🧶 Beautiful ✨ Detailed 💝 Adorable

Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern
4.8★ Rating
5-7 Hours Time Needed
1.9K Made This
✂️

Intermediate Level

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

⏱️

Weekend Treat

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

🧸

Cute Companion

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

About This Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a soft boar hand puppet using plush yarn and simple amigurumi techniques. You will make a shaped head with ears, sewn-on arms, and small embroidered details for nostrils and eyebrows. Step-by-step photos and clear round-by-round instructions help you complete the puppet with confident shaping and finishing.

Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect as a handmade gift or a playful addition to story time, the puppet measures approximately 28 cm when finished. The pattern includes instructions for eyes, indenting techniques, and sewing parts together for a polished look.

Why You'll Love This Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a character full of personality with just a few shaping tricks. I enjoy how the plush yarn creates a soft, tactile surface that's perfect for little hands. The techniques for indenting eyes and nostrils are practical and really bring the expression to life. Sewing the pieces together is satisfying and gives a professional finish that I feel proud to display or gift. Every time I make one I find new small ways to personalize the face and expression.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing yarn colors to create different characters; a gray or brown palette makes different boar looks.

I sometimes substitute a different plush yarn brand with a similar gauge to vary texture and size.

I experiment with eye placement to change expression — moving eyes slightly closer or further apart alters the puppet's personality.

I like adding tiny embroidered details like freckles or whiskers to give the face more character.

I often make the fangs shorter or longer to create playful or serious expressions for the boar.

I will occasionally use safety felt or small buttons instead of plastic eyes for a softer, toddler-safe option.

I recommend trying thicker yarn and a larger hook to make a chunky, cuddly puppet, or a finer yarn and smaller hook for a miniature version.

I sometimes add little props like a tiny felt hat or scarf to create themed puppets for seasons or characters.

I advise testing stuffing amounts to get the desired flexibility — softer stuffing for a floppy puppet or firmer for a more structured puppet.

I also enjoy making a set of different animal puppets using the same body base and swapping head features, ears and details.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing safety eyes too early can cause holes or misplacement when shaping; fix eyes between rounds 11 and 12 and check spacing of 9 sc before securing. ✗ Forgetting to stuff the head before closing leads to a collapsed shape; stuff gradually and firmly before rounds 21-23 to maintain the head form. ✗ Not leaving sewing tails makes assembly difficult; always leave long tails (for example 20 cm for ears) to sew parts neatly into place. ✗ Ignoring BLO instructions will change the sculpted look of the snout; follow the instruction 'Crochet next round by BLO' for the correct ridge and shaping. ✗ Overstuffing the body causes distortion of stitch definition and proportions; use moderate stuffing and shape as you go to keep the puppet smooth. ✗ Skipping sc2tog steps at sleeve joins results in gaps at arm attachment; follow the sc2tog instructions on both sleeve sides to avoid holes.

Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming boar hand puppet with this detailed crochet pattern. You will be guided step-by-step through the head, ears, fangs, arms and body to make a cuddly puppet perfect for play or gifts. Clear photos and shaping tips help you achieve neat, professional results. Suitable for crocheters who are comfortable with basic shaping and simple assembly.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn - Himalaya Dolphin Baby (120m - 100g) (131 yd - 3.52 oz), Beige color (1 skein, № 80365)
  • 02
    Cotton yarn - YarnArt Jeans (160m - 50g) (175 yd - 1.76 oz) for details
  • 03
    Black cotton yarn (YarnArt Jeans or similar) for nose and eyebrows (№ 53), small amount
  • 04
    Milky cotton yarn (fine cotton) for fangs (№ 3), small amount
  • 05
    Plastic safety eyes, 2 pieces, diameter 7 mm
  • 06
    Fiber filler (polyester stuffing) for head shaping

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4.5 mm (for plush yarn)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm (for milky cotton fangs)
  • 03
    Large needle for sewing and embroidery
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Yarn needle for sewing parts and weaving in ends
  • 06
    Stitch markers / knitting markers
  • 07
    Pins for positioning pieces (optional)

Progress Tracker

0% Complete

— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc * 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)

Info :

Crochet next round by BLO

Round 4 :

(1 BLO sc, dec by BLO) * 6 (12)

Round 5 :

12 sc (12)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc) * 3, 3 sc (15)

Round 7 :

(3 sc, inc) * 3, 3 sc (18)

Round 8 :

(1 sc, inc) * 8, 2 sc (26)

Round 9 :

26 sc (26)

Round 10 :

(2 sc, inc) * 8, 2 sc (34)

Round 11 :

34 sc (34)

Round 12 :

(3 sc, inc) * 8, 2 sc (42)

Round 13-17 :

42 sc (5 rounds)

Round 18 :

(5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)

Round 19 :

(4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)

Round 20 :

(3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)

Info :

Insert safe plastic eyes. Fix eyes between 11 and 12 rounds from MR on the nose. The distance between the eyes is 9 sc.

Info :

Stuff the head with fiber filler.

Round 21 :

(2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)

Round 22 :

(1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)

Round 23 :

dec * 6 (6)

Info :

Draw the yarn through 6 front loops and tighten. Cut and secure the yarn.

Info :

HOW TO CLOSE A HOLE IN AMIGURUMI https://youtu.be/DdqCijfLtXA

— How to indent amigurumi eyes :

Info :

Use the black cotton yarn. Take the thread. Pull it through the back of the head and pull it out above the right eye. Leave the tail on back head's part.

Info :

Pass the needle from below under the left eye and pull out under the right eye. Make sure that the yarn falls from the inside of the left eye.

Info :

Next, pass the needle from above the right eye, making sure that the thread lies on the inside of the eye. And pull out the needle in the same place behind the head.

Info :

Tighten both threads so that the eyes are sunken. Tie a knot, hide the tail inside the head.

— Ears :

Info :

(Make 2 pieces) Use the beige plush yarn, hook 4.5 mm.

Round 1 :

4 sc in MR (4)

Round 2 :

4 inc (8)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 4 (12)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) * 4 (16)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) * 4 (20)

Round 6 :

20 sc (20)

Round 7 :

(2 sc, dec) * 5 (15)

Info :

Leave 20 cm for sewing.

Info :

Cut the thread. Sew ears between 16-17 rounds from the MR on the nose. Distance 7 st.

— BOAR FANGS :

Info :

Use the milky cotton yarn, crochet hook 2 mm.

Round 1 :

4 sc in MR (4)

Round 2 :

4 sc (4)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 2 (6)

Round 4 :

6 sc (6)

Round 5 :

(2 sc, inc) * 2 (8)

Round 6-7 :

8 sc - 2 rounds

Info :

Crochet 2 pieces. Sew fangs on both sides.

— How to indent nostrils :

Info :

Use the black cotton yarn. Take the thread. Pull it through under of the head. Leave the tail and sew in the right nostril.

Info :

Pass the needle from right to the left nostril. And pull out the needle in the same place under the head.

Info :

Tighten both threads so that the nostrils are sunken. Tie a knot, hide the tail inside the head.

— Embroidery nostrils :

Info :

Use the black cotton yarn and a large needle. Embroider nostrils.

— Embroidery eyebrows :

Info :

Use the black cotton yarn and a large needle. Embroider eyebrows.

— Arms :

Info :

Use the beige plush yarn. Crochet hook 4.5 mm. Make 2 pieces.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc * 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc) * 4 (16)

Round 4-5 :

16 sc (2 rounds)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, dec) * 4 (12)

Round 7-9 :

12 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Make sl st, cut the yarn. Don't stuff. Make 2 pieces.

— Body :

Info :

Use the beige plush yarn. Crochet hook 4.5 mm. Leave the tail for sewing, begin crochet without sl st. Make 24 ch, sl st in the first loop. Make a circle.

Round 1 :

24 sc (24)

Round 2 :

(3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)

Round 3 :

(4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)

Round 4 :

(5 sc, ins) * 6 (42)

Info :

HOW TO ATTACH ARM TO BODY https://youtu.be/Bq3PAUiOh2M

Round 5 :

crochet together with arm - 7 sc, 13 sc only on the body, 7 sc together with another arm, 15 sc only on the body (42)

Info :

Crochet sc2tog on both sleeves sides to avoid holes.

Info :

HOW TO CROCHET SC2TOG https://youtu.be/tZqOHv2NJhM

Round 6 :

sc2tog, crochet only on the arm - 4 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc only on the body, sc2tog, 4 sc only on the another arm, sc2tog, 14 sc only on the body (38)

Round 7 :

dec, 2 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 14 sc (34)

Round 8 :

34 sc, ch (34)

Round 9-14 :

34 dc (6 rounds)

Info :

Make 1 sc, 1 sl st, cut and secure the yarn.

Info :

Sew the body to the head as shown in the photos.

Info :

CONGRATULATIONS! Your hand puppet is ready

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert and fix the safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12 of the head, leaving 9 sc between the eyes before securing them.
  • Sew ears between rounds 16-17 from the MR on the nose, spacing them 7 stitches apart for symmetry; use the 20 cm tail left for sewing.
  • Sew the two boar fangs on both sides of the snout after crocheting two fang pieces, securing threads inside the head.
  • Attach arms during round 5 of the body as instructed: crochet together with arm - 7 sc, 13 sc only on the body, 7 sc together with another arm, 15 sc only on the body, then continue shaping and secure.
  • Sew the finished body to the head using the tail left on the body and match position as shown in photos; pin parts first to check alignment then whipstitch securely.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds and start points, especially during increases and decreases.
  • 💡Stuff the head firmly but gradually before closing to maintain shape; do not overstuff the body to avoid distortion.
  • 💡Leave long sewing tails where indicated (ears 20 cm, body tail for sewing) to make assembly easier and neater.
  • 💡Do not stuff the arms; they should remain flat for comfortable puppet use and easy attachment.
  • 💡When joining arms to the body, use sc2tog on sleeve sides to avoid gaps and secure the join.

This boar hand puppet pattern is designed to help you make a soft, expressive puppet with simple shaping and cute details. Perfect for storytelling, gifts, or adding to a puppet collection. Have fun personalizing the face and colors, and enjoy the cozy feel of the plush yarn. 🧶🐗

You ask,

we answer.

FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished puppet measures approximately 28 cm (11") tall when using the recommended plush yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size and texture will change; use an appropriate hook for the chosen yarn and expect differences in fit and finish.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and joining techniques is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, pace, and how much time you spend on finishing and embroidery details.

How do I indent the eyes and nostrils?

Use black cotton yarn and a sewing needle to pass threads around and under the eyes or through the nostril points, then tighten to sink the features and hide tails inside the head as described in the pattern.