Free Pig Crochet Pattern by DIY Fluffiest

There is something undeniably charming about a handmade stuffed pig. Whether you are crafting for a new baby, a child who adores farm animals, or simply treating yourself to a satisfying crochet project, a plush crocheted pig hits every mark — it is adorable, beginner-friendly, and completely customizable. This free pig crochet pattern from DIY Fluffiest walks you through every step of creating your own soft, squishy, irresistible little piggy from start to finish.

If you have been searching for a free amigurumi pig pattern that is clear, detailed, and actually fun to work through, you have landed in exactly the right place. Grab your hook, pull out that pink yarn, and let’s get started.

Why You’ll Love This Free Pig Crochet Pattern

Before we dive into the pattern itself, let’s talk about why this particular design has become a favorite among crocheters of all skill levels.

First and foremost, it is completely free. There are no hidden fees, no pattern to purchase, and no email required to unlock the instructions. Everything you need is right here on this page.

Second, this pattern uses basic crochet stitches that most beginners already know or can learn within minutes. You do not need to be an experienced crocheter to end up with a finished pig that looks polished and adorable. The construction is straightforward — you crochet each part of the pig separately and then assemble everything at the end, which means you can take breaks between pieces and pick the project back up easily.

Third, the finished pig is incredibly satisfying to hold. With the right stuffing and yarn weight, it has that soft, squishy quality that makes it perfect as a baby toy, a decorative plushie, or a heartfelt handmade gift.

Materials You’ll Need

Having everything ready before you begin will make the whole process smoother and more enjoyable. Here is what you will need to complete this free pig crochet pattern.

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in pink (main color), a small amount of dark pink or rose for the snout details, and black for the eyes. You can also use safety eyes if you prefer.

Hook: A 3.5mm or 4mm crochet hook works beautifully with worsted weight yarn. You can adjust the hook size based on your tension and the yarn brand you choose.

Safety eyes: 9mm or 12mm black safety eyes are ideal, depending on how large you want the pig’s face to appear. If you are making this toy for a baby under three years old, embroider the eyes instead for safety reasons.

Polyfill stuffing: Any brand of polyester fiberfill stuffing will work. Use enough to make the body firm but still squeezable.

Yarn needle: You will need a blunt tapestry or yarn needle for sewing the pieces together and weaving in ends.

Stitch markers: Optional but very helpful for keeping track of your rounds.

Scissors

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

This pattern is written in US crochet terminology. Here are the abbreviations you will encounter:

MR — Magic ring
ch — Chain
sl st — Slip stitch
sc — Single crochet
inc — Increase (two single crochets in the same stitch)
dec — Decrease (invisible decrease: insert hook into the front loop of the next two stitches and crochet them together)
BLO — Back loop only
FLO — Front loop only
st(s) — Stitch(es)
R — Round

Pattern Notes

Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted. Do not join or turn at the end of each round unless the pattern specifically instructs you to. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round and move it up as you go — this will save you a great deal of counting frustration.

The finished pig measures approximately 5 to 6 inches tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 4mm hook. If you use a different yarn weight or hook size, your finished size will vary.

This pattern is worked from the bottom up for the body, and each facial feature and limb is worked separately and then attached.

The Pattern

Body

Start with your main pink yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)

R2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: Sc 1, inc repeat around. (18 sts)

R4: Sc 2, inc repeat around. (24 sts)

R5: Sc 3, inc repeat around. (30 sts)

R6: Sc 4, inc repeat around. (36 sts)

R7: Sc 5, inc repeat around. (42 sts)

R8–R17: Sc in each st around. (42 sts) — This section forms the main body of the pig. Work these 10 rounds evenly.

R18: Sc 5, dec repeat around. (36 sts)

R19: Sc in each st around. (36 sts)

R20: Sc 4, dec repeat around. (30 sts)

R21: Sc in each st around. (30 sts)

R22: Sc 3, dec repeat around. (24 sts)

At this point, insert the safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, approximately 8 to 10 stitches apart. If you are embroidering the eyes, you will add them during the finishing stage.

Begin stuffing the body firmly with polyfill. Continue stuffing as you work the remaining rounds.

R23: Sc 2, dec repeat around. (18 sts)

R24: Sc 1, dec repeat around. (12 sts)

R25: Dec around. (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Use your yarn needle to close the remaining hole by weaving through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches and pulling tight. Weave in the end.

Head

R1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)

R2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: Sc 1, inc repeat around. (18 sts)

R4: Sc 2, inc repeat around. (24 sts)

R5: Sc 3, inc repeat around. (30 sts)

R6: Sc 4, inc repeat around. (36 sts)

R7: Sc 5, inc repeat around. (42 sts)

R8–R16: Sc in each st around. (42 sts)

R17: Sc 5, dec repeat around. (36 sts)

R18: Sc 4, dec repeat around. (30 sts)

R19: Sc 3, dec repeat around. (24 sts)

Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, approximately 9 stitches apart. Stuff the head firmly.

R20: Sc 2, dec repeat around. (18 sts)

R21: Sc 1, dec repeat around. (12 sts)

R22: Dec around. (6 sts)

Fasten off and close the remaining hole the same way you did with the body. Leave a long tail for attaching the head to the body later.

Snout

The snout is worked in a slightly darker pink or rose yarn to give the pig a bit of dimension and personality.

R1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)

R2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: Sc 1, inc repeat around. (18 sts)

R4: Sc in each st around through the back loop only. (18 sts)

R5: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the snout lightly — just enough to give it a slight puff. Use black yarn or embroidery thread to stitch two oval nostrils on the front of the snout before attaching it to the face.

Ears (Make Two)

R1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)

R2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: Sc 1, inc repeat around. (18 sts)

R4–R6: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)

Fold the ear flat and sc across the opening, joining the two sides together. This creates a neat, slightly cupped ear shape. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching.

Front Legs (Make Two)

R1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)

R2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

R3–R4: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)

R5: Sc 1, dec repeat around. (8 sts)

R6–R12: Sc in each st around. (8 sts)

Stuff lightly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Back Legs (Make Two)

R1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)

R2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: Sc 1, inc repeat around. (18 sts)

R4–R5: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)

R6: Sc 1, dec repeat around. (12 sts)

R7–R12: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Stuff lightly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Tail

The tail is one of the most charming details on this pig. You will crochet a simple chain and then work back along it to create a natural curl.

Chain 15. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 3 sc into each chain stitch across. The tail will naturally spiral and curl as you work. Fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching.

Assembling Your Pig

Assembly is where the magic happens, and taking your time here will make a huge difference in how polished the finished pig looks.

Start by attaching the head to the body. Position the head so the face is angled slightly forward rather than sitting completely straight on top of the body. This gives the pig a more lively, animated look. Use your yarn needle and the long tail you left on the head to sew around the base, going through both the head and the body stitches. Pull gently but firmly as you go, and make sure the attachment is secure before fastening off.

Next, attach the snout to the center of the face. Position it between rounds 10 and 14 of the head, roughly centered. Sew around the entire edge of the snout, stuffing it a little more if needed before you close the seam completely.

Attach the ears on either side of the head, positioned between rounds 3 and 7 from the top. Angle them slightly forward for a perky, cute look. You can pin them in place with a stitch marker or a straight pin before committing to the final placement.

Sew the front legs onto either side of the lower body, below where the body meets the neck. The back legs attach to the bottom sides of the body, angled outward so the pig appears to be sitting comfortably.

Finally, attach the tail to the back of the body, right at the center. It should naturally curl away from the body once fastened.

If you chose to embroider the eyes rather than use safety eyes, now is the time to add them. Use black yarn and a yarn needle to create simple oval or circular stitches in the appropriate position on the face.

Customization Ideas

One of the greatest things about this free pig crochet pattern is how easy it is to make it your own. Here are some fun ways to personalize your pig.

You can use a variegated pink yarn for a multicolored effect that gives the pig a dreamy, watercolor quality. Try a pale blush pink for a more delicate, vintage-style plushie, or go bold with a hot pink for something more playful and modern.

Adding a small bow to one ear turns this pig into an unmistakably feminine character. A tiny crocheted hat or flower crown takes it even further. For a farm-themed look, try stitching small patches of contrasting color onto the body before assembling.

If you want to make a larger pig, simply go up a yarn weight and hook size. Bulky yarn with a 6mm hook will give you a pig nearly double the size, which makes for a wonderful bolster-style cuddle toy for toddlers.

You can also create a whole family of pigs in different sizes by using different yarn weights — super bulky for mama pig, worsted for the piglets, and fingering weight for the tiniest babies.

Tips for Success

A few small adjustments can make a big difference in how your finished pig turns out.

Use a stitch marker religiously, especially if you are newer to working in continuous rounds. It is very easy to lose your place, and a miscount early in the pattern can snowball into a noticeably lopsided shape by the time you finish.

Stuff more firmly than you think you need to. Polyfill compresses over time, and a pig that feels perfectly plump when you first stuff it may end up feeling a little flat and floppy after a few months of being played with. Err on the side of stuffing it a bit too full rather than too little.

When sewing the pieces together, use the same yarn you crocheted with so the seams blend seamlessly into the surrounding stitches. Matching thread creates an invisible join that makes the finished toy look professionally made.

Block each piece lightly before assembling if you want the stitches to be especially even and defined. A simple spritz of water and a gentle reshape is all it takes with most acrylic yarns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a beginner make this pig crochet pattern? Absolutely. The stitches used throughout this pattern — single crochet, increases, and decreases — are among the most fundamental in all of crochet. If you can work in the round and do a basic increase and decrease, you have everything you need.

What yarn brand works best? Any smooth worsted weight yarn will give you clean stitch definition and make the pattern easy to follow visually. Lion Brand Pound of Love, Red Heart Soft, and Paintbox Simply DK (used at a slightly looser gauge) are all lovely options for amigurumi-style projects.

Is this pig safe for babies? If you use embroidered eyes instead of safety eyes and make sure all seams are very secure, this pig is safe for babies. For children under three, always opt for embroidered features rather than any sewn-on or attached elements that could come loose.

How long does this project take? Most crocheters with moderate experience can complete this pig in three to five hours of total work time, spread across one or two relaxed crafting sessions. The body and head are the most time-consuming parts, while the limbs and ears work up very quickly.

Can I sell items made from this pattern? Yes! Items made using this free pattern may be sold. A small credit to DIY Fluffiest is always appreciated but not required.

Final Thoughts

A handmade pig is one of those projects that never fails to make people smile. From the curly little tail to the round, squishy body and that sweet pink snout, every detail of this free pig crochet pattern is designed to result in something genuinely delightful. Whether this is the first amigurumi you have ever made or the fiftieth plushie in your collection, working through this pattern is a genuinely enjoyable experience from the first magic ring to the last sewn seam.

Share your finished pig in the comments below — we absolutely love seeing how each crocheter puts their own spin on the design. And if you found this pattern helpful, consider saving it to your Pinterest boards or sharing it with a fellow crafter who might love it just as much as you do.

Happy crocheting, and enjoy every stitch of your adorable handmade pig!