If you’ve been looking for a cute and beginner-friendly amigurumi pig pattern that you can whip up in no time, you’re in the right place. This little piggy isn’t just adorable — it’s quick. In fact, you can make it in one hour or less from start to finish. Whether you need a last-minute handmade gift, something fun for a craft fair, or a project to keep your hands busy while binge-watching your favorite show, this pattern is the perfect pick.
With soft, squishy super bulky yarn like Bernat Blanket Yarn or Sweet Snuggles Lite, you’ll create a plush pig that’s irresistibly huggable. And because this free pig crochet pattern uses only basic stitches, it’s perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters who want a fast, satisfying make.
This amigurumi pig pattern is part of my growing collection of cute animal crochet patterns that are designed to bring joy to every maker. I’ll walk you step-by-step through the process — from gathering your materials to adding those sweet little details that make your pig come to life.
Why You’ll Love This One-Hour Pig Crochet Pattern
This isn’t just any farm animal plush. Here’s why makers everywhere are falling in love with this project:
- It’s fast – You can make the whole thing in under an hour, even if you’re a beginner.
- It’s easy – Uses only basic stitches like single crochet, half double crochet, and a simple bobble.
- It’s customizable – Change the color, size, or details to make a pig that’s uniquely yours.
- It’s perfect for gifting – Baby showers, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter baskets, or “just because.”
- It’s market-ready – Craft fair shoppers love small, affordable plushies.
Materials You’ll Need
For best results, I recommend using super bulky chenille yarn for softness and speed. The yarn thickness is key to finishing quickly.
- 1 skein Super Bulky Yarn (pigs pictured were made using Bernat Blanket Yarn in Fuchsia and Pink Dust, and Sweet Snuggles Lite in Carmine Rose)
- 1 ft black worsted weight yarn (for eyebrows)
- 1 ft white worsted weight yarn (for eye accents)
- 16mm safety eyes (or embroidered eyes for baby-safe option)
- Polyfil stuffing
- 1 yarn needle
- 8mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations
- mc – magic circle
- ch – chain
- dc - double crochet
- tc - triple crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- sts – stitches
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- (#) at end of each round represents how many stitches should be in that round
- bobble stitch: see video tutorial
Pig Crochet Pattern
BODY & FEET
Using super bulky yarn and 8mm crochet hook
- Round 1: mc with 6 sc (6)
- Round 2: inc in every st around (12)
- Round 3: inc in every st around (24)
- Round 4-5: sc in every st around (24)
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Round 6: sc in 3, BOBBLE (w/5 loops on hook), sc in 4, BOBBLE (w/5 loops on hook), sc in 15 (24)
- snap eyes in between rounds 2-3 with 1 st showing in between
- stuff with polyfil as you go!
- Rounds 7-9: sc in every st around (24)
- Round 10: sc in 4, BOBBLE (w/5 loops on hook), sc in 4, BOBBLE (w/5 loops on hook), sc in 14 (24)
- Round 11: sc in every st around (24)
- Round 12: [dec, sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (18)
- Round 13: [dec, sc in next st] repeat around (12)
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Round 14: dec around (6)
- cut a 12" tail, use needle to sew hole closed and tuck into body.
EARS
Using super bulky yarn and 8mm crochet hook
- Insert your hook between rounds 5-6 on the right side of the pig (about 5 sts above the front bobble stitch leg).
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RIGHT EAR: [sc, hdc, 2 tc in next st, ch 2, ss in next st]
- cut a 6" tail and weave it both ends, tuck into body
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LEFT EAR: move 2 sts to the left, insert hook into body then [ch 2, 2 tc in next st, hdc, sc]
- cut a 6" tail and weave it both ends, tuck into body
SNOUT
Using super bulky yarn and 8mm crochet hook
- Round 1: mc with 6 sc (6)
- Round 2: inc in every st around (12)
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Round 3: BLO, sc in every st around (12)
- cut a 12" tail and sew onto the body just beneath the eyes, stuff lightly with polyfil as you sew it on
TAIL
Using super bulky yarn and 8mm crochet hook
- Insert your hook on the back center of the body between rounds 12-13
- ch 3, 3 sc in first ch from hook, 3 sc in next ch, then ss into body, cut a 6" tail and tuck into the body
EYE DETAILS
White Liner
- cut 12" of white worsted weight yarn and grab needle, insert the needle into the right side of the head and come out at the top right corner of the right eye, then insert the needle into the bottom center of the eye so the yarn is hugging the right side of the eye, repeat on the left eye so the yarn is hugging the left side of the left eye
- move the end tail to the same stitch as the beginning tail where you first entered, then tie the two ends together and tuck into the head
Eye Brows
- cut 12" of black worsted weight yarn and grab needle, insert needle into the right side of the head and come out one round above the right eye, aligned with the right side of the right eye, then insert needle two stitches to the left so it makes a slight diagonal line, repeat above the left eye
- move the end tail to the same stitch as the beginning tail where you first entered, then tie the two ends together and tuck into the head
Perfect for Craft Fairs and Selling Online
If you’re a maker who sells at craft fairs, markets, or online through Etsy or Shopify, this quick pig crochet pattern is a dream project. Because it can be finished in one hour or less, you can make a large batch in just a weekend.
Shoppers love small, affordable plushies, especially ones with a farm animal theme. Pigs are a customer favorite for spring markets, county fairs, and kids’ gifts. With minimal yarn required, the cost to make each pig is low — making it easy to price them for profit while still keeping them affordable for buyers.
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About the Designer
Marcy Gardner is the crochet designer behind Simply Hooked, where she creates beginner-friendly amigurumi patterns that help makers of all skill levels create adorable, giftable plushies.
With over 13 years of crochet experience, Marcy has taught hundreds of crocheters through her patterns, kits, and online courses.
