Bring smiles with this Crochet Pink Piggy Pattern full of cheerful details soft textures and a tiny handmade friend that adds fun to any space or gift.
Delightful Crochet Pink Piggy Pattern That Works for Every Season
Meet the sweetest little pink piggy that will melt your heart. This cute and cuddly friend is soft to touch and full of charm, with its round cheeks, tiny snout, and little curly tail. Made from soft yarn, it feels gentle in your hands and is just the right size to hug or carry around. Its bright pink color and cheerful face make it a perfect decoration for your room, a fun toy for kids, or a lovely gift to show someone you care.
This playful piggy also wears a cute accessory, adding extra personality and style. Whether sitting on your shelf or joining your adventures, it brings joy and warmth wherever it goes. Easy to love and impossible to forget, this little piggy is a wonderful friend that brightens up any day with its sweet smile and soft, cozy feel.
Crochet Chubby Pig Wearing a Backpack Amigurumi
Materials Needed
- Lan Mil cotton yarn (50g each): Yellow (skin), Light Purple (skin), Dark Purple (bag), Pink (nose)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors, yarn needle, stitch markers
- Stuffing fiberfill
- 6mm safety eyes
- Sewing needle and thread
- Glue (optional for attaching accessories)
Pattern Instructions
Body (Yellow and Purple Yarn)
Note: Start with yellow yarn for the body base.
- Round 1: Create a magic circle, crochet 6 sc inside, pull tight and join with a sl st.
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12 sc).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18 sc).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24 sc).
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30 sc).
- Round 6: 4 sc, inc around (36 sc).
- Round 7: 5 sc, inc around (42 sc).
- Round 8: 6 sc, inc around (48 sc).
- Rounds 9–14: Crochet 48 sc evenly, no increases or decreases in each round. Fasten off yellow yarn after Round 14.
Change to dark purple yarn for rounds 15–21: Crochet 48 sc each round without increasing or decreasing.
Round 22: 6 sc, dec around (42 sc).
Round 23: 5 sc, dec around (36 sc).
Round 24: 4 sc, dec around (30 sc).
Round 25: 3 sc, dec around (24 sc).
Round 26: 2 sc, dec around (18 sc). Stuff firmly before closing.
Round 27: 1 sc, dec around (12 sc).
Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing. Sew opening closed using yarn needle.
Skirt Collar (Light Purple Yarn)
- Crochet 48 sc evenly round 1.
- Round 2: Crochet 17 sc, 8 hdc, 1 sc, 8 hdc, 14 sc around.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Arms (Light Purple Yarn)
- Round 1: Magic circle, 5 sc into ring.
- Round 2: Increase to 7 sc (inc spaced evenly).
- Round 3: Crochet 7 sc evenly.
- Fasten off leaving long tail, sew arms to sides.
Legs (Light Purple Yarn)
- Round 1: Magic circle, 6 sc into ring.
- Round 2: Increase evenly to 9 sc.
- Rounds 3–4: Crochet 9 sc evenly.
- Fasten off leaving long tail, sew legs to body.
Ears (Light Purple Yarn)
- Use yarn tail to sew ears symmetrically near Rounds 6 and 7 of the body.
Nose (Pink Yarn)
- Chain 3.
- Crochet 3 sc into chain.
- Increase stitches at sides for shape as per tutorial.
- Sew nose onto the center front of the face. Add embroidered nostrils with darker pink yarn.
Hat (Yellow Yarn)
- Round 1: Magic circle, 6 sc into ring.
- Round 2: Inc in every stitch (12 sc).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18 sc).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24 sc).
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30 sc).
- Round 6: 4 sc, inc around (36 sc).
- Round 7: Crochet 36 sc evenly.
- Round 8: Work half double crochets and sc as detailed for texture.
- Fasten off, sew hat on pig with glue or stitching.
Backpack Bag (Dark Purple Yarn)
- Chain 7, turn.
- Row 1: Start from 2nd ch, 5 sc across.
- Row 2–14: Crochet 14 sc each row without increases or decreases.
- Fasten off, sew sides to form bag.
- Crochet 50 ch for straps, sew ends onto bag.
- Attach backpack to pig’s back with sewing or glue.
Assembly Instructions
- Attach eyes between rounds 11 and 12, spaced six stitches apart.
- Sew ears near rounds 6–7.
- Attach arms down sides, legs at base of body.
- Sew or glue the nose and mouth in place.
- Position and fix backpack and hat on the pig’s back and head.
- Embroider facial details for personality.
Special Features
- Color changes within rounds for shading effect
- Variation in stitch types for texture (sc, hdc)
- Integration of multiple parts for a 3D effect including backpack and hat
- Fully stuffed to create chubby, tactile form
Difficulty Level
Intermediate — requires knowledge of increases, decreases, working in rounds, and assembly of multiple parts.
Tutor’s Suggestions
- Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds and stitch counts.
- Keep tension even to maintain correct shaping.
- Use safety eyes or secure sewn-on eyes for children’s toys.
- Customize colors or accessories for personal flair.
Tip
When joining parts together, sew firmly and weave in ends carefully to ensure durability, especially for items handled frequently like toys or keychains.
Conclusion
Creating this cute chubby pig with backpack is a rewarding and enjoyable project that sharpens crochet shaping and assembly skills. The finished amigurumi is perfect as a gift or a whimsical handmade décor.
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