Bring home the charm with a squishy crochet pig amigurumi! Featuring a cheerful snout and soft belly, it’s perfect for decor, gifts, or cuddles!
Squishy Crochet Pig Amigurumi
The Squishy Crochet Pig Amigurumi pattern lets you create a huggable little piggy that’s bursting with charm! This cuddly masterpiece features a cute curled tail, floppy ears, a rounded belly, and a cheerful snout. Crafted with plush yarn, the pig's soft texture is perfect for cozy hugs, playful decoration, or gifting someone a handmade smile. Its compact shape and whimsical expression make it a delightful addition to kids’ rooms, craft displays, or as your quirky desk companion. Whether for love or laughs, this charming crochet pig is sure to steal hearts!
Why love this pattern?
- Beginner-Friendly Instructions: The video provides clear, step-by-step guidance with detailed explanations for every stitch and technique, ensuring even beginners can follow along.
- Versatility: You can customize the project using plush yarn in any color, allowing for creativity and personal flair.
- Compact Design: The compact size of the pig makes it an ideal project for gifting, decorating, or simply adding to your amigurumi collection.
- Fun Components: The pattern involves creating individual parts like the arms, legs, muzzle, ears, tail, and assembling them. This lets you enjoy a multi-step crafting experience, ensuring every finished part feels rewarding.
- Neat Details: Features like embroidered eyebrows and nostrils add personality to the pig, helping crafters focus on minor details that make major impacts.
How To Crochet Amigurumi Piggy
Materials Needed
- Plush yarn in the color of your choice
- 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Pair of scissors
- Stitch marker
- Darning needle
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
Step by Step Guide
1. Arms (Make 2)
- Round 1:
- Create a slip knot.
- Chain 2.
- Work 6 single crochets (SC) into the second chain from the hook.
- Round 2:
- Work 1 SC into each stitch (6 SC total).
- Rounds 3–6:
- Continue working SC into each stitch for 4 more rounds (6 SC for each round).
- Flatten and Join:
- Flatten the top of the arm and work 3 SC across, going through both the front and back stitches.
- Chain 1 and fasten off (cut the yarn and pull through).
2. Muzzle
- Foundation:
- Create a slip knot and chain 4.
- Round 1:
- Skip the first chain.
- Work 1 SC into the second chain.
- Work an increase (2 SC into the same stitch).
- Work 1 SC into the next chain.
- Work 4 SC into the last chain (this will form a rounded edge).
- Round 2:
- Work 1 SC into the next stitch.
- In the last stitch, work an increase (2 SC).
- Round 3:
- Work a full round of SC into the back loops only (10 SC total). Use a stitch marker to mark the start of the round.
- Round 4:
- Work a full round of SC using both loops (normal SC), 1 in each stitch (10 SC total).
- Fasten Off:
- Work a slip stitch, leaving a long tail to sew the muzzle onto the pighead later.
3. Ears (Make 2)
- Foundation:
- Create a slip knot, leaving a long tail (used for sewing later).
- Chain 6.
- Row 1:
- Skip the first chain and work 5 SC into the next 5 stitches.
- Row 2:
- Chain 1 and turn the piece.
- Work a decrease across the first 2 stitches, followed by 1 SC, and then another decrease across the last 2 stitches (you'll have 3 stitches).
- Row 3:
- Chain 1 and turn the piece.
- Work another decrease, catching all 3 stitches at once (you'll have 1 remaining stitch).
- Fasten Off:
- Chain 1, cut the yarn, and pull through to secure.
4. Legs (Make 2)
- Round 1:
- Create a slip knot.
- Chain 2.
- Work 6 SC into the second chain from the hook.
- Round 2:
- Begin working in the round.
- Work 1 SC followed by an increase (2 SC into the same stitch).
- Repeat [1 SC, increase] pattern across the round (9 SC total).
- Rounds 3–5:
- Work SC in each stitch for 3 rounds (9 SC per round).
- Second Leg:
- Follow the same steps as above, but don’t cut off the yarn. You’ll connect the legs together for the body.
5. Body
- Connect the Legs:
- After finishing the second leg, chain 2 and join with the first leg using an SC.
- Round 1:
- Work 6 SC around the first leg.
- Work 8 increases in the next stitches (this covers the chain connecting both legs).
- Work 6 SC around the second leg.
- Finally, work 2 SC on the underside of the chain. Total stitch count = 30 SC.
- Rounds 2–6:
- Work SC into each stitch for 5 rounds (30 SC per round).
- Decrease the Body:
- Decrease gradually:
- Round 7: [3 SC, 1 decrease]. Stitch count = 24 SC.
- Round 8: 1 SC into each stitch. Stitch count = 24 SC.
- Round 9: [2 SC, 1 decrease]. Stitch count = 18 SC.
- Decrease gradually:
- Attach Arms:
- Position each arm, working 3 stitches through both the arm and body.
- Round 10: [1 SC, 1 decrease]. Stitch count = 12 SC.
6. Head
- Start Head:
- Continue working directly onto the body.
- Round 1: [1 SC, 1 increase]. Stitch count = 18 SC.
- Round 2: [2 SC, 1 increase]. Stitch count = 24 SC.
- Round 3: [3 SC, 1 increase]. Stitch count = 30 SC.
- Rounds 4–6:
- Work SC into each stitch for 3 rounds (30 SC per round).
- Work SC into each stitch for 3 rounds (30 SC per round).
- Face Details:
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 21 and 22, spaced 4-5 stitches apart.
- Decrease Head:
- Gradually work decreases:
- Round 7: [3 SC, 1 decrease]. Stitch count = 24 SC.
- Round 8: 1 SC into each stitch. Stitch count = 24 SC.
- Round 9: [2 SC, 1 decrease]. Stitch count = 18 SC.
- Round 10: [1 SC, 1 decrease]. Stitch count = 12 SC.
- Round 11: Work 6 decreases to close off the head. Stitch count = 6 SC.
- Gradually work decreases:
- Secure:
- Use slip stitch or needle to close the remaining gap. Stuff the head and body as needed before closing.
- Use slip stitch or needle to close the remaining gap. Stuff the head and body as needed before closing.
7. Tail
- Foundation:
- Create a slip knot.
- Chain 7.
- Curl Shape:
- Skip the first chain.
- Work 3 SC into the next 3 stitches to create the curl.
- Work 1 SC into the remaining 3 chains.
- Fasten Off:
- Leave a tail for sewing onto the back of the pig.
8. Assembly
- Ears:
- Sew the ears onto the head beside the first two rounds.
- Muzzle:
- Position the muzzle between the eyes and sew it securely.
- Tail:
- Attach the tail to the center of the back.
- Face Details:
- Embroider the nostrils onto the muzzle using black yarn.
- Add eyebrows above the eyes for extra character.
Congratulations!
Your cute crochet piggy is now complete!
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