Crocheting Whimsical Piglet Amigurumi – Free Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in pink, white, and black
  • Crochet hook appropriate for yarn weight
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Safety eyes (optional)
  • Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (work 1 sc over 2 stitches)
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st(s): stitch(es)

Finished Size: Approximately 6 inches tall when using recommended materials.

Body: Start with pink yarn.

Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts) Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts) Round 3: [Sc, inc] repeat around. (18 sts) Round 4: [Sc 2, inc] repeat around. (24 sts) Rounds 5-10: Sc in each st around. (24 sts) Round 11: [Sc 2, dec] repeat around. (18 sts) Start stuffing the body. Round 12: [Sc, dec] repeat around. (12 sts) Round 13: Dec in each st around. (6 sts) Fasten off and weave in the end.

Head: Start with pink yarn.

Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts) Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts) Round 3: [Sc, inc] repeat around. (18 sts) Round 4: [Sc 2, inc] repeat around. (24 sts) Rounds 5-8: Sc in each st around. (24 sts) Attach safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, with 5 stitches between them. Start stuffing the head. Round 9: [Sc 2, dec] repeat around. (18 sts) Round 10: [Sc, dec] repeat around. (12 sts) Round 11: Dec in each st around. (6 sts) Fasten off and weave in the end.

Ears (Make 2): Start with pink yarn.

Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts) Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts) Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around. (12 sts) Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Snout: Start with pink yarn.

Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts) Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts) Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around. (12 sts) Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Sew the ears onto the top of the head.
  2. Sew the snout onto the front of the head, below the eyes.
  3. Embroider or use small pieces of black yarn to create the nostrils.
  4. With white yarn, sew curved lines on the ears for a whimsical look.
  5. Attach the head to the body using a whip stitch or your preferred method.

Note: You can customize your piglet by adding a curly tail, a little bow, or any other embellishments you like!

Remember, this pattern is for personal use only. You’re welcome to make as many piglets as you’d like, but please do not sell or distribute this pattern without permission. Enjoy crocheting your whimsical piglet amigurumi!