Add a touch of farmyard fun to your home with this Amigurumi Pig Tissue Box Cover crochet pattern! Designed to turn an ordinary tissue box into an adorable piggy friend, this charming creation features a cute snout, floppy ears, and a cheerful expression that makes reaching for a tissue extra delightful. Whether you’re crafting for animal lovers, adding a whimsical accent to your decor, or simply enjoy making playful amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a pig bursting with personality! Perfect for brightening up any space, this crochet creation brings a touch of handmade joy to every sniffle. 🐷✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of pink, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature bow or flower for extra charm. Craft a classic pig with soft, rosy hues, create a pastel version for a dreamy aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of farm-inspired amigurumi for a charming display! Whether gifted as a thoughtful keepsake, displayed as a cheerful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Pig Tissue Box Cover is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade farmyard magic to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🐖 Amigurumi Pig Tissue Box Cover Crochet Pattern
Add charm and function to your home with this adorable pig tissue box cover! The body is shaped to fit a standard oval or rectangular tissue box, with a center slot on top for easy access. Cute details like the snout, ears, stubby legs, and curly tail bring this piggy to life.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – requires knowledge of working in the round, oval bases, increasing/decreasing, and simple embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
- Designed to fit a standard rectangular tissue box (approx. 9 x 5 x 3 in / 23 x 13 x 7 cm).
- Notes included for resizing to fit cube-shaped boxes or travel packs.
🧶 Materials
- Bulky weight yarn in:
- Pink (main body)
- Darker Pink or Brown (snout details, hooves)
- Black (smile, nostrils)
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- 12 mm black safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Fiberfill stuffing (snout, ears, legs, tail only)
- Tissue box for shaping
🔤 Abbreviations (US terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in 1 st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
- st = stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- (…) × n = repeat instructions inside parentheses n times
🧵 Pattern Instructions
Body (Oval Base)
- ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 18, 3 sc in last ch, continue on other side, sc 18, 2 sc in last st (42).
- inc, sc 18, inc × 3, sc 18, inc × 2 (48).
- sc 1, inc, sc 18, (sc, inc) × 3, sc 18, (sc, inc) × 2 (54).
- sc 2, inc, sc 18, (2 sc, inc) × 3, sc 18, (2 sc, inc) × 2 (60).
👉 Continue increasing evenly on each end until base matches the length and width of your tissue box.
5–12. sc around (no increases).
13–22. sc around (height of box; adjust to your box height).
Tissue Slot (Top Opening)
- sc 20, ch 20, skip 20, sc 20.
- sc around, working into chain stitches → creates an oval slot.
25–35. sc around (keep height consistent). - Optional: slight decreases at ends to round the top.
Snout (Front)
- MR 6.
- inc around (12).
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18).
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24).
5–8. sc around (24).
👉 Stuff well and sew low on the front.
👉 Embroider 2 vertical black nostrils.
Ears (Make 2)
- MR 6.
- (sc, inc) × 3 (9).
- (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12).
- (3 sc, inc) × 3 (15).
5–6. sc around (15).
👉 Flatten and pinch base before sewing to create outward-pointing ears. Attach slightly to the sides of the head area.
Legs (Make 4, Stubby)
With darker pink/brown for hooves:
- MR 6.
- inc around (12).
- sc around (12).
- sc around (12).
👉 Stuff firmly, sew evenly spaced under belly.
Tail (Curly)
- ch 25.
- 2 sc in each ch across.
👉 Spirals naturally. Sew on back right side.
Face
- Attach 12 mm safety eyes above the snout.
- Embroider a wide curved smile with black yarn.
🎯 Shaping Tips
- Insert the tissue box while crocheting rows 23–36 to check slot placement and overall snug fit.
- Do not stuff the body; it should stretch around the box.
- Only snout, legs, ears, and tail are stuffed.
🔄 Adjusting for Different Sizes
For Cube Tissue Boxes (square 5 × 5 in):
- Start with ch 15 instead of ch 21.
- Work increases until base matches cube.
- Build up height evenly (≈ 20 rows).
- Slot: ch 12, skip 12 sts for opening.
For Travel Pack Covers:
- Start with ch 13, shorter oval base.
- Slot only ch 8.
- Shorten height to ≈ 10–12 rows.
🌟 Final Touch
This little piggy will brighten up your room and make reaching for tissues extra fun. Whether you make one for yourself or as a gift, it’s sure to be a squeal-worthy favorite! 🐷💖
