Making a warthog amigurumi is a fantastic project that’s both charming and rewarding. 🐗✨ The process is like crafting a little friend, stitch by stitch, where every loop of yarn brings this quirky animal to life. Plus, warthogs have such unique and expressive features that they’re perfect for showcasing creativity and a bit of whimsy. From their bristly little snouts to the curly tails, every detail is a chance to add personality and fun to your creation.
Jumping into making a warthog amigurumi pattern is an adventure that blends creativity with a touch of patience. First, I gather my materials: soft yarn in earthy tones, a trusty crochet hook, and a pair of safety eyes that will give my warthog that gentle, endearing gaze. 🧶👀 The beauty of amigurumi is in the shaping, starting from the roly-poly body and working through each distinctive feature. I enjoy experimenting with different techniques to capture the warthog’s playful essence—whether it’s crafting the little tusks or ensuring its snout has just the right curve. It’s an incredibly satisfying journey, and in the end, I’m left with not just a delightful toy but a handmade keepsake filled with love and personality.
🐗 Amigurumi Warthog Crochet Pattern
Meet this sturdy little warthog, sitting proudly with chunky hooves, curved ivory tusks, and a playful spiky mane. Designed with a rounded body, short limbs, and a large sculpted snout, this amigurumi captures the warm, rustic charm of a woodland-style warthog companion. A wonderful project for animal lovers and collectors alike.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
Includes shaping, appliqué details, surface attachments, and textured elements.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25–27 cm (10–10.5 inches) tall when seated, using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials & Yarn Amount
Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Dark brown (main body, head, arms, legs): ~120–140 g
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Black (hooves, mane, tail tip): ~20 g
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Cream / ivory (tusks): ~10 g
Other Supplies:
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Polyester fiberfill
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🐗 Head
With dark brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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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)
6–11. sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8–9, spaced 8–9 stitches apart.
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly. -
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🐽 Snout (Large, Rounded)
With dark brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
Lightly stuff and flatten slightly.
FO, leave long tail.
Sew centered on the lower half of the head.
Embroider two small nostrils with black yarn.
🦷 Tusks (Make 2)
With cream yarn:
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MR, 4 sc (4)
2–6. sc around (4)
Do not stuff.
Curve gently with fingers and sew one tusk to each side of the snout, angled upward and outward.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With dark brown yarn:
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MR, 4 sc (4)
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
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(2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
4–5. sc around (8)
Flatten into a soft triangle.
FO and sew high on the sides of the head, slightly tilted back.
🧍 Body
With dark brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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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)
6–13. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly, shaping a rounded belly. -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Start with black (hooves):
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–4. sc around (9)
Switch to dark brown:
5–11. sc around (9)
Lightly stuff, keeping hooves rounded.
FO, leave tail.
Sew arms slightly forward on the body.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with black (hooves):
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to dark brown:
5–10. sc around (12)
Stuff firmly to create chunky seated legs.
FO, leave tail.
Sew low on the front-bottom of the body for a seated posture.
🐾 Tail
With black yarn:
ch 8
sl st back along chain
Leave a short yarn tuft at the end.
Sew centered at the back of the body.
🖤 Mane (Spiky Back & Head)
Cut black yarn strands approx. 6–7 cm long.
Using a latch-hook or needle method, attach strands:
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Starting between the ears
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Down the center of the head
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Continuing along the spine to mid-back
Trim unevenly for a natural spiky look.
🪡 Assembly & Finishing
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Sew head securely to body
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Attach snout, then tusks
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Add ears before mane for cleaner placement
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Attach arms and legs symmetrically
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Shape hooves and belly by hand
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Trim mane lightly if needed
Optional: add subtle shaping stitches around the snout base for extra definition.
This amigurumi warthog sits proudly with a friendly, rustic personality—perfect for woodland collections, safari themes, or as a standout handmade gift. With its bold tusks, chunky hooves, and textured mane, it’s a piece that truly comes to life in your hands.
Happy crocheting 🐗🧶
