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The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet Piglet amigurumi worked in rounds using plush or cotton yarn. You will build the head and body in one piece, then crochet ears, arms, legs and a snout before finishing with embroidery and assembly details. The design includes color-change stripes and clear finishing instructions so you can create a smiling character with personality.

The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes optional balloon accessory with full rounds and thread mounting instructions, plus tips for using different yarns and choosing eye size. The pattern provides photo-based assembly guidance to achieve the Piglet's charming expression.

Why You'll Love This The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines quick, repetitive rounds with expressive finishing that really brings the character to life. I enjoy how the color changes create a playful striped body and how a few simple embroidered details transform the face. The construction is designed to be forgiving — you can stuff as you go and make small adjustments for originality. It’s a pattern I make again and again for gifts because the final toy feels hand-stitched and full of personality.

The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize this Piglet by changing yarn and color choices — try pastel shades for a baby-themed toy or bold tones for a playful look.

To make a mini keychain version, use thin cotton and a 1 mm hook and reduce rounds proportionally; for a giant cuddle buddy switch to a chunky plush yarn with a 5 mm hook.

I often add embroidered freckles, tiny felt clothing, or a crocheted bow to give the Piglet more personality and to match gift themes.

If you want posable arms or balloon wires, use thin copper wire inside the arms or balloon thread to create a bendable poseable piece.

Swap the striped body for a single color to get a cleaner, simpler silhouette that highlights facial embroidery.

Try safety eyes of different diameters or embroidered eyes to soften the expression; felt eye mounts work great for very small eyes.

For a holiday version, add a tiny crocheted scarf, hat or little appliqué on the belly and experiment with metallic thread for festive shimmer.

I sometimes make a whole family set by scaling the pattern up or down — change hook and yarn to create matching sizes for a mom, dad and baby trio.

To personalize a gift, embroider a name or date on the underside of the piglet using contrasting yarn and small neat stitches.

Don't be afraid to experiment with textures — combine plush for the body and cotton for limbs for an interesting contrast and easier shaping of small details.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds with increases and decreases causes lost stitch counts; place a marker at the start of each round and recount after shaping rows. ✗ Overstuffing the head makes face tightening difficult and can distort the expression; stuff gradually and leave the head slightly soft for better shaping when tightening. ✗ Changing colors without securing tails will create loose ends later; tie or weave in the color joins immediately and leave a short tail to weave inside during finishing. ✗ Using safety eyes that are too large or small will change the character's expression; test eye sizes on a small scrap or use felt mounting for tiny eyes to find the right balance.

The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet Piglet amigurumi using plush or cotton yarn with clear step-by-step instructions. This pattern includes full head/body shaping, ears, arms, legs, snout, face assembly and a small balloon accessory. Perfect for gifting or decorating, the finished Piglet is charming and expressive with embroidered features and optional safety eyes.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for The Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn (Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce) 120m/100g - less than a ball of each color: Light pink (1) (80319), Pink (2) (80314), Crimson (3) (80310)
  • 02
    For cotton option: Alize Cotton Gold 149 (body) and 33 (ears), YarnArt Jeans 74 (head, legs, arms) - consumption less than 50 g
  • 03
    Red semi-cotton yarn - small amount for balloon
  • 04
    Light semi-cotton and thin cotton yarns for balloon thread winding and details
  • 05
    Small amounts of black cotton yarn for eyebrows and smile embroidery
  • 06
    Felt (small piece) to fix small diameter safety eyes

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3.25 mm (recommended for plush yarn)
  • 02
    Crochet hook 3-4 mm (alternative for plush yarn)
  • 03
    Crochet hook 2.5 mm (for semi-cotton balloon and details)
  • 04
    Crochet hook 1.75-2 mm (for semi-cotton/cotton details)
  • 05
    Crochet hook 1 mm (for thin yarn details)
  • 06
    Safety eyes ~8 mm (a pair) or embroider eyes for cotton version
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Yarn sewing needles
  • 09
    Sewing pins with large head
  • 10
    Scissors and thread cutter
  • 11
    Fiber filling (polyester stuffing)
  • 12
    Synthetic/tooth thread for tightening and thread mount of paws (optional but stronger)
  • 13
    Copper wire D=2 mm 30 cm (balloon) and copper wire D=1.5 mm 15 cm (small balloon)
  • 14
    Superglue (for fixing balloon thread to wire)
  • 15
    Pliers (for wire)
  • 16
    Small lighter or thick needle to make holes in felt for eye mounting (as shown)

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— Head - Body :

Info :

*stuff while crocheting, don't stuff the head too tight so that to make face tightening easier. *start working with light pink yarn (1)

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*6 (24)

Round 5-8 :

4 rounds of 24 SC (24)

Round 9 :

4 INC, 4 SC, 4 INC, 12 SC (32)

Round 10-14 :

5 rounds of 32 SC (32)

Info :

Insert eyes between 8th and 9th rounds at a distance of 4 SC (between INCs), or embroider them with black thread

Round 15 :

(6 SC, DEC)*4 (28)

Round 16 :

(5 SC, DEC)*4 (24)

Round 17 :

(6 SC, DEC)*3 (21)

Info :

*change color to crimson (3)

Round 18-19 :

2 rounds of 21 SC (21)

Round 20 :

(6 SC, INC)*3 (24)

Info :

*change color to pink (2)

Round 21 :

24 SS (work slip stitches around) (24)

Round 22 :

BLO: 24 SC (24)

Round 23 :

(7 SC, INC)*3 (27)

Round 24 :

27 SC (27)

Info :

*change color to pink (2)

Round 25 :

27 SS (27)

Info :

*change color to crimson (3)

Round 26 :

BLO: (8 SC, INC)*3 (30)

Round 27 :

(9 SC, INC)*3 (33)

Round 28 :

(10 SC, INC)*3 (36)

Info :

*change color to pink (2)

Round 29 :

36 SS (36)

Info :

*change color to crimson (3)

Round 30 :

BLO: 36 SC (36)

Round 31-32 :

2 rounds of 36 SC (36)

Info :

*change color to pink (2)

Round 33 :

36 SS (36)

Info :

*change color to crimson (3)

Round 34 :

BLO: 36 SC (36)

Round 35 :

36 SC (36)

Round 36 :

(4 SC, DEC)*6 (30)

Info :

*change color to pink (2)

Round 37 :

30 SS (30)

Info :

Cut pink thread (2) and tie it with the main crimson thread

Info :

*change color to crimson (3)

Round 38 :

BLO: (3 SC, DEC)*6 (24)

Round 39 :

24 SC (24)

Round 40 :

(2 SC, DEC)*6 (18)

Round 41 :

(SC, DEC)*6 (12)

Round 42 :

6 DEC (6)

Info :

Pull the hole down, fix the thread and hide the ending

— Ear :

Info :

*pink yarn (2). *don't stuff

Round 1 :

3 SC in MR (3)

Round 2 :

3 INC (6)

Round 3 :

6 SC (6)

Round 4 :

(SC, INC)*3 (9)

Round 5 :

(2 SC, INC)*3 (12)

Round 6 :

(3 SC, INC)*3 (15)

Round 7 :

(4 SC, INC)*3 (18)

Round 8 :

18 SC (18)

Round 9 :

(4 SC, DEC)*3 (15)

Round 10 :

(3 SC, DEC)*3 (12)

Round 11 :

(2 SC, DEC)*3 (9)

Info :

Fold in half and crochet 4 SS together; fix the thread and cut it

— Arm :

Info :

*light pink yarn (1). *don't stuff

Round 1 :

3 SC in MR (3)

Round 2 :

3 INC (6)

Round 3-4 :

2 rounds of 6 SC (6)

Round 5 :

DEC, 4 SC (5)

Round 6 :

INC, 4 SC (6)

Round 7 :

INC, 5 SC (7)

Round 8-14 :

7 rounds of 7 SC (7)

Round 15 :

3 DEC, don't work in the last St (4)

Info :

Pull the hole down, fix the thread and hide the ending

— Leg :

Info :

*light pink yarn (1)

Round 0 :

Chain 6

Round 1 :

Start in the 2nd chain from the hook 4 SC, 3 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: 3 SC, INC (12)

Round 2-3 :

2 rounds of 12 SC (12)

Round 4 :

3 SC, 3 DEC, 3 SC (9)

Round 5 :

2 SC, 3 DEC, SC (6)

Info :

Stuff the foot, don't stuff further

Round 6-8 :

3 rounds of 6 SC (6)

Round 9 :

DEC, 4 SC (5)

Info :

Probably you need to work additional SC so that the foot to be positioned directly forward; fold detail in half and crochet it together 2 SC

— Snout :

Info :

*start with pink yarn (2)

Round 1 :

3 SC in MR (3)

Round 2 :

INC, 3 SC in the same St, INC (7)

Info :

*change color to light pink

Round 3 :

7 BPSC (7)

Info :

SS, fix the thread, leave a long ending to sew

— Assembly :

Info :

Face tightening:

Step 1 :

Mark 4 points under the eyes 5 rounds lower the eye at a distance of 5-6 SC between two internal points

Step 2 :

Take a strong thread of main yarn color and a long needle; insert it in the 1st point and withdraw it on the side of the eye

Step 3 :

Insert the needle in the point from the other side of the eye; withdraw the needle at the bottom, near the 1st point

Step 4 :

Stretch the thread well; tie several knots and hide endings inside; repeat the steps on the other side

Step 5 :

Then do a horizontal eye if needed (see the photo)

Step 6 :

Attach the snout: sew the snout to the front of the head in the position shown in photos

Step 7 :

Embroider the smile: mark 4 points as shown, insert needle under the face and withdraw on back side; stretch the thread under the pins and fix two bottom points with thread if needed

Step 8 :

Embroider horizontal stitches in the corners of the smile and hide thread endings

Step 9 :

Embroider the eyebrows: follow pinned points in the photos and embroider tiny arcs above the eyes; you can embroider additional black eyelids

Step 10 :

Attach the ears: position each ear on the head, pin and sew securely in place as shown in the photos

Step 11 :

Attach the arms (thread mount): try on the arms and choose appropriate position; insert a long needle through the body at the place of mounting the 1st arm and withdraw at place of the 2nd arm; insert needle through the arm, step aside 1-2 SC on the front side

Step 12 :

Turn back through the same hole to the initial ending and put the 2nd arm on the needle; stretch thread very well and tie thread endings, hide them inside; if a knot doesn't hide, re-do the mounting

Step 13 :

Attach the legs: sew them on one line at the bottom so the toy stands or sits as desired

— Balloon :

Info :

*in this crochet pattern I use the 2nd set of materials for balloon: a bit of plush yarn; a bit of semi-cotton yarn; hook 3.5-4 mm for plush yarn; hook 1.75-2 mm for semi-cotton yarn; copper wire D=2 mm 30 cm; copper wire D=1.5 mm 15 cm; stitch markers; fiber filling; superglue; pliers; cutter; scissors.

Info :

*Balloon: red semi-cotton yarn, hook 2,5 mm. *stuff while crocheting

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 SC, INC)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 SC, INC)*6 (36)

Round 7-11 :

5 rounds of 36 SC (36)

Round 12 :

(10 SC, DEC)*3 (33)

Round 13 :

(9 SC, DEC)*3 (30)

Round 14 :

(8 SC, DEC)*3 (27)

Round 15 :

(7 SC, DEC)*3 (24)

Round 16 :

(6 SC, DEC)*3 (21)

Round 17 :

(5 SC, DEC)*3 (18)

Round 18 :

(4 SC, DEC)*3 (15)

Round 19 :

(3 SC, DEC)*3 (12)

Round 20 :

(2 SC, DEC)*3 (9)

Round 21 :

(SC, DEC)*3 (6)

Round 22 :

6 INC (12)

Round 23 :

(SC, INC)*6 (18)

Info :

SS, fix the thread, leave long ending to fix the wire

Info :

"Balloon thread": spread the glue on the wire ending and wind thin cotton thread in two directions; fix well and insert the wire into the balloon opening and fix with the long ending of the balloon thread

Assembly Instructions

  • Face tightening: mark 4 points under the eyes 5 rounds lower, at a distance of 5-6 SC between two internal points, run a strong thread through and pull to shape the cheeks, tie several knots and hide the endings.
  • Attach the snout by sewing it to the center front of the face using the long sewing tail, position according to photos and secure with hidden stitches.
  • Embroider the smile by marking 4 points under the snout, pass the black thread under the pins, stretch the thread and fix two bottom points if needed, then embroider horizontal stitches at the corners.
  • Attach the ears to the top of the head: fold each ear as instructed, position on marked points, pin and sew securely through the base so ears are symmetrical.
  • Attach the arms using the thread-mounting method: pass a long needle through the body from one arm-mark to the other, thread both arms, pull taut and tie, hiding the knot inside the body.
  • Sew the legs along one line at the bottom of the body ensuring even spacing so the piglet sits or stands stably.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially during increases, decreases and color changes.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while crocheting and avoid overstuffing the head to make face tightening and shaping easier.
  • 💡Pin all parts in position before sewing to ensure symmetry and correct placement; photos show suggested positions.

This Piglet pattern brings a smile with soft plush yarn and playful stripes — a handmade friend to hug and treasure. Whether you choose plush or cotton, the step-by-step photos and detailed assembly instructions make finishing easy and rewarding. Share your Piglet as a thoughtful gift or keep it as a cozy decor piece. 🧶🎁

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished piglet measures approximately 28-30 cm (11.5") tall using Himalaya Dolphin Baby/Dolce plush yarn, or 15-17 cm (6.5") tall using Alize Cotton Gold/YarnArt Jeans with thinner hooks.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights; using thicker plush yarn with a larger hook will create a larger, softer piglet while thinner cotton yarn and smaller hooks produce a firmer, smaller toy.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with working in the round, increases, decreases, back-post stitches and simple assembly techniques.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours depending on experience and whether you make the balloon accessory and detailed embroidery.

What is the best way to attach the arms so they don't flop?

Use the thread-mount method described: insert a long needle through the body, thread both arms onto the needle, pull the thread tight and tie knots, hiding ends inside the body for a secure mount.