Free Amigurumi Plush Pig Pattern with Floral Cardigan | Crochet

There is something undeniably charming about a soft, squishy pig sitting on a shelf with a tiny cardigan covered in flowers. Amigurumi pigs are already among the most beloved figures in the crochet world, but dressing one in a delicate floral cardigan takes the cuteness to a completely different level. Whether you are new to amigurumi or a seasoned crafter looking for your next project, this free pattern is designed to walk you through every step with clarity and confidence.

This pattern creates a plush, roundly proportioned pig with a chubby body, floppy ears, a curly tail, a snout with defined nostrils, and a removable floral cardigan that adds a whimsical, storybook quality to the finished piece. The pig stands approximately six to seven inches tall, making it the perfect size for display, gifting, or adding to a collection of handmade plushies.

Let’s dive into everything you need to know.

Materials You Will Need

Before you cast on your first magic ring, gather your supplies. Having everything ready before you start will make the process smoother and more enjoyable.

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (size 4) works beautifully for this pattern. You will need approximately 150 yards of light pink for the pig’s body, 20 yards of white or cream for accent details on the snout, and approximately 80 yards of sage green for the cardigan base. For the floral embroidery or surface details on the cardigan, pick up small amounts in soft yellow, dusty rose, lilac, and cream. Feel free to substitute any palette that suits your aesthetic — a pastel blue pig in a terracotta cardigan is just as charming.

Hook: A 3.5mm (US E/4) crochet hook is recommended for a tight, even tension that prevents stuffing from showing through. If you tend to crochet loosely, size down to a 3.25mm hook.

Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill. Use a generous amount — the plush, pillow-like quality of the finished pig depends on it.

Safety eyes: Two 10mm or 12mm black safety eyes. If you are making this for a child under three years old, embroider the eyes with black yarn instead.

Other notions: A yarn needle for sewing pieces together and weaving in ends, stitch markers, scissors, and a small piece of pink felt or yarn scraps for the inner ear detail if desired.

Abbreviations and Stitches Used

This pattern uses US crochet terminology throughout.

MR — Magic ring
ch — Chain
sl st — Slip stitch
sc — Single crochet
hdc — Half double crochet
dc — Double crochet
inc — Increase (two single crochets in the same stitch)
dec — Invisible decrease (insert hook through front loops of two consecutive stitches, yarn over, pull through both, yarn over, pull through remaining loops)
BLO — Back loop only
FLO — Front loop only
st/sts — Stitch/stitches
rnd — Round

All rounds are worked in a continuous spiral unless otherwise noted. Use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round.

Pattern Notes

Read through the entire pattern before beginning. The pig is assembled from individual pieces, so you will crochet the body, head, ears, snout, legs, tail, and cardigan separately before sewing them together at the end.

The head and body are crocheted as two separate pieces and then joined. The legs are four identical pieces stuffed lightly so they have a gentle squish without being too stiff. The ears are worked flat and folded slightly before attaching.

The cardigan is worked flat in rows (not in the round) and then seamed at the sides, leaving armholes open. Floral details are added last using surface slip stitches, chain loops, or simple embroidery depending on your preference and skill level.

The Pig Body

Make 1 in light pink.

Rnd 1: Start with a MR, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc repeat around. (30 sts)
Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc repeat around. (36 sts)
Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc repeat around. (42 sts)
Rnds 8–16: Sc in each st around. (42 sts, 9 rounds even)
Rnd 17: Sc 5, dec repeat around. (36 sts)
Rnd 18: Sc 4, dec repeat around. (30 sts)
Rnd 19: Sc 3, dec repeat around. (24 sts)

Begin stuffing firmly. Continue stuffing as you close.

Rnd 20: Sc 2, dec repeat around. (18 sts)
Rnd 21: Sc 1, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
Rnd 22: Dec around. (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to close the remaining hole. Pull the tail through the front loops of the remaining stitches and cinch closed. Weave in the end.

The Pig Head

Make 1 in light pink.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc repeat. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc repeat. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc repeat. (30 sts)
Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc repeat. (36 sts)
Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc repeat. (42 sts)
Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc repeat. (48 sts)
Rnds 9–17: Sc in each st around. (48 sts, 9 rounds even)
Rnd 18: Sc 6, dec repeat. (42 sts)
Rnd 19: Sc 5, dec repeat. (36 sts)
Rnd 20: Sc 4, dec repeat. (30 sts)

Attach safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, approximately 10 stitches apart. Begin stuffing firmly.

Rnd 21: Sc 3, dec repeat. (24 sts)
Rnd 22: Sc 2, dec repeat. (18 sts)
Rnd 23: Sc 1, dec repeat. (12 sts)
Rnd 24: Dec around. (6 sts)

Fasten off and close as with the body. Set aside.

The Snout

Make 1 in light pink or a slightly darker pink.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc repeat. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: Sc in BLO in each st around. (18 sts)
Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly before attaching. Embroider two small oval nostrils using dark pink or brown yarn. Place the snout centered on the face and sew it on securely.

The Ears

Make 2 in light pink.

Row 1: Ch 6, sc in second ch from hook and each ch across. (5 sts) Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, inc, sc 3, inc. (7 sts) Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. (7 sts) Turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, inc, sc 5, inc. (9 sts) Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across. (9 sts) Turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, inc, sc 7, inc. (11 sts) Turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across. (11 sts) Turn.

Do not fasten off. Work a sc border around the entire ear piece. Fold the bottom edge slightly before pinning to the head. Sew in place with the wider end facing down, positioned on either side of the top of the head. If desired, cut two small ovals from pink felt and glue or sew them onto the inner ear for definition.

The Legs

Make 4 in light pink.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc in BLO in each st around. (12 sts) — This creates a defined “hoof” edge.
Rnds 4–10: Sc in each st around. (12 sts, 7 rounds even)

Fasten off, leaving a long sewing tail. Stuff lightly. The legs should be soft and slightly floppy. Sew two legs to the lower front of the body and two to the lower back, evenly spaced.

The Tail

Make 1 in light pink.

Ch 10, then work 3 sc in each chain back to the beginning. This creates a natural curling spiral. Fasten off and sew to the back of the body just above the lower center.

Assembly

Start by sewing the head to the body. Position the head so the snout faces forward and the seam is at the back. Use your yarn needle and the long tails from either piece to whipstitch the pieces together, adding a final pinch of stuffing into the neck area if you want extra fullness. Go around twice for security.

Next, attach the snout to the center-front of the face. Then sew on the ears, checking in a mirror or against a reference image to make sure they are evenly placed. Sew on the legs and finish with the curly tail at the back. Weave in any remaining ends.

The Floral Cardigan

This is where the magic happens. The cardigan transforms your sweet pig into a full character — a cottagecore heroine, a spring garden visitor, or a cozy afternoon companion.

Body of the Cardigan:

The cardigan is worked flat, bottom to top, then seamed at the sides.

With sage green yarn and a 3.5mm hook:

Ch 38.

Row 1: Hdc in third ch from hook and across. (36 hdc) Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st across. (36 hdc) Turn.
Rows 3–12: Repeat row 2. (36 hdc per row, 10 more rows)

After row 12, you will divide for the armholes.

Dividing for Armholes:

Row 13: Ch 2, hdc across 8 sts (right front panel). Turn, leaving remaining sts unworked.
Rows 14–18: Ch 2, hdc across 8 sts. Fasten off.

Rejoin yarn to the next stitch after the right front panel.

Row 13: Hdc across 20 sts (back panel). Turn.
Rows 14–18: Ch 2, hdc across. Fasten off.

Rejoin yarn for the final 8 sts.

Row 13: Ch 2, hdc across 8 sts (left front panel). Turn.
Rows 14–18: Ch 2, hdc across. Fasten off.

Fold the cardigan in half with right sides facing. Sew the side seams from the bottom up to just below the armhole divide. Turn right side out.

Adding the Floral Details:

This is the most creative step in the entire project, and you have a lot of flexibility here. Below are three methods for adding flowers, ranging from the simplest to the most elaborate. You can combine all three for a layered botanical effect.

Method 1 — Chain Loop Flowers: Using dusty rose or lilac yarn, bring your needle up through the cardigan fabric at the center of where you want a flower. Insert the needle back in at the same point, and back up about two stitches away, catching the chain loop you’ve created. Repeat 4–5 times around the center point to create a five- or six-petal flower. Finish with a small French knot in yellow at the center.

Method 2 — Surface Slip Stitch Stems: With a crochet hook and green yarn, draw up a loop on the surface of the cardigan. Work a line of slip stitches to create winding stems. Branch off with tiny chain loops to suggest leaves or buds.

Method 3 — Lazy Daisy Embroidery: Thread a tapestry needle with cream or white yarn. Bring the needle up, form a loop, bring the needle back down at the same point, and bring it up just outside the loop to anchor it. This classic embroidery stitch creates soft, organic petals that look beautiful on the woven hdc fabric.

Scatter your flowers across the back panel and lower portions of the front panels. Try to keep the shoulder area relatively clear so the flowers frame the pig’s body when the cardigan is worn. A few flowers peeking up near the collar adds a final lovely touch.

Finishing the Cardigan:

Work a single crochet border all the way around the outer edge of the cardigan, including up both front panels, across the back neckline, and around each armhole. This gives the piece a polished, finished look and keeps the edges from curling.

Add two or three small button-loop closures along the front by working a chain-3 or chain-4 loop on one front panel and sewing a small button (or a bead, or a crocheted flower center) to the opposite panel. These are decorative — the cardigan will stay on the pig without fastening.

Dress your pig by sliding the cardigan over the body and positioning the armholes around where the front legs sit.

Tips for Best Results

Tension matters more in amigurumi than in almost any other crochet project. If your stitches are too loose, the white fiberfill will peek through the fabric and the overall look will feel sloppy. If you are struggling with tension, try dropping down half a hook size and see if your fabric tightens up.

When stuffing, resist the urge to under-stuff. A firmly stuffed amigurumi holds its shape over time and photographs beautifully. A lightly stuffed one tends to flatten and lose its round, appealing silhouette.

For the cardigan flowers, less is sometimes more, but more is almost always more charming. Trust your instincts and let the embellishment feel playful rather than calculated. No two handmade cardigans will ever be identical, and that is entirely the point.

If you want to make this pig a gift for a child, replace the safety eyes with embroidered eyes before stuffing, choose washable yarn, and skip the buttons entirely on the cardigan for safety reasons.

Blocking the finished cardigan lightly before adding it to the pig will give the fabric a smoother, more even drape. You can do this by misting it with water and pinning it flat for a few hours.

Gifting and Display Ideas

A pig in a floral cardigan is one of those handmade gifts that people genuinely treasure. Nestle it into a small basket with tissue paper for a baby shower gift. Tuck it into a gift bag with a handwritten tag for a birthday. Place it on a bookshelf between a stack of well-loved novels