Welcome to the adorable and farm-fresh world of amigurumi! 🐷✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Pig—a charming and playful creation perfect for animal lovers, barnyard enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and cuddly plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up cute farm animals, experimenting with soft textures, or simply want to add a delightful pig to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with perky ears, a curly tail, and a touch of piggy charm! 🌾
This design embraces warm pink tones, rounded shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a lovable and cheerful presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Pig turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out soft pinks, warm creams, and a pop of brown for the hooves, and let’s stitch up an adorable pig! 🐷
🐷 Amigurumi Pig Crochet Pattern
This Amigurumi Pig is the perfect blend of cute and cuddly! With a plump pink body, charming snout, and brown-tipped limbs, it’s a delightful farm friend that fits right in on a nursery shelf or gift basket. This project is beginner-friendly and fun to customize.
✨ Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate – Basic stitches, simple shaping, and light embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–9 inches (20–23 cm) tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted Weight):
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Pink (Main body, ears, head)
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Brown (Hooves)
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Black (Snout nostrils, eyebrows)
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Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
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12 mm safety eyes
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
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Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head (Pink)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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R7–14: sc (36)
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Insert safety eyes between R9–10, about 6–7 stitches apart
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R15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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R16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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R17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
🐽 Snout (Pink)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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R3–4: sc (12)
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FO, sew centered on face
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Embroider two vertical nostrils with black yarn
🧤 Arms (Make 2 – Brown → Pink)
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MR, 6 sc in brown
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inc x6 (12)
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R3: sc (12)
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Switch to pink
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R4–9: sc (12), stuff lightly
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FO, leave tail for sewing
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Brown → Pink)
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MR, 6 sc in brown
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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R4: sc (18)
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Switch to pink
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R5–8: sc (18)
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FO, stuff and leave tail for sewing
🐖 Body (Pink)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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R7–16: sc (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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R20–21: sc (18), FO and leave long tail
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Sew legs and arms to body
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Attach head on top securely
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Pink)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
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R4: sc (12)
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FO, fold base slightly and sew to sides of head
🌀 Tail (Pink)
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Ch 7
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2 sc in each ch back across
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FO and curl into a spiral
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Sew to back of body
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Embroider curved eyebrows with black yarn
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Add a tiny blush with pink yarn or pastel for cheeks
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Position limbs for standing or sitting pose
💡 Optional Add-ons
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Add a bow, overalls, or a flower crown for personality
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Use different colors for a themed piglet
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Sew on a tiny felt patch for a rustic look
This little piggy is ready to wiggle its way into your heart! 🐷 Whether you’re making it for a child, a gift, or just for fun — it’s a sweet and satisfying project you’ll love to crochet!
