial expressions; try moving them slightly closer or further apart to see how it affects the pig's look.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the magic ring technique at the start can make your rounds loose and create a gap; always use a magic ring and pull it tight to get a neat closed center. ✗ Not placing the safety eyes at the correct rows will change the face proportion badly; place the eyes between rows 14 and 15 and space them about seven stitches apart as instructed. ✗ Overstuffing limbs and head causes misshapen pieces and difficulty sewing; stuff gradually and leave a few rows unstuffed near the top of arms and legs for easier assembly. ✗ Switching colors carelessly can create visible joins and loose ends; use the seamless transition method described to hide the color change and secure tails as you go. ✗ Failing to count stitches after increases and decreases leads to uneven shaping; count after each shaping round to make sure totals match those in the pattern.

Pig Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet, huggable pig amigurumi with this detailed crochet pattern. You'll get clear round-by-round instructions, helpful photos, and assembly tips so your pig turns out just right. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a cute handmade companion, this pattern walks you through every piece from head to tail. Enjoy the relaxing process and create something adorable with yarn and a hook.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pig Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lightweight cotton yarn (weight 3) - Light Pink (as recommended in pattern)
  • 02
    Lightweight cotton yarn (weight 3) - Dark Pink (as recommended in pattern)
  • 03
    Poly-Fil: Polyester Fiberfill for stuffing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Size 'B' Crochet Hook (2.25 mm)
  • 02
    Large needle for sewing
  • 03
    Two 12mm black safety eyes (optional for small children; embroider instead)
  • 04
    Poly-Fil Polyester Fiberfill
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 07
    Safety pin or stitch marker to mark beginning of rounds

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— Notes :

Infos :

Key: R# = row # sc = single stitch dec= decrease stitch inc = increase stitch mr = magic ring (#) = number of stitches in that row. This pattern is worked in a continuous spiral. Use either a piece of yarn or a safety pin to hold your place at the beginning of each row.

— Head :

Info :

Work with light pink yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

[ 1 sc, inc ] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

[ 2 sc, inc ] x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

[ 3 sc, inc ] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

[ 4 sc, inc ] x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

[ 5 sc, inc ] x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

[ 6 sc, inc ] x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

[ 7 sc, inc ] x 6 (54)

Round 10-17 :

54 sc

Round 18 :

14 inc in front loop, 4 sc, 14 inc in front loop, 22 sc (82)

Round 19-20 :

82 sc

Round 21 :

60 sc, dec, 18 sc, dec (80)

Round 22 :

60 sc, dec, 16 sc, dec (78)

Round 23 :

60 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec (76)

Round 24 :

60 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec (74)

Round 25 :

60 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec (72)

Round 26 :

[ 10 sc, dec ] x 6 (66)

Round 27 :

[ 2 sc, dec ] x 5, sc 12, [ dec, 2 sc ] x 8, dec (52)

Round 28 :

[ sc, dec ] x 6, sc 6, [ dec, sc ] x 8, dec x 2 (36)

Round 29 :

[ 4 sc, dec ] x 6 (30)

Round 30 :

[ 3 sc, dec ] x 6 (24)

Info :

Fasten the thread. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head tightly.

Info :

Note: Do not sew the head to the body until the eyes have been fastened on securely.

Info :

Place the black safety eyes between rows 14 and 15. The eyes should be about 7 stitches apart. Fasten the back of the safety eyes through the head securely.

— Nose :

Info :

Work with dark pink yarn.

Round 1 :

Chain 7

Round 2 :

R1: Starting in the second chain from hook, sc 12 all around the foundation chain (6 sc on one side, then continue to other side and sc 6 more). There will be two stitches in each chain when finished.

Round 3 :

R2: 12 inc (24)

Round 4 :

R3: 24 sc in back loop only

Round 5 :

R4: dec, 2 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 4 sc (19)

Info :

Fasten the thread. Leave a long tail for sewing. Place a small amount of stuffing in the inside of the nose. Sew between and just under the eyes on rows 18-22 of the head.

— Ears :

Ears Part 1 (x2) :

Work with dark pink yarn. (x2)

Round 1 :

R1: 3 sc in MR

Round 2 :

R2: [4 sc in the next stitch] x 3 times. (12)

Round 3 :

R3: 2 sc, [4 sc in next stitch, 3 sc] x 2, 4 sc in next stitch, sc (21)

Round 4 :

R4: 4 sc, [4 sc in next stitch, 6 sc] x 2, 4 sc in next stitch, 2 sc (30)

Info :

Fasten the thread.

Ears Part 2 (x2) :

Work with light pink yarn.(x2)

Round 1 :

R1: 3 sc in MR

Round 2 :

R2: [4 sc in next stitch] x 3 times. (12)

Round 3 :

R3: 2 sc, [4 sc in next stitch, 3 sc] x 2, 4 sc in next stitch, sc (21)

Round 4 :

R4: 4 sc, [4 sc in next stitch, 6 sc] x 2, 4 sc in next stitch, 2 sc (30)

Round 5 :

R5: 6 sc, [4 sc in next stitch, 9 sc] x 2, 4 sc in next stitch, 3 sc (39)

Info :

After you make one light pink ear, leave the thread uncut and continue to crochet the light pink and a dark pink ear together using the instructions below.

Info :

Take the dark pink triangle and place it over the light pink triangle. Sc through both triangles all the way around. Because the light pink has more stitches (39) than the dark pink (30) you will need to skip three stitches on each side of the light pink triangle. I try to spread the skips out a little bit, but there is no wrong way to do this. Just make sure you go through each stitch of the dark pink ear and that the two ears are connected when finished.

Info :

Sew the ears on the head between rows 7 and 13. Let there be about 12 stitches between the ears on row 7. Leave about 4 stitches of the bottom of the ear unattached to give it an "earlobe" look. Bend the top of the ear to give it a folded look. (see picture on next page)

— Body :

Info :

Work with light pink yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

[ 1 sc, inc ] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

[ 2 sc, inc ] x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

[ 3 sc, inc ] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

[ 4 sc, inc ] x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

[ 5 sc, inc ] x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

[ 6 sc, inc ] x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

[ 7 sc, inc ] x 6 (54)

Round 10 :

[ 8 sc, inc ] x 6 (60)

Round 11 :

[ 9 sc, inc ] x 6 (66)

Round 12 :

[ 10 sc, inc ] x 6 (72)

Round 13-14 :

72 sc

Round 15 :

6 sc, inc, [ 11 sc, inc ] x 5, 5 sc (78)

Round 16-21 :

78 sc

Round 22 :

[ 11 sc, dec ] x 6 (72)

Round 23 :

[ 10 sc, dec ] x 6 (66)

Round 24 :

66 sc

Round 25 :

5 sc, dec, [ 9 sc, dec ] x 5, 4 sc (60)

Round 26 :

[ 8 sc, dec ] x 6 (54)

Round 27 :

4 sc, dec, [ 7 sc, dec ] x 5, 3 sc (48)

Round 28 :

48 sc

Round 29 :

[ 6 sc, dec ] x 6 (42)

Round 30-32 :

42 sc

Round 33 :

[ 5 sc, dec ] x 6 (36)

Round 34 :

[ 4 sc, dec ] x 6 (30)

Round 35 :

[ 3 sc, dec ] x 6 (24)

Info :

Fasten the thread securely and hide the tail in the body. Stuff the body tightly. Sew the head onto the body.

— Arms :

Info :

Arms: (x2) Start with dark pink yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 inc (24)

Round 4 :

24 sc in back loop only

Round 5 :

[ 4 sc, dec ] x 4 (20)

Info :

Switch to light pink yarn. For a seamless transition, put the hook into the next loop. Wrap the light pink thread around the hook and pull through. Wrap the light pink thread around the hook again and pull through the light pink and dark pink loops to finish the first stitch. Continue in light pink.

Round 6 :

[ 3 sc, dec ] x 4 (16)

Round 7-11 :

16 sc

Round 12 :

[ 6 sc, dec ] x 2 (14)

Round 13-17 :

14 sc

Round 18 :

[ 5 sc, dec ] x 2 (12)

Round 19-21 :

12 sc

Info :

Fasten the thread. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and do not stuff all the way. Leave the top 4 rows of the arm empty of stuffing. Sew where the head and body of the pig meet at a 45 degree angle. Leave about 10 stitches in between the arms at the top, front side of the pig.

— Legs :

Info :

Legs (x2): Start with dark pink yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 inc (24)

Round 4 :

[ sc, inc ] x 12 (36)

Round 5 :

36 sc back loop only

Round 6 :

[ 4 sc, dec ] x 6 (30)

Round 7 :

[ 3 sc, dec ] x 6 (24)

Info :

Switch to light pink yarn. For a seamless transition, put the hook into the next loop. Wrap the light pink thread around the hook and pull through. Wrap the light pink thread around the hook again and pull through the light pink and dark pink loops to finish the first stitch. Continue in light pink.

Round 8 :

[ 10 sc, dec ] x 2 (22)

Round 9-10 :

22 sc

Round 11 :

[ 9 sc, dec ] x 2 (20)

Round 12-13 :

20 sc

Round 14 :

[ 8 sc, dec ] x 2 (18)

Round 15-19 :

18 sc

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and do not stuff all the way. Leave the top 4 rows of the leg empty of stuffing. Sew on on the bottom of the pig.

— Tail :

Info :

Start with dark pink yarn.

Round 1 :

Chain 16

Info :

Starting in the second chain from hook, 4 sc in each chain for the next 13 chains. Then make 2 sc in the second to last chain, and then sl st in the last chain and tie off.

Info :

You can leave a long tail to sew it onto the pig there. I personally like that end of the tail to be the end that pokes out. I fastened off the thread and then sewed the other end of the tail to the pig. It is up to you!

Info :

Sew on rows 11-13 on the back of the pig.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the black safety eyes between rows 14 and 15 of the head, spacing them about 7 stitches apart, and fasten the back of the safety eyes securely through the head.
  • Sew the nose between and just under the eyes on rows 18-22 of the head using the long tail left from the nose piece and secure it with small hidden stitches.
  • Sew the ears on the head between rows 7 and 13, leaving about 12 stitches between them on row 7 and leaving about 4 stitches at the bottom unattached for an earlobe look.
  • Attach the head to the body after stuffing both pieces, aligning and sewing securely around the neck opening so the seam is hidden and stable.
  • Sew arms to the front sides of the body where the head and body meet at a 45 degree angle, leaving about 10 stitches between the arms at the top front side.
  • Sew legs to the bottom of the body, spacing them evenly and flattening them so the pig can sit; attach the tail to rows 11-13 on the back of the pig.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a size 'B' (2.25 mm) crochet hook and a lightweight (weight 3) cotton yarn for best results; changing yarn weight will change finished size.
  • 💡Work in a continuous spiral and use a safety pin or piece of yarn to mark the beginning of each round to avoid miscounting.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and leave the top 4 rows of arms and legs empty of stuffing to make sewing and shaping easier.
  • 💡Securely fasten safety eyes and consider embroidering eyes if making the toy for a small child to avoid choking hazards.

This adorable Pig Amigurumi pattern helps you create a cuddly handmade friend with charming two-tone details and a curly tail. 🐷 The pattern is full of clear photos and step-by-step rounds so you can crochet with confidence. 🧶 Happy stitching—may your new pig bring smiles and cozy vibes to any room! ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 18 cm tall when using the recommended lightweight yarn (weight 3) and a 2.25 mm hook; size will vary with yarn and hook choices.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size. Choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect changes in proportions if you switch weights.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of crochet stitches like single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in the round is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, customization, and assembly speed.