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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 an adorable seated pig amigurumi worked in a continuous spiral using lightweight cotton yarn. Youll crochet and assemble the head, body, ears, arms, legs, nose and curly tail with clear round-by-round instructions. Photos and detailed placement notes help you attach eyes, ears, nose and limbs for a polished finish.

Pig Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses increases and decreases for shaping and two-tone ears and limbs for added detail. Recommended for crocheters comfortable with basic amigurumi techniques and simple assembly.

Why You'll Love This Pig Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends simple amigurumi construction with charming shaped details like the layered ears and curly tail. I enjoy how the two-tone ear technique adds personality without being complicated. The seated pose and proportioned body make it a great display piece or gift. Working this pattern is satisfying because each section is short and rewarding, giving visible progress as you go.

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 customizing this pig pattern by changing yarn colors; swap the light and dark pinks for pastels, neutrals, or even bright contrasting colors to create a unique look.

You can make a mini keychain version by using sport or fingering yarn and a smaller hook, or make a larger cuddle version by using worsted weight yarn and a larger hook.

I sometimes embroider eyelashes, eyebrows, or a smile to give each pig its own personality; experiment with placement before committing to stitches.

Try different eye types: safety eyes, embroidered eyes, or French knots, depending on who will receive the toy and the desired look.

I like adding tiny crocheted accessories like a scarf, bow, or little hat to change the character for seasons or gifts.

For more poseability, consider adding thin wire inside the limbs or use pipe cleaners for a bendable tail design; secure ends well to prevent poking through.

Swap the yarn material for a softer plush yarn to make an extra cuddly pig, just mind the adjustments in hook size and stuffing amounts.

Make matching family sets by changing sizes and color palettes — baby piglets, mama pig, daddy pig — for a charming handmade gift set.

Play with texture: use loop or bouclé yarn for a fuzzy pig, or combine different stitch patterns on the body for subtle texture variations.

I encourage you to mix embroidery, felt pieces, and small sewn accessories to tailor each pig to your recipient — I often add a tiny felt heart sewn to the chest for gifts.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch count during rounds leads to uneven shaping; count your stitches at the end of each round to ensure accuracy and correct mistakes early. ✗ Stuffing too much early results in lumps and distorted shaping; stuff gradually and evenly, especially in the head and body, adding small amounts at a time for a smooth finish. ✗ Switching yarn colors without securing ends can cause a messy transition; use the seamless transition method described and weave in or hide ends as you go. ✗ Placing safety eyes too low or too high alters the pigs expression; place the black safety eyes between rows 14 and 15 and space them about seven stitches apart for the intended look. ✗ Skipping the instruction to leave the top rows of arms and legs unstuffed causes bulky seams when sewing; leave the top four rows empty and stuff the limb bottoms lightly to attach smoothly.

Pig Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming handmade pig amigurumi that makes a lovely gift or a cozy keepsake. This pattern guides you through each piece — head, body, limbs, ears, nose and tail — with clear step-by-step rounds so you can follow along easily. Youll work with lightweight cotton yarn and learn simple assembly tips to bring your pig to life. Perfect for gifting or decorating your home with a touch of handmade cuteness.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pig Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Size 'B' Crochet Hook (2.25 mm) - recommended for this pattern
  • 02
    Lightweight cotton yarn (weight 3) - Light Pink (main color)
  • 03
    Lightweight cotton yarn (weight 3) - Dark Pink (accent color)
  • 04
    Poly-Fil: Polyester Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 05
    Optional: Two 12mm black safety eyes (use only if not for a small child)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.25mm (B)
  • 02
    Large needle for sewing
  • 03
    Two 12mm black safety eyes (optional)
  • 04
    Polyester stuffing (Poly-Fil)
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Piece of yarn or safety pin to mark rounds
  • 07
    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 08
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends

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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. Tip: The weight and material of the yarn used and the hook size used can all contribute to how your final product turns out.

— Head :

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 0 :

Chain 7

Round 1 :

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 2 :

12 inc (24)

Round 3 :

24 sc in back loop only

Round 4 :

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 Part 1 (x2) :

Info :

Work with dark pink yarn. (x2)

Round 1 :

3 sc in MR

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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) :

Info :

Work with light pink yarn.(x2)

Round 1 :

3 sc in MR

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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.

— 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 (x2) :

Info :

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 (x2) :

Info :

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 0 :

Chain 16

Round 1 :

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 and fasten the black safety eyes between rows 14 and 15 of the head, spacing them about 7 stitches apart and secure the backs firmly.
  • Sew the nose to the head between and just under the eyes, aligning it with rows 18-22; stuff the nose lightly before attaching and leave a long tail for sewing.
  • Attach each ear (paired dark and light triangles) between rows 7 and 13 of the head with approximately 12 stitches between the ears on row 7; leave about 4 bottom stitches unattached so the ear forms an earlobe and fold the top for a natural look.
  • Sew the head to the body at the top opening after the body and head are stuffed and finished; ensure the head is centered and secure stitching through the head and body rounds.
  • Position arms on the front sides between the head and body at a 45 degree angle; leave about 10 stitches between the arms at the top and sew through the top rows leaving the top four rows of the arm unstuffed.
  • Sew legs to the bottom of the body, spacing them evenly and securely; leave the top four rows unstuffed for easier attachment and stability, and sew the tail onto rows 11-13 on the back of the pig.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a marker, safety pin or a piece of scrap yarn to mark the beginning of each round since the pattern is worked in a continuous spiral.
  • 💡Fasten safety eyes securely and avoid using them for toys intended for small children; embroider eyes instead for safety.
  • 💡Stuff the head and body firmly for best shape but stuff limbs lightly and leave the top four rows of arms and legs empty of stuffing to make sewing and shaping easier.
  • 💡Weave in and hide tails as you go to avoid long finishing sessions, and hide final tails inside pieces when fastening off.
  • 💡Work with consistent tension and use the recommended 2.25 mm hook for the suggested gauge to reduce gaps and preserve proportions.

This sweet pig amigurumi pattern is designed to be fun and approachable while delivering a polished, adorable result. 🧶 It uses lightweight cotton yarn and simple shaping techniques so you can enjoy every step of the process. 🐷 Whether youre gifting it or keeping it, this little pig will bring smiles and warm handmade charm. ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately a small to medium plush (size will vary depending on yarn and tension); using the recommended lightweight yarn and 2.25mm hook produces the proportions shown in the photos.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight but it will affect the finished size; if you use a thicker yarn, use a larger hook and expect a chunkier result, and adjust stuffing and eye size accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses increases, decreases and working in a continuous spiral; basic amigurumi experience and familiarity with single crochet, magic ring, and simple shaping is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the pig in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience level, assembly time, and whether you add extra details or personalization.

Are safety eyes required and what size are recommended?

Safety eyes are optional; the pattern recommends two 12mm black safety eyes if the toy is not for a small child. For child-safe toys, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes.