Looking for an easy amigurumi pig pattern? Today, I’m sharing an adorable pig amigurumi design that’s perfect for beginners! This cute pig toy is made using velvet yarn, giving it a soft, plush look that makes it irresistible. Despite its simple construction, the piglet features charming details, like realistic ears and a cute nose, making it both realistic and lovable.
Pig Muddy for Beginners Crochet Pattern
Plush amigurumi toys are especially popular during the winter months, and this pig amigurumi is no exception. The pattern includes detailed instructions that highlight small, yet impactful touches—like the pig’s nose tip—that bring the toy to life. This plush pig crochet toy is also perfect for Christmas decorations or as a fun gift for loved ones.
Designer: swyazano
Materials:
– Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby ( ≈ 1/2 skein)
– Hook size: 4.00 mm
– Safety eyes 8 mm
– Fiberfill
– Embroidery floss for nostrils and brows
Abbreviations
sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
st: Stitch
sl-st : Slip Stitch
ch : Chain
BLO : Crochet into back loops only
To make an Amigurumi pig toy, we first start with tiny pieces.
Arms (x 2)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6)
Rnd 2-6: 6 sc (5 rnds)
Sl st. Fold the top opening flat and and 3 sc through both sides across.
Fasten off, and leave a tail for sewing.
After crocheting the arms of the amigurumi toy, we make the muzzle part.
Muzzle
With dark colour:
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Magic Ring (8)
With main colour:
Rnd 2: BLO 8 sc
Rnd 3: 8 sc
Sl st. Fasten off, and leave a tail for sewing.
Now we will crochet the ears of the amigurumi pig. I must say they look pretty tiny.
Ears (x 2)
Make 6 ch
Rnd 1: From the 2nd ch from hook: 5 sc in 5 stitch, 1 turning chain
Rnd 2: dec, 1 sc, dec,1 turning chain
Rnd 3: dec with 3 stitch, 1 ch
Fasten off, and leave a tail for sewing. (img 1)
Now we will crochet the most important and large parts of the amigurumi pig.
Legs, Body and Head
Legs (x 2)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (9)
Rnd 3: dec, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc (9)
Rnd 4: 9 sc
Rnd 5: dec, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc (9)
Slst.
Don’t cut the yarn when you will finish the second leg!
From the 2nd leg: 2 ch, join with the first leg. (img 2)
Continue crocheting the body in the round:
Rnd 6: 6 sc on the first leg, 8 inc, 8 sc (30)
Rnd 7: 30 sc
Rnd 8: 29 sc, 6 ch (for tail) – inc in second ch from hook, 4 inc in next 4 sc, 1 sc on the body (30) (img 3,4)
Rnd 9-11: 30 sc (3 rnds)
Rnd 12: (3 sc , dec) repeat 6 times (24)
Rnd 13: 24 sc
Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
Rnd 15: 18 sc, joining arms: 4 sc, 3 sc together with sc of the first arm, 6 sc, 3 sc together with sc of the second arm, 2 sc (18)
Rnd 16: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (15)
Rnd 17: (4 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (18)
Rnd 18: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
Rnd 19: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)
Rnd 20-22: 30 sc (3 rnds)
Rnd 23: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24)
Rnd 24: 24 sc
Rnd 25: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
Rnd 26: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
Rnd 27: 6 dec
Sl st. Fasten off, and leave a tail for sewing.
Make eyes indents at the level of R 21-22, at the distance of 4 stitches from each other.
