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The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

The Piglet 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 The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates an adorable piglet amigurumi using plush or cotton yarns, with clear step-by-step rounds and helpful photos. You will work the head and body shaping, ears, arms, legs and a small snout, plus optional balloon accessory. Techniques include working in the round, color changes, BLO/BPSC details and thread-mounted arm attachment.

The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The instructions include gauge notes for plush and cotton options and recommendations for eye fixing and face tightening. Detailed assembly and embroidery steps help you finish a polished, smiley piglet.

Why You'll Love This The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a character full of personality. I enjoy the way the plush yarn creates a cuddly texture that is irresistible to hug. The step-by-step photos and clear rounds make the shaping predictable and fun while still giving room for creative choices. I also love how easy it is to customize colors and facial expressions to make each piglet unique.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to personalize this piglet by swapping yarn colors — try pale pastels for a nursery-friendly look or bold hues for a playful toy.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to make mini keychain versions or jumbo plushies; thicker yarn with a larger hook gives a chunky toy while thinner yarn makes a tiny collectible.

I like to replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a safer toy suitable for babies; this also gives a softer, more vintage look.

Try adding tiny crocheted props like a bow, scarf or a little vest to give your piglet personality and seasonal flair.

For posability, I sometimes insert thin wire into the arms or use a wire core for the balloon; be sure to wrap and glue the wire ends securely for safety.

Experiment with facial expressions by shifting eyebrow placement or changing the length of the smile embroidery to create happy, surprised, or sleepy characters.

I also recommend playing with texture: use chenille or velvet plush for ultra-soft surfaces, or cotton for a firmer, stitch-defined finish.

Want a set? Make a family of piglets in graduated sizes by changing yarn weight and hooks — they look adorable displayed together.

Try sewing on small accessories like felt patches or adding tiny embroidered hearts for gift-giving; these small touches make each piglet unique.

If I want a more durable toy, I prefer thread-mounted arms and secure sewn legs; always hide knots inside and test attachments for sturdiness before gifting.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can make counting increases confusing; place a marker at the start of each round and move it to stay oriented. ✗ Stuffing the head too tightly will make face tightening difficult and the expression look distorted; stuff gradually and keep the head slightly soft until facial shaping is finished. ✗ Changing color without securing tails will cause loose ends and bulk; work changeover loops carefully and weave or tie ends neatly as instructed. ✗ Pulling slip stitch threads too tightly when switching rows can close the opening and make the next round hard to work; keep slip stitch tension relaxed to allow easy next-round work.

The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet handmade Piglet amigurumi with this friendly crochet pattern. You can choose plush or cotton yarn to create a soft, huggable toy with cheerful facial details. The pattern includes clear stitch-by-stitch rounds, color-change notes, and assembly photos to guide you. Perfect for gift-making, nursery decor, or adding a new character to your amigurumi collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn 120m/100g (Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce or similar) - less than one ball of each color required
  • 02
    Light pink (1) - Himalaya Dolphin Baby color 80319 (approx. small amount, used for head and details)
  • 03
    Pink (2) - Himalaya Dolphin Baby color 80314 (approx. small amount, used for mid tones and details)
  • 04
    Crimson (3) - Himalaya Dolphin Baby color 80310 (approx. small amount, used for body stripes and ears)
  • 05
    For cotton version: Alize Cotton Gold 149 (body) and 33 (ears); YarnArt Jeans 74 (head, legs, arms) - total consumption less than 50 g
  • 06
    Red semi-cotton yarn for balloon (small amount)
  • 07
    Thin cotton thread for balloon winding (small amount)
  • 08
    Small amounts of black cotton for embroidery details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3.25 mm (recommended for plush yarn; author used 3.25 mm for plush)
  • 02
    Crochet hook 3-4 mm (general note for plush yarn depending on density)
  • 03
    Crochet hook 2 mm (for cotton toy option)
  • 04
    Hook 2.5-3 mm for semi-cotton yarn (balloon materials)
  • 05
    Hook 1.75-2 mm for semi-cotton thin details
  • 06
    Hook 1 mm for thin yarn (balloon thread work)
  • 07
    Safety eyes approx. 8 mm (pair) or embroider eyes for cotton piglet
  • 08
    Small piece of textile/felt to fix the eyes
  • 09
    Yarn sewing needles for assembly and embroidery
  • 10
    Stitch markers
  • 11
    Pins with large head for positioning
  • 12
    Scissors
  • 13
    Small cutter
  • 14
    Pliers (for bending/handling wire)
  • 15
    Polyester stuffing / fiber filling
  • 16
    Synthetic/tooth thread for tightening and thread mount of paws (optional but stronger)
  • 17
    Superglue (for balloon wire fixing)
  • 18
    Copper wire D=2 mm 30 cm (recommended for larger balloon)
  • 19
    Copper wire D=1.5 mm 15 cm (recommended for small balloon)

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— Head - Body :

Infos :

*stuff while crocheting, don't stuff the head too tight so that to make face tightening easier. *start working with light pink yarn (1)

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*6 (24)

Round 5-8 :

4 rounds of 24 SC

Round 9 :

4 INC, 4 SC, 4 INC, 12 SC (32)

Round 10-14 :

5 rounds of 32 SC

Info :

insert eyes between 8th and 9th rounds at a distance of 4 SC (between INCs, or embroider them with black thread)

Round 15 :

(6 SC, DEC)*4 (28)

Round 16 :

(5 SC, DEC)*4 (24)

Round 17 :

(6 SC, DEC)*3 (21)

Info :

*change color to crimson (3)

Round 18-19 :

2 rounds of 21 SC

Round 20 :

(6 SC, INC)*3 (24)

Info :

*change color to pink (2)

Round 21 :

24 SS

Info :

*don't pull the thread (of SS) too much, so that it will be easier to work next round. *work the last SS with the crimson thread (3)

Info :

*change color to crimson (3)

Round 22 :

BLO: 24 SC

Round 23 :

(7 SC, INC)*3 (27)

Round 24 :

27 SC

Info :

*change color to pink (2)

Round 25 :

27 SS

Info :

*change color to crimson (3)

Round 26 :

BLO: (8 SC, INC)*3 (30)

Round 27 :

(9 SC, INC)*3 (33)

Round 28 :

(10 SC, INC)*3 (36)

Info :

*change color to pink (2)

Round 29 :

36 SS

Info :

*change color to crimson (3)

Round 30 :

BLO: 36 SC

Round 31-32 :

2 rounds of 36 SC

Info :

*change color to pink (2)

Round 33 :

36 SS

Info :

*change color to crimson (3)

Round 34 :

BLO: 36 SC

Round 35 :

36 SC

Round 36 :

(4 SC, DEC)*6 (30)

Info :

*change color to pink (2)

Round 37 :

30 SS

Info :

cut pink thread (2) and tie it with the main crimson thread

Info :

*change color to crimson (3)

Round 38 :

BLO: (3 SC, DEC)*6 (24)

Round 39 :

24 SC

Round 40 :

(2 SC, DEC)*6 (18)

Round 41 :

(SC, DEC)*6 (12)

Round 42 :

6 DEC

Info :

pull the hole down, fix the thread and hide the ending

— Ear :

Infos :

*pink yarn (2). *don't stuff. Make 2 details.

Round 1 :

3 SC in MR

Round 2 :

3 INC (6)

Round 3 :

6 SC

Round 4 :

(SC, INC)*3 (9)

Round 5 :

(2 SC, INC)*3 (12)

Round 6 :

(3 SC, INC)*3 (15)

Round 7 :

(4 SC, INC)*3 (18)

Round 8 :

18 SC

Round 9 :

(4 SC, DEC)*3 (15)

Round 10 :

(3 SC, DEC)*3 (12)

Round 11 :

(2 SC, DEC)*3 (9)

Info :

fold in half and crochet 4 SS together; fix the thread and cut it

— Arm :

Infos :

*light pink yarn (1). *don't stuff. Make 2 details.

Round 1 :

3 SC in MR

Round 2 :

3 INC (6)

Round 3-4 :

2 rounds of 6 SC

Round 5 :

DEC, 4 SC (5)

Round 6 :

INC, 4 SC (6)

Round 7 :

INC, 5 SC (7)

Round 8-14 :

7 rounds of 7 SC

Round 15 :

3 DEC, don't work in the last St (4)

Info :

pull the hole down, fix the thread and hide the ending

— Leg :

Infos :

*light pink yarn (1). Make 2 details.

Round 0 :

Chain 6

Round 1 :

start in the 2nd chain from the hook 4 SC, 3 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: 3 SC, INC (12)

Round 2-3 :

2 rounds of 12 SC

Round 4 :

3 SC, 3 DEC, 3 SC (9)

Round 5 :

2 SC, 3 DEC, SC (6)

Info :

stuff the foot, don't stuff further

Round 6-8 :

3 rounds of 6 SC

Round 9 :

DEC, 4 SC (5)

Info :

probably, you need to work additional SC, so that the foot to be positioned directly forward; fold detail in half and crochet it together 2 SC

— Snout :

Infos :

*start with pink yarn (2)

Round 1 :

3 SC in MR

Round 2 :

INC, 3 SC in the same St, INC (7)

Info :

*change color to light pink

Round 3 :

7 BPSC

Info :

SS, fix the thread, leave a long ending to sew

— Assembly :

Info :

Face tightening:

Step 1 :

mark 4 points under the eyes 5 rounds lower the eye at a distance of 5-6 SC between two internal points

Step 2 :

take a strong thread of main yarn color and a long needle; insert it in the 1st point and withdraw it on the side of the eye

Step 3 :

insert the needle in the point from the other side of the eye

Step 4 :

withdraw the needle at the bottom, near the 1st point

Step 5 :

stretch the thread well; tie several knots and hide endings inside

Step 6 :

repeat the steps on the other side

Step 7 :

then do a horizontal eye if needed (see the photo)

Attach the snout :

place the snout on the face as shown in the photo and sew securely using the long ending; fix with pins if needed

Embroider the smile :

mark 4 points as it is shown in the photo; insert needle under the face and withdraw it on back side; stretch the thread under the pins; fix two bottom points with thread (if needed); embroider horizontal stitches in the corners of the smile

Embroider the eyebrows :

use black thread to embroider small eyebrow stitches above the eyes as shown in the photos; you can embroider additionally black eyelids

Attach the ears :

try on positions on the head and sew ears securely in place, using pins to check symmetry

Attach the arms (thread mount) :

try on the arms, choose the appropriate position; insert a long needle through the body in the place of mounting the 1st arm and withdraw it in the place of mounting the 2nd arm; insert the needle through the arm, step aside 1-2 SC on the front side; turn back through the same hole to the initial ending and put the 2nd arm on the needle; stretch the thread very well and tie the thread endings, hide them in the body through the same (initial) hole, so a knot can hide inside; if a knot doesn't hide, it means that you hid the endings not in the same hole; re-do the mounting

Attach the legs :

sew them on one line at the bottom

— Balloon :

Infos :

*red semi-cotton yarn, hook 2.5 mm. *stuff while crocheting

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 SC, INC)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 SC, INC)*6 (36)

Round 7-11 :

5 rounds of 36 SC

Round 12 :

(10 SC, DEC)*3 (33)

Round 13 :

(9 SC, DEC)*3 (30)

Round 14 :

(8 SC, DEC)*3 (27)

Round 15 :

(7 SC, DEC)*3 (24)

Round 16 :

(6 SC, DEC)*3 (21)

Round 17 :

(5 SC, DEC)*3 (18)

Round 18 :

(4 SC, DEC)*3 (15)

Round 19 :

(3 SC, DEC)*3 (12)

Round 20 :

(2 SC, DEC)*3 (9)

Round 21 :

(SC, DEC)*3 (6)

Round 22 :

6 INC (12)

Round 23 :

(SC, INC)*6 (18)

Info :

SS, fix the thread, leave long ending to fix the wire

Balloon thread :

spread the glue on the wire ending and wind thin cotton thread in two directions; fix and attach wire into the balloon using the long ending

Assembly Instructions

  • Face tightening: mark 4 points under the eyes (5 rounds lower), spacing them about 5-6 SC apart; use a strong thread to pull the eye area and secure with knots hidden inside the head.
  • Attach the snout by positioning it centrally on the face, pinning it in place, and sewing through the long ending until it is firmly secured.
  • Embroider the smile and eyebrows by marking the stitch points with pins, inserting the needle under the face and withdrawing it on the back side, then stretching and tying off the thread securely.
  • Attach ears by trying them on, checking symmetry with pins, then sewing each ear into place at the chosen positions on the head.
  • Mount arms using the thread-mount method: insert a long needle through the body, bring it out at the arm positions, thread through each arm and pull tight, then tie and hide thread endings inside the body.
  • Sew legs together along one line at the bottom for stability, positioning them evenly so the piglet sits or stands as intended.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the start of each round and any increase/decrease patterns.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while crocheting and avoid overstuffing the head so face tightening and shaping remain easy.
  • 💡Choose eye size carefully; small safety eyes can be fixed using a felt backing or you can embroider eyes for a cotton version.
  • 💡When changing colors, secure yarn ends and weave them in to avoid loose tails inside the toy.
  • 💡For balloon wire use copper rather than aluminum because copper is stronger and holds shape better.

This cheerful Piglet pattern makes a delightful handmade companion for kids and collectors alike. The plush texture and friendly face bring instant charm to any room. Customize colors and accessories to make a personal keepsake. 🧶🐷✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished piglet measures approximately 28-30 cm (11.5") tall when using plush yarn (Himalaya Dolphin Baby) and a 3.25 mm hook; using cotton yarn (Alize Cotton Gold/YarnArt Jeans) will yield about 15-17 cm (6.5").

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; adjust your hook size accordingly and be mindful of eye size and stuffing amounts.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in the round 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, yarn choice, and how much time is spent on assembly and embroidery.