Amigurumi Crochet Little Pig: How to Make a Cute Farm Animal Step by Step

A handmade crochet amigurumi little pig is an endearing, charming project that brings rustic farmyard warmth, sweet floppy ears, a prominent snout, and delightful character to any handmade collection. Featuring a rounded pink body, cute little trotters, a curly tail, and embroidered facial features, this adorable plush is as rewarding to craft as it is to display.

Following your preferred style, this pattern is completely text-based with zero images and zero tables, providing structured, clear, and descriptive instructions in English from start to finish.

1. Project Overview

All measurements and times are approximate:

Skill level: Intermediate
Completion time: 5 to 8 hours
Finished size: Approximately 6 to 7 inches tall when seated or sitting in a display basket
Construction: Worked mainly in continuous spiral rounds for the head, body, and snout, with separately crafted ears, trotters, and a curly tail that are sewn together
Main stitches: Magic ring, chain, slip stitch, single crochet, increase, and invisible decrease
Suggested uses: Nursery decor, handmade children’s toys, baby shower gifts, farm-themed room accessories, and desktop companions

The final dimensions will depend on your yarn weight, hook size, and personal stitch tension.

2. Materials and Supplies

Yarn: Soft medium worsted weight yarn (Category 4) or DK yarn in smooth cotton or anti-pilling acrylic:
- Color A (Main Body, Head & Ears): Soft Baby Pink (approx. 100 g)
- Color B (Snout Accent): Light Blush or Soft Cream (approx. 20 g)
- Color C (Nostrils & Eyes Embroidery): Dark Brown or Black embroidery floss (small scrap)
Crochet hook: 3.0 mm (US C/2) or 3.25 mm to maintain a dense fabric that keeps fiberfill securely enclosed
Safety eyes: One pair of 8 mm or 10 mm black plastic safety eyes with secure backings
Stuffing: Premium polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle: Blunt-ended yarn needle for sewing parts together and weaving ends
Stitch marker: Essential for tracking the first stitch of continuous spiral rounds
Scissors & straight pins: For cleanly cutting yarn tails and pinning pieces before sewing

3. US Crochet Abbreviations & Stitch Meanings

ch: Chain stitch
sl st: Slip stitch
sc: Single crochet
inc: Single crochet increase (work 2 single crochets into the same stitch)
dec: Invisible single crochet decrease (pick up front loops of next 2 stitches and crochet them together)
st(s): Stitch or stitches
MR: Magic ring
FO: Fasten off

Special Technique: The Invisible Decrease

Insert your crochet hook into the front loop only of the first stitch, then immediately insert it into the front loop only of the adjacent stitch. Yarn over, draw through both front loops, yarn over again, and draw through the remaining two loops. This prevents holes and visible bumps on your amigurumi surface.

4. Skills to Know Before Starting

Continuous Spiral Working: Do not join rounds with slip stitches or chain 1 at the end of rounds unless specified; simply place the first stitch of the next round into the next stitch, keeping your stitch marker in place.
Color Changes: Introduce new yarn colors on the final yarn-over of the preceding stitch to ensure clean and seamless transitions.
Secure Pinning: Always pin ears, snout, and limbs in place before stitching to ensure correct symmetry and posture.

5. Complete Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern

Part A: Head and Body (Pink Yarn)

Note: This pattern uses a seamless one-piece body design where the head flows directly into the rounded lower body.

Round 1: Make a MR in Pink, work 6 sc into the ring [6 sts].
Round 2: Work inc in each st around [12 sts].
Round 3: Work (1 sc, inc) 6 times around [18 sts].
Round 4: Work (2 sc, inc) 6 times around [24 sts].
Round 5: Work (3 sc, inc) 6 times around [30 sts].
Round 6: Work (4 sc, inc) 6 times around [36 sts].
Round 7: Work (5 sc, inc) 6 times around [42 sts].
Round 8: Work (6 sc, inc) 6 times around [48 sts].
Rounds 9–18 (10 rounds): Work 1 sc in each st around [48 sts].
Eye Placement: Insert safety eyes between Rounds 13 and 14, spaced roughly 8 visible stitches apart. Embroider sweet little eyebrows above the eyes.
Round 19: Work (6 sc, dec) 6 times around [42 sts].
Round 20: Work (5 sc, dec) 6 times around [36 sts].
Round 21: Work (4 sc, dec) 6 times around [30 sts].
Pack the body firmly with polyester fiberfill.
Round 22: Work (3 sc, dec) 6 times around [24 sts].
Round 23: Work (2 sc, dec) 6 times around [18 sts].
Round 24: Work (1 sc, dec) 6 times around [12 sts].
Round 25: Work dec 6 times to close [6 sts].
Fasten off and weave the remaining tail securely inside.

Part B: The Snout (Start with Light Blush / Cream, Switch to Pink)

Round 1: Make a MR in Blush/Cream, work 6 sc into the ring [6 sts].
Round 2: Work inc in each st around [12 sts].
Round 3: Work (1 sc, inc) 6 times around [18 sts].
Round 4: In back loops only, work 1 sc in each st around [18 sts]. (This creates a neat ridge that gives the snout its flat front profile).
Round 5 (Switch to Pink): Work 1 sc in each st around [18 sts].
Stuff lightly with fiberfill. Fasten off, leaving a 10-inch tail, and sew the snout centered on the face directly between the safety eyes. Use dark brown yarn to embroider two vertical oval nostrils on the front of the snout.

Part C: Ears (Make 2 in Pink Yarn)

Round 1: Make a MR, work 6 sc into the ring [6 sts].
Round 2: Work (1 sc, inc) 3 times around [9 sts].
Round 3: Work (2 sc, inc) 3 times around [12 sts].
Round 4: Work (3 sc, inc) 3 times around [15 sts].
Round 5: Work (4 sc, inc) 3 times around [18 sts].
Rounds 6–8 (3 rounds): Work 1 sc in each st around [18 sts].
Round 9: Work (4 sc, dec) 3 times around [15 sts].
Do not stuff. Flatten the opening and fold in half, then work 7 sc across the base to pinch. Fasten off with a long sewing tail, and attach the ears to the upper crown of the head.

Part D: Curly Tail (Pink Yarn)

Foundation: Ch 12.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 3 single crochets into every single chain across. This natural overload of stitches causes the chain to coil into a tight, springy spiral tail.
Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail, and stitch the curly tail securely to the lower back of the pig’s body.

6. Assembly and Finishing Touches

Inspecting Facial Features: Verify that the safety eyes are locked tightly and that the embroidered nostrils on the snout are centered.
Attaching Ears and Tail: Pin the folded ears to the top head crown and the curly tail to the back, checking symmetry before permanent stitching.
Final Shaping: Gently roll and massage the stuffed round body between your hands to distribute the fiberfill evenly into a smooth sphere.

7. Troubleshooting Common Problems

The snout looks flat or shapeless: Make sure you work Round 4 in the back loops only to establish a crisp front edge before transitioning to the pink outer rim.
The tail doesn’t curl: Ensure you work 3 single crochets into every chain of the foundation strip; packing multiple stitches into each chain forces the yarn to twist into a coil.
Stitches look loose with visible gaps: Your hook size might be too large for your yarn weight. Switch down by half a millimeter for tighter, cleaner stitch walls.

8. Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use plush blanket yarn for this little pig?

Yes. Using super bulky chenille yarn with a 5.0 mm or 6.0 mm hook will yield a giant, ultra-squishy huggable plush toy, though you will need to upgrade your safety eyes to 14 mm or 16 mm.

2. Are plastic safety eyes safe for baby toys?

Plastic safety eyes pose a choking hazard for children under 3 years old. For handmade gifts intended for infants, embroider sleeping eyes or simple closed lashes using dark brown embroidery floss instead.

3. How do I clean and wash the finished plush?

Hand wash the little pig gently in cool water with mild wool detergent, press out excess moisture inside a clean towel without wringing, and lay flat to dry in a shaded area.