Say hello to the Amigurumi Pig, a plump and playful little pal that’s ready to bring a smile to your face! 🐷🧶 With its round snout, floppy ears, and curly tail, this adorable piglet is full of charm and personality. Whether you’re crafting a barnyard buddy, a storybook character, or a sweet gift for someone special, this pattern is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your crochet collection.
Ideal for crocheters who love soft shapes and expressive details, this project works up quickly and invites plenty of customization. Try different shades of pink, add a tiny bow or overalls, or stitch up a whole herd for extra fun. The Amigurumi Pig is a joyful way to stitch up giggles, cuddles, and a sprinkle of handmade happiness—one loop at a time! 🧵💗
🐷 Adorable Amigurumi Pig Crochet Pattern
This sweet little pig will steal your heart with its round snout, floppy ears, and curly tail! 🩷 Perfectly plump and irresistibly cute, this crochet pig makes a wonderful handmade gift or a fun addition to your amigurumi farm collection.
🎯 Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate – You’ll practice working in rounds, shaping, and sewing small parts together.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 7 inches (18 cm) long and 5 inches (13 cm) tall when made with worsted-weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted / Aran Weight):
- 🩷 Light Pink – 70 g (head, body, ears, snout, tail, upper legs)
- 🌸 Dusty Pink / Salmon – 10 g (inner ears)
- 🤎 Medium Brown – 15 g (hooves)
- 🖤 Black – small amount (nostrils, eyebrows)
Other Supplies:
- Crochet hook: 3.0 mm
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip stitch
- FO – Fasten off
🐽 Head (Light Pink)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rnds 8–16: sc around (42)
Rnd 17: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Rnd 18: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
👀 Insert safety eyes between Rnds 10–11, approximately 8 stitches apart.
Rnd 19: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 20: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Rnd 21: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Rnd 22: dec x6 (6)
FO and weave in end.
🐽 Snout (Light Pink)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5–6: sc around (24)
FO leaving a long tail.
Stuff lightly and sew centered on the front of the head, slightly below the eyes.
With black yarn, embroider two small vertical nostrils.
🐷 Body (Light Pink)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rnds 8–22: sc around (42)
Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 27: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO leaving a long tail.
Sew the head to the front of the body, ensuring the snout faces slightly upward.
🐾 Legs (Make 4 – Start with Brown for Hooves)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: sc around (12)
🔄 Switch to light pink.
Rnd 4: BLO sc around (12)
Rnds 5–10: sc around (12)
Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
Stuff lightly and FO, leaving a long tail.
🪡 Sew two front legs under the body near the head and two back legs near the rear so the pig stands balanced.
🐖 Ears (Make 2 – Light Pink with Dusty Pink Inner)
Outer Ear (Light Pink):
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
Rnd 5: sc around (15)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
Rnd 7: sc around (18)
FO, leaving a long tail.
Inner Ear (Dusty Pink):
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
FO, leaving a long tail.
🩷 Sew the inner ear to the center of the outer ear, then flatten each ear. Pinch the base slightly and sew between Rnds 8–10 on the head. Shape to curve gently outward and down.
🌀 Tail (Light Pink)
Ch 18.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each ch across (34 sc).
FO leaving a long tail.
🐖 The tail will curl naturally! Sew it securely to the back center of the body.
✨ Finishing Details
- Embroider small curved eyebrows above the eyes using black yarn.
- Adjust the shape by gently molding the stuffing.
- Ensure the snout faces slightly upward for that playful look.
- Optionally, brush lightly with a soft brush for a plush texture.
🧷 Assembly Order
1️⃣ Sew the head to the front of the body.
2️⃣ Attach all four legs symmetrically.
3️⃣ Sew the snout and embroider nostrils.
4️⃣ Add the ears to the sides of the head.
5️⃣ Attach the curly tail to the back.
6️⃣ Finish with eyebrows and final shaping.
💖 Finishing Touches
Your plump and playful pig is ready to oink its way into hearts! 🐷💫
With its cheerful face, cute little hooves, and curly tail, this amigurumi pig is perfect as a handmade gift, desk buddy, or nursery decoration.
Happy Crocheting! 🧶
