Pig Amigurumi Pattern: Free Cute Pinky Pig in 7 Easy Steps

This free pig amigurumi pattern shows you how to crochet Pinky the Little Pig, a lovable baby piglet in a tiny diaper with big embroidered-thread eyes, a curly tail and floppy ears. The pig amigurumi pattern was designed by Crossmanknits, who created Pinky for their daughters. We share it with full credit, clearer formatting and extra tips from our crochet team at GauHandmade.

Below you will find the complete pig amigurumi pattern round by round, the designer's charts, a stitch guide, assembly notes and troubleshooting help. Prefer to skip the hook? We also sell Pinky as a finished toy.

About Pinky the Little Pig: Size, Skill Level and Yarn

Pinky measures 18 cm long and 15 cm wide including her ears, according to the designer. That is a comfortable cuddle size. The pattern is written in US crochet terms and is worked mostly in continuous spiral rounds.

The designer does not give an official skill level. In our experience, this pig amigurumi pattern suits a confident beginner or an intermediate crocheter. The snout starts on a foundation chain, the eyes use thin embroidery thread and a 1.5 mm hook, and the diaper edge uses front-loop rounds. None of it is difficult, but it rewards patience.

The designer also offered a separate techniques file; our stitch guide below covers the same ground for this pig amigurumi pattern.

Detail	Pinky the Little Pig
Designer	Crossmanknits
Finished size	18 cm long, 15 cm wide with ears
Terminology	US crochet terms
Main yarn	Mercerized cotton (Scheepjes Catona or Catania)
Hooks	2.5 mm for the body, 1.5 mm for the eyes
Skill level	Not stated; we suggest confident beginner to intermediate

Materials for the Pig Amigurumi Pattern

What you need

2.5 mm crochet hook for the cotton yarn
Mercerized cotton yarn (Scheepjes Catona or Catania):
- 2x Light Pink (80g)
- 1x Dark pink (20g)
- 1x Off white (20g) or light blue (20g)
1.5 mm crochet hook for the embroidery yarn
Embroidery yarn for eyes (DMC or Anchor or Puppet): 1x Black, 1x white, 1x grey
Tapestry needle, scissors (optional: sewing pins)
Stuffing

Notes on the materials

Mercerized cotton has a smooth, slightly shiny finish and very clear stitch definition. It barely sheds and holds its shape. If you substitute, choose a similar cotton and a hook that gives tight, gap-free fabric.

Embroidery thread for the eyes is an important design choice. Pinky's eyes are made with thinner thread and a smaller hook. The designer notes that if you crochet the eyes with the same yarn weight as the body, they will turn out bigger, which changes her expression.

Abbreviations and Stitch Guide

These are the abbreviations used in the pig amigurumi pattern, as the designer lists them:

BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
ch: chain
MR: magic ring
sc: single crochet (x shape single crochet)
sc3tog: single crochet 3 together
sl: slip (invisible slip)
st(s): stitch, stitches
inc: single crochet increase (2sc into next st)
dec: single crochet decrease (seamless decrease)
( ): repeat in parentheses

How to work the key stitches

Magic ring (MR): Wrap the yarn around two fingers, insert the hook, pull up a loop and chain one. Work the stated single crochets into the ring, then pull the tail to close it.

Single crochet (sc): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (two loops on the hook), yarn over and pull through both loops. The designer uses the "x shape" (yarn under) single crochet, which gives a denser fabric.

Increase (inc) and decrease (dec): An increase is two single crochets in the same stitch. For the seamless or invisible decrease, insert the hook into the front loop of the next two stitches, yarn over, pull through both front loops, then yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.

Single crochet 3 together (sc3tog): Pull up a loop in each of the next three stitches (four loops on the hook), then yarn over and pull through all four. It is used once in the nose to shape the snout.

BLO and FLO: Working into one loop leaves a visible ridge, used for the snout edge, hooves and diaper border.

Slip stitch (sl) and fasten off: Insert the hook, yarn over and pull straight through the stitch and the loop on the hook. Then cut the yarn and pull the tail through to fasten off (FO).

For a printable reference of standard terms, the Craft Yarn Council crochet abbreviations list is a handy resource.

Free Pig Amigurumi Pattern: Crocheting Pinky

Work this pig amigurumi pattern in continuous rounds unless it says to turn. Mark the first stitch of each round so the bracketed counts stay accurate.

Head

Start with nose. Use dark pink cotton yarn. See chart below.

Ch9.

Round 1 inc into 2nd ch from hook, sc1 into next 6ch, 4sc into last ch, turn and continue on the other side of 6ch, sc1 into back of each 6ch, inc into next ch [20sts]
Round 2 2inc, sc3, inc, sc3, 3inc, sc2, sc3tog, sc2, inc [25sts]
Round 3 sc1, inc, sc1, inc, sc4, inc, sc4, inc, sc1, inc, sc1, inc, sc2, dec, sc2, inc [31sts]
Round 4 sc2, inc, sc2, inc, sc5, inc, sc5, inc, sc2, inc, sc2, inc, sc6, inc [38sts]
sc1. Sl into next st. Cut yarn, leave tail for sewing.

Continue with head. Change to light pink cotton yarn.

Round 5 BLO sc around [38sts]
Round 6-7 sc around [2 rounds]
Round 8 inc, sc22, inc, sc14 [40sts]
Round 9 (sc3, inc) repeat around [50sts]
Round 10 (sc4, inc) repeat around [60sts]
Round 11 (sc5, inc) repeat around [70sts]
Round 12 (6sc, inc) 5 times, sc in remaining sts [75sts]
Round 13 (7sc, inc) 5 times, sc in remaining sts [80sts]
Round 14-17 sc around [4 rounds]
Round 18 (9sc, inc) 4 times, (8sc, dec) 4 times [80sts]
Round 19-28 sc around [10 rounds]
Round 29 (sc8, dec) repeat around [72sts]
Round 30-31 sc around [2 rounds]
Round 32 (sc7, dec) repeat around [64sts]
Round 33 sc around
Round 34 (sc6, dec) repeat around [56sts]
Round 35 (sc5, dec) repeat around [48sts]
Round 36 (sc4, dec) repeat around [40sts]
Round 37 (sc3, dec) repeat around [32sts]
Round 38 (sc2, dec) repeat around [24sts]

Stuff head firmly.

Round 39 (sc1, dec) repeat around [16sts]
Round 40 dec around [8sts] Stuff more.

Cut yarn, then close loop with tapestry needle. Hide tail inside.

Body

Start with diaper using white or light blue cotton yarn.

Round 1 6sc into MR [6sts]
Round 2 inc around [12sts]
Round 3 (sc1, inc) repeat around [18sts]
Round 4 (sc2, inc) repeat around [24sts]
Round 5 (sc3, inc) repeat around [30sts]
Round 6 sc2, inc, (sc4, inc)5 times, sc2 [36sts]
Round 7 (sc5, inc) repeat around [42sts]
Round 8 sc3, inc, (sc6, inc)5 times, sc3 [48sts]
Round 9 (sc7, inc) repeat around [54sts]
Round 10 sc4, inc, (sc8, inc)5 times, sc4 [60sts]
Round 11 (sc9, inc) repeat around [66sts]
Round 12 sc5, inc, (sc10, inc)5 times, sc5 [72sts]
Round 13-14 sc around [2 rounds]
Round 15 (sc11, inc) repeat around [78sts]
Round 16-19 sc around [4 rounds]
Round 20 sc6, inc, (sc12, inc)5 times, sc6 [84sts]
Round 21-22 sc around [2 rounds]
Round 23 (sc5, dec) repeat around [72sts]
Round 24 (sc4, dec) repeat around [60sts]

Finish with the edge of diaper:

Round 25 FLO *ch3, sk1 st, sc into 2nd st* repeat around Sl into last sc.

Cut yarn, hide tail inside of body.

Continue with chest. Change to pink yarn. Pick up next st in the back loop.

Round 25 BLO sc around [60sts]
Round 26-30 sc around [5 rounds]
Round 31 (sc3, dec) repeat around [48sts]
Round 32 sc around
Round 33 (sc2, dec) repeat around [36sts]
Round 34 sc around Cut yarn, leave long tail for sewing.

Legs (make 2)

Start with dark pink cotton yarn.

Round 1 6sc into MR [6sts]
Round 2 inc around [12sts]
Round 3 (sc1, inc) repeat around [18sts]
Round 4-5 sc around [2 rounds]

Change to light pink cotton yarn.

Round 6 BLO sc around [18sts]
Round 7-8 sc around [2 rounds]
Round 9 (sc2, inc) repeat around [24sts]
Round 10 (sc3, inc) repeat around [30sts]
Round 11-14 sc around [4 rounds]
Round 15 inc around [60sts] Sl into next st.

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Stuff.

Arms (make 2)

Start with dark pink cotton yarn.

Round 1 6sc into MR [6sts]
Round 2 inc around [12sts]
Round 3 (sc1, inc) repeat around [18sts]
Round 4-5 sc around [2 rounds] Change to light pink cotton yarn.
Round 6 BLO sc around [18sts]
Round 7-11 sc around [5 rounds] Sl into next st.

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Stuff.

Ears (make 2)

Use light pink cotton yarn.

Round 1 6sc into MR [6sts]
Round 2 (sc1, inc) repeat around [9sts]
Round 3 (sc2, inc) repeat around [12sts]
Round 4 (sc3, inc) repeat around [15sts]
Round 5 (sc4, inc) repeat around [18sts]
Round 6 (sc5, inc) repeat around [21sts]
Round 7 (sc6, inc) repeat around [24sts]
Round 8 (sc7, inc) repeat around [27sts]
Round 9 (sc8, inc) repeat around [30sts]
Round 10 (sc9, inc) repeat around [33sts]
Round 11 (sc10, inc) repeat around [36sts]
Round 12-15 sc around [4 rounds] Flatten piece, sc front and back together. [17sts]

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Do not stuff!

Tail

Use light pink cotton yarn.

Ch22, turn
Sk 1st ch,
2sc into next 10ch,
Sc1 into next 10ch,
6sc into last ch,
Sl into 1st sc of last 6sc, forming a ring.

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing.

Eyes

Use 1.5mm crochet hook with embroidery thread.

Right eye: Start with black of the eye. Use black embroidery thread.

Round 1 6sc into MR [6sts]
Round 2 inc around [12sts]
Round 3 (sc1, inc) repeat around [18sts]
Round 4 (sc2, inc) repeat around [24sts]
Round 5 (sc3, inc) repeat around [30sts]
Round 6 (sc4, inc) repeat around [36sts] Cut black yarn, leaving long tail for sewing and embroidery. Change to grey embroidery thread.
Row 7 (sc5, inc) 3 times, sc3 [24sts] Cut grey yarn, change to white embroidery thread. Pick up stitch at the beginning of previous row. At grey sts, sc into BLO!
Row 8 (sc6, inc) 3 times, sc6 [30sts]

Sl into next st. Cut white thread, leaving long tail for sewing and embroidery.

Left eye: Start with black of the eye. Use black embroidery thread.

Round 1 6sc into MR [6sts]
Round 2 inc around [12sts]
Round 3 (sc1, inc) repeat around [18sts]
Round 4 (sc2, inc) repeat around [24sts]
Round 5 (sc3, inc) repeat around [30sts]
Round 6 sc2, inc, (sc4, inc) 5 times, sc2 [36sts] Cut black yarn, leaving long tail for sewing and embroidery. Change to grey embroidery thread.
Row 7 sc3, (inc, sc5) 3 times [24sts] Cut grey yarn, change to white embroidery thread. Pick up stitch at the last increase of Round 6. At grey sts, sc into BLO!
Row 8 (sc6, inc) 3 times, sc5 [30sts] Sl into BL of next grey st. Cut white yarn, leaving long tail for sewing and embroidery.

Embroider reflection to eyes using the white yarn. Sew in all ends except the black and white long string.

Assembling Pinky the Pig

Use tapestry needle. Optional: sewing pins to hold pieces together.

Stuff body firmly. Sew head onto body.
- Attach back of the body to Round 29 of the back of the head.
- Attach front of the body to Round 18 of the front of the head.
Attach eyes.
- Right eye: Start with the white, begin attaching right eye at Round 10 inc. Attach black part with black yarn.
- Left eye: Start with the white, begin attaching left eye at Round 10, before the increase. Attach black part with black yarn.
Embroider mouth: Top of the mouth should be 8sts apart, and should go 3 rows down.
Attach ears: Ears should be facing you. Bottom of ears should be 1cm away from eyes, top should be 1.5cm away from eyes.
Attach legs:
- Legs should be 11sts apart from each other.
- Start in the middle, sew FLO of legs.
- When you have 10sts to go, stuff legs with stuffing.
Attach arms:
- Top starts at Round 33 of body, bottom is at Round 27 of body.
- When you have 10sts to go, stuff arms with stuffing.
Attach tail: Start at the bottom of the ring of the tail, attach to Round 18 of diaper. The top of the ring should be at Round 20. Weave in all ends.

Tips for a Neat Finish

Clean color changes

For the cleanest line, switch colors on the last yarn over of the stitch before the new color: work until two loops remain, then pull the new color through. Knot the tails loosely inside and weave them in later.

Stuffing evenly

Add fiberfill in small tufts rather than one big lump, and shape the head with your fingers as you go. The head is large (80 stitches at its widest), so it needs firm stuffing to keep a smooth, round shape. Stuff limbs firmly at the hoof and a little less toward the opening so they sit nicely against the body.

Attaching parts symmetrically

Pin every part before sewing and check the round numbers in the pig amigurumi pattern. Look at Pinky from the front, side and above first. Whip stitch through the outer loops of each part for an almost invisible seam.

Crocheted eyes vs safety eyes for babies

We like this pig amigurumi pattern for baby gifts because the eyes are crocheted, with no plastic parts. If you are tempted to swap in safety eyes, remember that small hard pieces can become a choking hazard for babies and toddlers. For a gift to a child under three, stick with crocheted or embroidered eyes and sew every piece on very securely.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Stuffing shows through the fabric: your tension is loose. Go down a hook size, or try the yarn-under single crochet the designer uses.
Stitch count is off: recount the previous round and check your stitch marker. In repeat rounds such as "(sc5, inc) repeat around", every repeat adds exactly one stitch.
The snout looks twisted: make sure you work Round 1 into the back of the foundation chain on the second side, and keep the chain untwisted.
Diaper frill curls: work the ch3 loops loosely and block the edge lightly with steam (hold the iron above the yarn, never on it).
Eyes look too big: you are probably using regular yarn instead of embroidery thread. Use the 1.5 mm hook and thin thread as written.

Variations to Make Your Pig Unique

Once you finish the original, this pig amigurumi pattern is easy to personalize without changing any stitch counts:

Swap the diaper color for mint, lemon or lilac to match a nursery theme.
Embroider a name or initial on the diaper with backstitch.
Crochet in a heavier cotton with a bigger hook for a larger pig (the finished size will change, so keep the eyes proportionate).

If you love animal patterns, our guide What Is Amigurumi? explains the craft's Japanese roots, and the Wikipedia entry on amigurumi is a good short overview. You can also try our free ox amigurumi pattern next.

Caring for Your Crochet Pig

Spot clean small marks with a damp cloth and mild soap. For a deeper clean, hand wash in lukewarm water, press out the water in a towel (never wring), reshape and let her air dry away from direct sun. Avoid the tumble dryer, which can felt fibers and shift stuffing.

Read our full amigurumi care guide for more detail.

Don't Have Time to Crochet? Order the Finished Pig Amigurumi

Love the pig amigurumi pattern but short on time? Our small team at GauHandmade in Vietnam crochets Pinky by hand, ready to gift. This handmade pig is listed in our stuffed crochet collection for $44.50.

We ship worldwide: about 7-15 days to the USA and 10-20 days to the UK, Europe, Canada and Australia (calendar days; holidays such as Christmas and Tet can add delays). Payment is through PayPal, which also accepts major cards.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Pig Amigurumi Pattern

Is this pig amigurumi pattern really free?

Yes. The full written pattern for Pinky the Little Pig is on this page at no cost. All design credit goes to Crossmanknits.

How big is Pinky the pig?

Made with the yarn and hooks listed in the pig amigurumi pattern, she measures 18 cm long and 15 cm wide including her ears.

Can a beginner follow this pig amigurumi pattern?

A beginner who already knows the magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases can make Pinky. The oval snout and thread eyes take a little more care, so go slowly and count each round.

Is the crochet pig safe for a baby?

The eyes are crocheted, not plastic, which makes Pinky a better choice for little ones. Sew all parts on securely, check seams regularly and always supervise young children with soft toys.

What yarn can I use instead of Scheepjes Catona?

Any smooth mercerized or combed cotton of a similar weight works. Check that your hook makes tight fabric so the stuffing does not show.

Can I buy a finished Pinky instead of making one?

Yes. You can order a handmade Pinky from our product page, or contact us at info@gauhandmade.com with any questions.

Happy crocheting! We would love to see the pig you make from this pig amigurumi pattern. Share it with us on our contact page, and when you need a ready-made gift, browse our handmade stuffed crochet toys.

Pattern source: Crossmanknits

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