This Tiny Crochet Pig Pattern makes a small, round amigurumi pig with a pink body, a flat snout with two nostrils, little folded ears, short stubby legs, and a curly tail. The head and body are worked in one piece, so there is almost no sewing. It uses only basic stitches, so it is a lovely first project. Make one as a gift, a desk buddy, or a bag charm, or make a whole farmyard in different pinks.
Pattern Information
Skill level: Beginner, with basic shaping, embroidery, and sewing.
Terms: US crochet terminology.
Construction: The head and body are worked in one piece in continuous rounds. The snout, ears, legs, and tail are worked separately and sewn on. The face is embroidered.
Estimated size: About 8 cm (3 in) tall and 9 cm (3.5 in) wide, using DK-weight cotton. Actual dimensions depend on yarn, tension, and stuffing.
Pattern note: This is an original design based on the title concept. Stitch counts have been checked, but the pattern has not been physically crocheted or independently tested. Adjust the shaping and feature placement to suit your yarn.
Materials
- DK-weight cotton yarn in light pink, approximately 22 g, for the body, ears, legs, and snout.
- A little darker pink yarn or thread, for the nostrils and inner ears.
- Black thread for optional embroidered eyes, and deeper pink thread for the cheeks.
- A 2.5 mm hook as a starting point (use a hook small enough to keep the fabric dense).
- Two 6 mm black safety eyes, or black thread for embroidered eyes.
- Fiberfill, stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, and removable pins.
Use embroidered eyes if the pig is for a baby or young child.
Stitches and Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | magic ring |
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| inc | 2 sc in one stitch |
| dec | invisible single crochet decrease over the next 2 stitches |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Work in a spiral without joining or turning unless directed otherwise. Numbers in brackets give the completed stitch count. Repeat parentheses the stated number of times. Move the marker at the start of every round.
Before You Begin
Crochet tightly so the stuffing does not show through the stitches. Stuff firmly but evenly, adding small pieces rather than large clumps. The pig should be a plump ball, slightly wider than it is tall. Count your stitches at the end of every round. It is the best habit a beginner can build.
Pin the eyes and snout before you commit. Eyes set a little wide apart and the snout set low give the pig a sweet face.
Head and Body (pink)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. [30]
Rounds 6–12: Sc in every stitch. [30 per round; 7 rounds]
Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, with about 9 stitches between them. Fit the backs securely. Pin the snout at the center front on Rounds 9–10, between and just below the eyes.
Round 13: (3 sc, dec) × 6. [24]
Round 14: (2 sc, dec) × 6. [18]
Stuff firmly now.
Round 15: (Sc, dec) × 6. [12]
Round 16: Dec × 6. [6]
Fasten off, thread the tail through the remaining front loops, draw closed, and hide the end. The closed hole is the bottom. Roll the pig between your palms to make it round and smooth.
Snout (pink)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: Sc around. [12]
Sl st in the next stitch and fasten off with a long tail. Stuff with a tiny wisp, flatten slightly into an oval, and sew to the pinned position with small stitches. With darker pink thread, embroider two small upright oval nostrils on the snout, about 2 stitches apart.
Ears (make 2, pink)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 3. [9]
Round 3: Sc around. [9]
Fasten off with a long tail. Do not stuff. Flatten into a triangle, fold the tip forward slightly, and sew the base to the top of the head at about Rounds 4–5, about 8 stitches apart, so the ears flop forward.
Legs (make 4, pink)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 3. [9]
Rounds 3–4: Sc around. [9 per round; 2 rounds]
Fasten off with a long tail. Stuff lightly, leaving the top unfilled for sewing. Sew to the bottom of the body, front legs close together and back legs toward the rear, all at the same height.
Tail (pink)
Leave a long tail, then ch 8. Work 2 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off with a long tail. The extra stitches make it curl into a spiral. Sew one end to the center back, low on the body.
Face and Finishing
- Cheeks: With deeper pink thread, add a small patch of 2 or 3 horizontal stitches below and outside each eye.
- Smile (optional): With black thread, embroider a tiny curve below the snout.
- Shape: Flatten the bottom slightly so the pig sits steadily.
- Hide every tail and give each ear, leg, and the tail a gentle tug to check it holds.
Practical Tips and Troubleshooting
My stitch count is off. Count at the end of every round. If you are one stitch off, undo the round and redo it.
The pig looks lumpy. Add stuffing in small wisps and roll the body between your palms.
The pig tips over. Flatten the bottom and sew all four legs on at the same height.
The ears stand up. Fold the tips forward and tack them with a small stitch.
The eyes look uneven. Pin the eyes before inserting them, and check the face from the front and from above before fastening the backs.
FAQ
What yarn should a beginner use? Smooth, light-colored cotton or acrylic in DK weight. Dark yarn hides the stitches and is harder to read.
Can I make it bigger? Yes. Use chunky yarn and a 4 mm hook for a pig about twice the size, and add 2 extra plain rounds to the body.
Can I embroider the eyes? Yes. Make two small black satin-stitch ovals between Rounds 7 and 8, with 9 stitches between them, and add a tiny white highlight stitch.
Can I make it a bag charm? Yes. Sew a ch-12 loop to the top of the head and attach a key ring or lobster clasp.
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