Amigurumi Pig – Low-Sew Free Crochet Pattern

You´re looking for a quick, ridiculously adorable crochet project? My free low-sew amigurumi pig pattern is designed for seamless construction, making it perfect for beginner-to-intermediate crocheters who dislike sewing tiny parts together!

By crocheting the legs directly into the belly and joining the head seamlessly to the body, you get a sturdy, neat finished plushie in no time. Follow along step-by-step to create your very own pocket-sized plush pig.

Why You’ll Love This Low-Sew Free Amigurumi Pattern

• Minimal Sewing: The legs and head are crocheted directly into the body structure!
• Quick & Easy: Perfect for craft fairs, last-minute gifts, or stash-busting.
• Beginner-Friendly: Uses basic single crochet stitches, simple increases, and decreases.
• Customizable: Works amazingly well with plush velvet yarn, chenille, or classic worsted-weight acrylic.

Pattern Notes & Skill Level

Feature	Details
Skill Level	Easy / Beginner
Terminology	Standard US Crochet Terms
Time Required	1.5 – 2 Hours
Category	Free Amigurumi & Plushie Patterns
Execution Order: Important!	Crochet the parts in the exact order listed (Ears, Snout & Head, Legs, Belly/Body). This ensures the pieces are ready to be seamlessly joined as you work.
Finished Size	Approx. 5–6 inches (13–15 cm) using worsted-weight yarn, or larger using plush/chenille yarn.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: I used pink & brown chenille yarn for my example amigurumi pigs. But as pigs in nature come in light pink, off-white, or even black, you can use those colors for your lucky amigurumi as well. For a special twist, you can use a small amount of darker pink for the snout. This free pattern also works with medium Worsted-Weight (Category 4) yarn.
• Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (E-4) or 4.0 mm (G-6) depending on yarn weight and tension.
• Safety Eyes: 1 pair of safety eyes.
• Stuffing: Polyester Fiberfill stuffing.
• Tapestry Needle: For sewing the ears.
• Stitch Markers: Highly recommended to track continuous rounds!
• Scissors.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 single crochet in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (Invisible decrease recommended)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• FO: Fasten Off
• [ ]: Total stitch count at the end of the round

Step-by-Step Amigurumi Pig Pattern

1. Ears (Make 2)

Work in continuous spiral rounds. Do not stuff.

• Round 1: Start with a MR, work 4 sc into the ring [4]
• Round 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 2 [6]
• Round 3: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 2 [8]
• Round 4: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 2 [10]
• Round 5: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 2 [12]

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing later. Set ears aside.

2. Snout & Head

Start the head from an oval chain base.

• Chain 4
• Round 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 2 sc st, 3 sc in last ch (Yes, you crochet 3 sc in one stitch). Working along the bottom side of the chain: 1 sc, 1 inc. Join with a sl st [8]
• Round 2: (1 sc, 3 inc) x 2 [14]
• Round 3: Working in BLO: 14 sc [14]. This step will form the amigurumi pig snout
• Round 4: 1 sc in each st around [14]
• Round 5: 3 sc, 8 inc, 3 sc [22]
• Round 6: 22 sc [22]. By this step you´ll start to see how the head forms.
• Round 7: 5 sc, (2 sc, 1 inc) x 4, 5 sc [26]
• Round 8: 5 sc, (1 inc, 3 sc) x 4, 5 sc [30]
• Rounds 9–12 (4 rounds): 30 sc [30]
• Round 13: 6 sc, (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6, 6 sc [24]
• Round 14: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 4 [20]

Eye Placement & Stuffing: Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, spaced approximately 7 stitches apart. Decide how far or how high you want the eyes to sit. Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.

FO and set aside.

3. Legs (Make 4)

Work in continuous spiral rounds.

• Round 1: Start with a MR, work 6 sc into the ring [6]
• Round 2: 1 inc in each st around [12]
• Round 3: Working in BLO: 12 sc [12]
• Rounds 4–7 (4 rounds): 12 sc [12]

FO. Stuff the legs lightly. Don’t stuff them too much yet; you can do it at the end. Set them aside.

4. Belly

• Round 1: Start with a MR, work 6 sc into the ring [6]
• Round 2: 1 inc in each st around [12]
• Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 [18]
• Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 [24]
• Round 5: (3sc, 1inc) x 6 [30]

Do NOT Fasten Off. Now join the legs to the belly.

Joining the Legs with the Belly

Joining Round:

To join the amigurumi pig legs, crochet through both the belly stitches and leg stitches simultaneously:

• Leg 1: Work 4 sc through the 1st leg and belly simultaneously.
• Space between two legs: Work 2 sc on belly only.
• Leg 2: Work 4 sc through the 2nd leg and belly.
• Space between the next two legs: Work 2 sc on belly only.
• Leg 3: Work 4 sc through the 3rd leg and belly.
• Space between the next two legs: Work 2 sc on belly only.
• Leg 4: Work 4 sc through the 4th leg and belly.
• Finish round by crocheting around the remaining 8 stitches [46 sts total around outer perimeter].

5. Body & Head Attachment for the Amigurumi Pig

• Round 1: 1 sc in each st around [46]
• Round 2: 34 sc around the body. Now join the head: Place the head against the body and work 8 sc through both body and head stitches simultaneously [46]
• Round 3: 1 sc in each st around [46]
• Round 4 (Neckline Decreases): 1 sc in each st around until reaching the neck/head join section; work (2 sc, 1 dec) x 4 over the neck stitches to shape the neck [42]
• Round 5: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6, [36]
• Round 6: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6, [30]. You can attach the tail of your amigurumi pig in two ways. Either chain 10 at the center of the back (see picture below) and crochet 9 sc back (this will automatically curl the tail), or follow the instructions in the next paragraph.
• Round 7: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 [24]

Stuffing: Stuff the body firmly now, ensuring the neck area is packed securely to support the head.

• Round 8: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 [18]
• Round 9: 6 dec [12]
• Round 10: dec around

FO, leave a short tail, weave through the front loops of the remaining stitches, pull tight to close, and weave in ends.

6. Finishing Touches: Ears & Tail

Sewing the Ears:

• Flatten ears and sew them between Rounds 11 and 12 on top of the head, tilted slightly forward.

Curly Pig Tail:

1. Attach yarn to the center back of the body above the legs.
2. Chain 10.
3. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: Work 2 sc into each chain stitch back to the body. (This causes the chain to curl automatically!)
4. Sl st to the body, FO, and weave in loose ends.

Amigurumi Tips for Success

1. Use an Invisible Decrease: For a smooth, gap-free look, always make invisible decreases on amigurumi rounds (insert the hook into the front loops of the next two stitches only).
2. Tight Tension: Keep your tension firm so stuffing doesn’t show through the stitches.
3. Plush Option: If using plush velvet yarn, switch to a larger hook (around 4.5mm-5.0mm) and 12mm safety eyes.

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